General Naval News

[Ananda]

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02VzKLDR4Am3KAZvuwccLTVmVxTJkDE8w8zfEb3fbkMGAxTPuRVFdnNGKJMhvKYaEfl&id=100064569764497

Thailand Type 071 left Hundong-Zhonghua shipyard in Shanghai to Thai Naval base in Chonburi Thailand. Schedule to arrive next week at 25th. USD 200mio (ship only) for that type 071, not a bad deal to get that LPD capacity on that size.

 

[Redlands18]

Norway – Defense Articles and Services Related to the MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopters | Defense Security Cooperation Agency (dsca.mil)
Norway has been cleared to buy 6 MH-60R Seahawk helicopters and associated equipment, est cost $1B. Norway is another dissatisfied NH-90 customer.

 

[FormerDirtDart]

This could obviously go on the Marine Nationale thread but works here as well.
Xavier's twitter thread of his adventure is some 20-plus tweets long. So best viewed there .. lol

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1652350210046062592

 

[Ananda]

Few days old, video from Thai Navy official channel. The type 71 LPD (HTMS Chang) enter Thai Naval Base in Chanburi. Being greet by flotila of Thai Navy vessels including their Spanish build carrier and Singapore build LST.

 

[CJohn]

IMDEX Asia 2023, Rafael highlights for the first time the IRON BEAM laser system for naval application and unveiled the new C-DOME Mission Module.

 

[Sandhi Yudha]

So it seems that Romania plans to/has ordered two Scorpène submarines (and 54 Abrams M1A2 MBTs). The two submarines will cost €2 billion and amd additional one billion is for the MBTs.
(Correct me of im wrong, i don't understand the language)

România va plăti 3 miliarde euro pentru achiziția a două submarine Scorpene și 54 de tancuri Abrams - Main News

Comisiile de apărare din Senat și Camera Deputaților au aprobat, în unanimitate, demararea negocierilor de către Ministerul Apărării în vederea achiziției a două submarine Scorpene și 54 de tancuri Abrams. De asemenea, parlamentarii au dat undă verde pentru alte trei programe de înzestrare, care...

mainnews.ro

 

[swerve]

Buying 48 NSM "rockets anti-ship of type NSM" is mentioned ("achiziția a 48 de rachete anti-navă de tip NSM"), plus two ship sets of launchers, CMS, 3D radar, IFF, for 375 mn euros. Requires final parliamentary approval (aprobarea).

I remember visiting Romania & finding that I could understand some written Romanian (from school French & Spanish, plus knowing some Portuguese & Italian from visiting Italy, Portugal & Brazil). Couldn't speak any or understand what people were saying to save my life, though.

 

[Sandhi Yudha]

After much delay the Armed Forces of Ukraine commissioned the final Project 58155 Gyurza-M (Viper) class gunboat named "Bucha" on 26 mei 2023. The Gyurza-M type patrolboat displaces 54 tons and measures 23,0×4,8×1,0 meters. Powered by two diesels, it can reach a speed of 25 knots.

Ukraine commissions Gyurza-M-class Gunboat 'Bucha' - Naval News

On May 26, 2023, the Armed Forces of Ukraine commissioned the final Project 58155 Gyurza-M (Viper) class gunboat named "Bucha".

www.navalnews.com

The Malaysian coast guard has detained a Chinese bulk cargo ship carrying unexploded shells that may have been looted from United Kingdom Royal Navy World War II wrecks HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse. Big chance that similar chinese vessels stole the wreckages from the Netherlands navy which sunk during the Slag om de Javazee.

Authorities Detain Chinese Ship Suspected of Salvaging U.K. WWII Wrecks - USNI News

The Malaysian coast guard detained a Chinese bulk cargo ship carrying unexploded shells that may have been looted from United Kingdom Royal Navy World War II wrecks HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse, which were both sunk by torpedoes days after the attack on Pearl Harbor. The Malaysian...

news.usni.org

 

[Ananda]

Xavier Video on MADEX 2023, but I posted here, as this is on IAI booth there. No info it will be choosen by ROKN, thus decided more on this thread. As this is showcases on what IAI already prepare to be marketed toward exports.

Interesting concept by IAI on loitering munition base on land base Harpy and Harop. However as Ukrainian War progressing, I do see loitering munition have difficulties to work as being promise facing strong EW opponents.

However considering not all potential adversaries can provide EW environment as Russian do, then it is very interesting concept for those Navy facing mostly subversive actions in their EEZ.

IAI concept on underwater drones for me is potentially more problematic for opponents then their loitering munition.

 

[ngatimozart]

Xavier Video on MADEX 2023, but I posted here, as this is on IAI booth there. No info it will be choosen by ROKN, thus decided more on this thread. As this is showcases on what IAI already prepare to be marketed toward exports.

Interesting concept by IAI on loitering munition base on land base Harpy and Harop. However as Ukrainian War progressing, I do see loitering munition have difficulties to work as being promise facing strong EW opponents.

However considering not all potential adversaries can provide EW environment as Russian do, then it is very interesting concept for those Navy facing mostly subversive actions in their EEZ.

IAI concept on underwater drones for me is potentially more problematic for opponents then their loitering munition.

Yes it looks quite interesting and dangerous.

 

[Sandhi Yudha]

A contract has been signed to refit and modernize the Nigerian Navy's flagship, MEKO 360-class frigate "NNS Aradu F89", which was built by the German Blohm & Voss Shipyard and commissioned in 1982. The contract also includes delivery of a new 57-meter Tuzla-class patrol boat. Until now the Tuzla Class patrol boats are only in use by Turkiye and Turkmenistan.

Turkish Shipyard Dearsan to Modernize Nigerian Navy's flagship - Naval News

Dearsan shipyard has announced a new contract to refit and modernize the Nigerian Navy's flagship, MEKO 360-class frigate "NNS ARADU".

www.navalnews.com

 

[Ananda]

Xavier Video in Le Bourget on Nexter/KNDS - Thales new option for RAPIDfire 40mm turret with quadruple LMM missile system.

Put it here and not in Marine National thread as seems KNDS aim this for export customer. Especially those with FAC or OPV.

 

[Ananda]

Babcock showcases Arrowhead 140 Multi-Role Naval Platform concept with view to Type 32 frigate competition | Navy Lookout

www.navylookout.com

I put it in here, and not RN thread as it is still not official Type 32, but more on Babcock offer on Type 32 concept. Also Babcock and PAL in Indonesia now also working with strech 2m from standard Arrowhead 140/Type 31 hull, which it could be this is base also on similar design with this Babcock Type 32 concept.

Babcock call the concept as Adaptable Strike Frigate (ASF), which shown B possition will be use by VLS and not another gun. Also strech in middle section to enlarge multiporpose area. I suspect that strech middle area can also use for more VLS, in case customers preference on that area.

 

[ngatimozart]

Babcock showcases Arrowhead 140 Multi-Role Naval Platform concept with view to Type 32 frigate competition | Navy Lookout

www.navylookout.com

I put it in here, and not RN thread as it is still not official Type 32, but more on Babcock offer on Type 32 concept. Also Babcock and PAL in Indonesia now also working with strech 2m from standard Arrowhead 140/Type 31 hull, which it could be this is base also on similar design with this Babcock Type 32 concept.

Babcock call the concept as Adaptable Strike Frigate (ASF), which shown B possition will be use by VLS and not another gun. Also strech in middle section to enlarge multiporpose area. I suspect that strech middle area can also use for more VLS, in case customers preference on that area.

If I was going to put a plug in it, I would make it longer and that would allow for a further 16 Mk-41 VLS cells abaft the bridge that wouldn't cause problems with the topside mission bays. Also if i was the RN I would go with an existing modular system, such as the SH Cube, rather than spend money and time, designing and field a bespoke system that may not necessarily be viable.

Danes replacing their two Absalon Class frigates? Those ships were commissioned in 2004 and 2005, making them 19 and 18 years old respectively. They would be a good buy for a navy.

 

[swerve]

I don't think the Absalons are going anywhere for a while. They're currently scheduled to receive towed sonar arrays & some other improvements in the next couple of years. Looking at replacements is probably long-term planning.

The Danes are also reviewing their decision to dispose of their submarines without replacement (20 years ago IIRC), & considering whether to buy new subs.

The SH Cube is another Danish idea: StanFlex-type modules but standard shipping container size, & for a wider variety of purposes. I doubt it came out of the blue, but more like something SH staff & the navy had discussed for some time before SH started serious work on it. I can easily imagine cosy chats in pubs. Denmark's a small country.

Oh, & SH is looking at the RN's Maritime Modularity Concept. There's a link to the RN published paper on it on the SH website, under the Cube . . . The Cube – SH Defence

 

[Ananda]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1673611088439410692

Another Tweet that shown more pictures on Babcock Type 32 concept model. Shown B site possition now hold 16 Mk41 type VLS.

would make it longer and that would allow for a further 16 Mk-41 VLS cells abaft the bridge that wouldn't cause problems with the topside mission bays.

Yes with 16 option on VLS in B site, You can put theoritically another 48 VLS on same type. Say the front for quad pack shorter range SAM, and can put 48 option for either longer range SAM and Vertical launch SSM or even cruise missiles type.

However with modular configuration you can switch that for larger multi missions bay. Flexible choices as what Babcock advertised.

 

[Ananda]

Another Xavier Video on recently Paris Le Bourget Air Show. This time with MBDA on their Aquila Hypersonic Missile Interceptor. MBDA seems design it competable with current Sylver VLS cells. Something that they hope can be use by multiple Euro Navies.

Put it here and not in Marine National thread, as this is clearly design by MBDA for Euro Markets, and possible other export markets. Potentially those who already familiar with MBDA systems.

 

[John Fedup]

Probably not the most notable example of defence vendor consolidation but it is a red flag wrt supply chain issues. Less competition leading to higher prices is a given as well.

Pending Sale Raises Fears of Consolidation Among Submarine Suppliers

Valve company merger comes as the stressed submarine industrial base tries to increase production for the U.S. Navy and Australia.

www.defenseone.com

 

[Ananda]

Panel backs procuring Chinese sub engine

A navy panel is likely to recommend a Chinese-made engine as a substitute for a German-made one for an S26T Yuan-class submarine being assembled in China, according to a naval source.

www.bangkokpost.com

Thai Naval Panel seems accepting the changes in contract of Yuan Class Submarine derivatives for Thai Navy. Changes in diesel engine from German MTU to Chinese derivatives seems being accepted as German still did not want to give their engine for Chinese export purpose.

So it will be close to whole China use systems in Chinese build Submarine.

 

[At lakes]

New details on Poland's Miecznik class Frigates - Naval News

Poland's PGZ-MIECZNIK consortium has unveiled new details regarding the weapon and sensor systems of the three Project 106 Miecznik frigates

www.navalnews.com

Interesting write up on the Polish variant of the A140. But I do note that they state the vessel will have CAMM MR (medium range) with an expected range of 100Kms and it can if required be fitted with the CAMM ER (extended range) with an expected range of 45kms.
I take it that is a printing error or am I missing something.