Sunday, 21 August 2022

German navy corvette calls in at Rīga port

Alan Howell


German navy corvette calls in at Rīga port / Article

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Authors: Rus.lsm.lv (Rus.LSM.lv)

 


The Braunschweig, a corvette of the German navy is making a stopover in Rīga this weekend, reports LSM's Russian language service.

The ship is participating in the "Baltic Guard" training drills in the Baltic Sea.

“Life on a ship is exciting, it's a way of life. Crew members see life on the ship not as work, but as life. (…) We can be at sea for 7 days without resupply. Fully supplied, up to 14 and even up to 20 days. We spend up to 170 days aboard during the year. This is the ordinary life of a sailor. (...) There are 65 sailors on board, this is the maximum. We have 7 women, including 2 commanding officers, ” said Thomas Seifert, Lieutenant Commander of the Braunschweig.

“We are very pleased that today and tomorrow you have the opportunity to see the Braunschweig, one of the most modern ships in the German Navy. (...) In general, the German fleet has significantly intensified its activities since February 24 in the Baltic Sea. (…) This is a common mission, within the framework of working with NATO partners,” said German Ambassador to Latvia Christian Heldt.



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Thursday, 18 August 2022

AG600 full state new configuration amphibious fire extinguisher

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The new "Kunlong" is here! Directly on the successful first flight of the new configuration AG600 Live video release! 20220531 | 军迷天下 - YouTube

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Type 075 amphibious assault ship No. 3 returns to Shanghai and is expected to enter service within the year

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Wednesday, 17 August 2022

BAE Systems receives $88 million contract for ACV-30 test vehicles

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BAE Systems’ Amphibious Combat Vehicle Weapons Variant approaching shore from the ocean.


The U.S. Marine Corps has awarded BAE Systems a $88 million contract to build multiple ACV-30 Production Representative Test Vehicles (PRTVs). Once delivered, the PRTVs will undergo a period of testing prior to a full-rate production decision.

The ACV-30 mounts a stabilized, medium caliber Remote Turret System manufactured by KONGSBERG. The 30mm RT-20 is a remotely controlled and operated weapons system that enhances crew protection. The remote turret eliminates the space requirement of legacy lethality systems. It provides more space to transport troops or mission essential equipment, and reduces weight for better mobility.

“We are committed to equipping the Marine Corps with the best technology available to provide them with a decisive edge,” said John Swift, vice president of amphibious programs at BAE Systems. “We have carefully chosen proven industry partners who are equally committed to ensuring Marines have the capabilities to dominate on the battlefield. 

The ACV represents the optimum balance of sea/land mobility and survivability, with future growth potential. The ACV was born out of a combination of BAE Systems’ amphibious vehicles legacy and Iveco Defence Vehicles’ long history of producing more than 30,000 multi-purpose armored vehicles.

“The unmanned KONGSBERG RT-20 medium caliber turret is designed to meet the current and future needs of the Marine Corps as they move forward in implementing the future operating vision known as Force Design 2030,” said Scott Burk, president of KONGSBERG Protech Systems USA. “The fielding of this vehicle system provides the Marines with a low risk, and operationally proven solution.”

The ACV-30 is one of four variants in the ACV Family of Vehicles. BAE Systems is under contract for a personnel variant (ACV-P), a command variant (ACV-C), and a recovery variant (ACV-R).

In addition, BAE Systems has received task instructions from the U.S. Marine Corps to complete a study of incorporating a Command, Control, Communication and Computers/Unmanned Aerial Systems mission payload into an Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) variant.

ACV production and support is taking place at BAE Systems locations in: Stafford, Va.; San Jose, Calif.; Sterling Heights, Mich.; Aiken, S.C.; and, York, Pa.

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BAE Systems receives$34.9 million contract from U.S. Marine Corps for an Amphibious Combat VehicleRecovery variant

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German Eurofighter's Australian debut

Antonio Godinho


By Flight Lieutenants Jessica Aldred and Steve Reutter

15 August 2022

 

Chief of the German Air Force Lieutenant General Ingo Gerhartz


Travelling to Australia as part of the Rapid Pacific deployment, the Luftwaffe will arrive in mid-August with more than 200 personnel, six Eurofighter Typhoons, three A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transports and an A400M transport aircraft.

Chief of the German Air Force Lieutenant General Ingo Gerhartz said this is the first time the German and Australian air forces have trained together.

“The Indo-Pacific is of great importance to Germany. We share the same values with many partners in this region,” Lieutenant General Gerhartz said.

“Defending those values in case of a war emergency and being able to support our partners is something that needs to be practised.”

The German Eurofighter is a multi-role aircraft employed in air-to-air as well as air-to-ground combat – both at close range and from a long distance.

The German Air Force with its Eurofighters also assumes responsibility in Europe and within NATO for securing the airspace – this includes the quick reaction alert element in Estonia, and working closely with Italian and UK air forces in Romania.

The German government has recently agreed to procure F-35 aircraft to replace the Tornado weapon system, with Pitch Black providing an opportunity to integrate more closely with Australia’s F-35A.

“The F-35 aircraft will further expand the broad spectrum of our capabilities. Since the Royal Australian Air Force is already flying this combat aircraft, we will be able to learn from them as well,” Lieutenant General Gerhartz said.

Following Exercise Pitch Black, the Luftwaffe will participate in Exercise Kakadu before continuing their Rapid Pacific deployment to Japan and the Republic of Korea.

Lieutenant General Gerhartz will fly himself in a Eurofighter during Exercises Pitch Black and Kakadu, through to Japan following the exercises.


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Tuesday, 16 August 2022

HII Marks Milestone in Virginia-Class Submarine Massachusetts (SSN 798) Construction

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Aug. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- All-domain defense and technologies partner HII (NYSE: HII) shared today that it’s Newport News Shipbuilding division has achieved a significant milestone in construction of Virginia-class submarine Massachusetts (SSN 798).

 

Shipbuilders working on Massachusetts recently reached pressure hull complete, meaning that all of the hull sections were joined to form a single, watertight unit. This is the last major construction milestone before the submarine is launched.

“Our highly skilled shipbuilders are driven to serve the nation by delivering great submarines that help ensure America’s undersea superiority,” said Jason Ward, Newport News Shipbuilding vice president of Virginia-class submarine construction. “Reaching this point in construction demonstrates our commitment to getting Massachusetts ready as soon as possible to become part of the U.S. Navy fleet.”

Newport News Shipbuilding is one of only two shipyards capable of designing and building nuclear-powered submarines. The advanced capabilities of Virginia-class submarines increase firepower, maneuverability and stealth.

A photo accompanying this release is available at: https://hii.com/news/massachusetts-ssn-798-pressure-hull-milestone.

This milestone on Massachusetts comes following the delivery of USS Montana (SSN 794) and launch of New Jersey (SSN 796) at Newport News Shipbuilding earlier in 2022, as the shipyard continues to invest in its workforce and facilities to make steady progress on delivering these important assets to the Navy.

Massachusetts is the 25th Virginia-class fast attack submarine.


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Monday, 15 August 2022

Aircraft designer warned about problems with military aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces

Vladislav Perminov



Former aircraft designer of the Sukhoi Design Bureau Vadim Lukashevich warned that domestic engineers have largely lost the culture of designing military aircraft

Vadim Lukashevich, a former aircraft designer at the Sukhoi Design Bureau, warned that domestic engineers had largely lost the culture of designing military aircraft.

According to the expert, if you do not pay attention to this in time, then there will be nothing to fly on, the Public News Service reports .

In particular, Lukashevich noted that there are questions regarding visibility in the radar range for the new Su-57.

As the air traffic controller is convinced, this fighter should become a full-fledged fifth-generation combat aircraft. At the same time, the Russian Aerospace Forces need 60-70 Su-57 units.

“The Russian army also needs new strategic bombers and military transport aircraft, since the Tu-160 is now more suitable for parades, and the An-124 Ruslan has practically exhausted its flight resource,” Lukshevich summed up.

Earlier it was reported that the newest artillery control system "Planshet-M-IR" was created in Russia. According to Rostec, its tests will be completed before the end of this year.


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