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SIRPA CONTENTS EDITORIAL ISSUE Countdown to the next 2. INTERVIEW Innovation trophy. EURONAVAL It is a real pleasure to invite you to discover the first 4. GLOBAL VIEW issue of Naval Defence Link, a magazine published by Naval sector Euronaval and dedicated to the naval defence, maritime on the move. safety and security industry. With less than one year to go before the next Euronaval . PORTSMOUTH SHIPYARD REVAMPED 6 Show, which will be held from 17th to 21st October 2016 HMS Queen Elizabeth. at Paris Le Bourget - FRANCE -, we wanted to launch a magazine that keeps you up to date with the latest 8. REMOTE MINEHUNTING SYSTEM news in naval technology, market trends and naval

New concept shows promise. NECTOUX T. modernisation programmes around the world. Citizens and governments have gradually gained awa- reness of the economic and strategic importance of the oceans. This is driving worldwide demand for naval defence equipment. The naval defence sector today is a $40 billion business worldwide. Europe represents around 30% of orders in dollar terms, behind the US (35%). In this dynamic and highly competitive context, the French naval industry offers innovative techno- logical solutions proven in service with the French Navy, which covers the full spectrum of defence and security missions on the sea surface, above the sea, and under the sea, as well as operations launched from the sea. The naval industry, however, is global, and products on offer on the international market are perpetually evolving. Every two years, the Euronaval Show provides

DCNS the most important and best-attended showcase for these new trends. Bringing together decision-makers and industry leaders from around the 10. EGYPTIAN NAVY world, Euronaval is an opportunity to remain on the cutting edge of the latest Egypt turns to France. naval developments. With Naval Defence Link, our aim is to nurture this relation of trust and 12. LITTORAL MISSION VESSEL information that has been the strength of Euronaval for almost 50 years. Singapore launches lead ship. Welcome toNaval Defence Link, and I hope you enjoy reading this first issue. Patrick BOISSIER 14. DREADNOUGHT 2050 President of Euronaval Royal Navy looks to the future.

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At Euronaval 2014, your company was awarded the ˝Euronaval trophy for innovation in techno- logies and equipment for defense vessels of the future, for the new has become Marins M7 inertial navigation system. What was the impact of this award for iXBlue? – Our company has been an exhibi- an essential tor at Euronaval for many years and we have won several trophies. This is hardly surprising Philippe DEBAILLON-VESQUE for a group where technology and innovation Presidentt of iXBlue key event˝ play a key role in its increasing success. The impact on an intermediate-sized group such as ours is huge. The trophy gives us phenomenal visibility and - beyond the pleasure of receiving it once again from the hands of the French Minister of Defence himself in front of a large number of Naval Chiefs - it puts the spotlight on our group and its technologies in the spotlight in the presence of the world’s leading prime contractors in the naval defence sector. In 2013, the French Navy’s Cassard anti-aircraft frigate was equipped with new inertial navigation systems supplied by iXBlue. P. DEBAILLON- VESQUE PRESIDENT OF IXBLUE

How important is Euronaval for your relations with existing and potential customers? – Our presence at Euronaval, in which we invest heavily and where we try each time to push the boundaries of innovation, gives our customers and part- ners confidence in the quality and unmatched performance of our navigation pro- ducts. Euronaval marked the starting point for many of our long-term relations with international navies faced with budget cutbacks and looking for high-per- formance solutions with lower cost of ownership. Our technologies - backed by massive investments in the telecom sector, and not by defence budgets - are well placed to meet this demand today. Have you seen any changes at the Show in recent years? – Definitely. Euronaval has become an essential key event, with professional exhibitors, increasing numbers of ever-higher- quality visitors and visits by numerous foreign delega- tions carefully prepared by the Show organisers. There is no doubt that our future is largely depen- dent on our capacity to reach foreign custo- mers and to export our products and ser- vices. More than 80% of our sales come from exports.

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EURONAVAL THUMBS UP FOR 2014 EDITION “Beyond the exceptional display of innovative equipment and high-performance services, political decision-makers, military leaders and companies from all over the world meet and discuss to prepare the navies of tomorrow.” Patrick BOISSIER. President d’Euronaval rganised under the eminent patronage of the French Minister of Defence, this international event represents an Oexceptional opportunity to meet procurement officials and decision-makers from around the globe. With 600 BtoB meetings, along with conferences and workshops, Euronaval is the perfect venue to discover and share naval defence trends and issues. Euronaval 2014 was a success. For its 24th edition, the event drew 24655 professional visits from all over the world (100 countries on all five continents) and was covered by 408 accredited journalists. This marks an 18% increase in visitors compared to the 2012 adition, which drew 20699 professional visits. The invitation to attend the French event drew a positive response from 92 high-level official delegations from 70 countries (i.e. almost one out of two maritime nations), as well as international and European organisations, demonstrating the esteem which Euronaval and the French naval industry enjoy beyond their own borders. Many of the top political and military decision-makers from France and other countries – those who are responsible for preparing tomorrow’s navies – came to visit the 15000m2 of exhibition space and meet the 355 exhibitors representing the C. COSMAO naval industries of 28 nations. They were able to review the most advanced, high-performance equipment and know-how in the naval defence, maritime safety and security sector. The levels of satisfaction expressed by official delegations, exhibitors and visitors confirm the success of the 2014 edition ˝The Show has an international and underlines Euronaval’s position offering access to the most comprehensive product offering in the world. reputation; each edition The conferences, technology workshops and debates provided an opportunity to review and discuss the latest trends and emerging technologies in the naval sector. attracts more companies and BtoB meetings : tailored to individual requirements, these meetings enabled SMEs and major groups to optimise their presence at the Show by identifying and meeting specific individuals to pave the more foreign countries˝ way for new technical or commercial partnerships. The new, theme-oriented circuits allowed visitors to optimise their presence at the Show and to rapidly locate the products and You are also President of the French maritime industry committee for small services they needed for their industrial collaboration projects. ■ and medium-sized companies. Is Euronaval a major event for those compa- nies? – Of course. Most small and medium-sized companies try, to the extent of The Euronaval trophies their resources, to participate in Euronaval, either by reserving an independent Trophy for innovation in technologies and equipment for stand, like iXBlue, or by grouping with others, or by sharing areas that have been reserved and organised for them. This Show has an international reputation. Each defence vessels of the future: iXBlue. edition attracts more companies and more foreign countries — a host of potential Trophy for innovation in maritime safety: Subsea. customers just waiting to be convinced of the superiority of our products “100% Trophy for export performance: Sea Vision. made in France”. ■

exhibitors 355 from 28 countries. KEY DATES 1984 – Graduated from Télécom Paris Tech. 92 official delegations. 1990 – Technical Director at SAES. 1996 – Joined Thomson Sintra Pty in Australia. 2004 – Director of Thales Safare. 24,655 professional visits. 2008 – Vice-President of the Torpedoes and Active Sonar business unit at Thales Underwater Systems. business meetings. 2010 – Appointed President of iXBlue. 600 10 national pavilions.

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FRANCE (may 2015) Fremm frigate “aquitaiNe” fires first naval cruise missile. (october 2015) multi-mission ship NORTH “D’eNtreCaSteaux” starts sea trials. GERMANY (may 2015) AMERICA Naming ceremony for F-125 frigate “NorDrheiN WeStFaleN”. ITALY (Dec. 2015) Fremm frigate “alPiNo” launched.

UNITED STATES (Sept. 2015) acceptance of littoral Combat Ship lCS-5 “milWauKee”. (august 2015) uS Navy commis- sions nuclear attack submarine uSS “JohN WarNer”.

SOUTH ALGERIA (october 2015) reception of first C28a-type corvette. AMERICA EGYPT reception of Fremm frigate “tahya miSr”. bPC acquisition. SENEGAL (march 2015) Delivery of patrol boat “KeDougou”. TANZANIA (may 2015) Patrol boat “mSoga” commissioned.

COLOMBIA (September 2015) Naming ceremony for the corvette “Nariño”. CHILE (october 2015) acquisition of seven P68 observer 2 military surveillance aircrafts. BRAZIL (July 2015) acquisition of “SiroCo” lPD. MOURAD CHERFI

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GLOBAL VIEW NAVAL SECTOR ON THE MOVE

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SINGAPORE (July 2015) lMV patrol boat launched. VIETNAM (August 2015) two “Kilo” class submarines commissioned. JAPAN (April 2015) Helicopter carrier “izuMo” commissioned. INDIA (April 2015) Destroyer “VisAKHApAtnAM” launched.

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AUSTRALIA (May 2015) Destroyer HMAs “HobArt” launched.

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PORTSMOUTH SHIPYARD REVAMPED FOR “QUEEN ELIZABETH” CARRIERS CROWN

New jetties for new ships. Once the work has been MAJOR UPGRADE WORK IS he arrival of HMS “QUEEN ELIZABETH” completed, Portsmouth naval UNDERWAY AT represents a series of challenges, particu- base will be able to PORTSMOUTH NAVAL BASE larly in terms of port infrastructure. At accommodate both the 280m 284m long and up to 73m wide, the carrier aircraft carriers IN PREPARATION FOR THE Tand her sister ship, HMS “PRINCE OF WALES” simultaneously. ARRIVAL OF THE TWO will be significantly larger than their predeces- sors, such as HMS “ILLUSTRIOUS” (210m long, ˝QUEEN ELIZABETH˝ CLASS 36m wide). As a result, Portsmouth Naval Base AIRCRAFT CARRIERS. will have to be adapted to accommodate the two 65,000t leviathans. The Royal Navy has announ- ced a £100 million investment programme to rebuild jetties at the naval base, which is more UPGRADE WORK than 90 years old. The “VICTORY” Jetty, for exam- IN FIGURES ple, will have to capable of accommodating the two carriers simultaneously. The work will be carried out by construction firm Volker Stevin, which also built a new offshore facility in Portsmouth Harbour to load ammunition onto Port access is also being adapted to the new 4,000 Type 45 “DARING” class destroyers, as well as ships. Dredging operations are under way to cubic metres of concrete rebuilding two jetties in the commercial port. increase the depth of the main channel by The existing jetties, dating from the 1920s, being demolished. one metre in view of the 11m draught of the comprise a surface layer of concrete on a com- carriers. Navigational aids will also be reor- plex lattice network. This structure will be ganised to ensure the ships can safely navi- demolished and replaced with a new concrete gate and manoeuvre. 12 new navigational aids and steel structure. 3,300 will be installed. Infrastructure adaptation will also include a new All in all, Portsmouth Naval Base — which had tonnes of new steelwork. high-voltage electrical supply and improved already been modified to accommodate the Type fresh water piping. The telecommunications km of new 45 “DARING” class destroyers, will undergo a network will also be completely overhauled. cable to be radical facelift between now and 2017. 1.8 The work will take 18 months. installed.

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The largest ship in Europe. THE ˝QUEEN ELIZABETH˝ With their 65,000 tonne displacement, When she enters service, HMS “QUEEN the “QUEEN ELIZABETH” class ELIZABETH” will be the largest warship in aircraft carriers will be the largest Europe. Her 65,000 tonne full displacement ships in Europe. exceeds the 42,000 tonnes of France’s “CHARLES DE GAULLE” nuclear-powered air- craft carrier, though it is far from matching the almost 100,000 tonnes of the US Navy’s “NIMITZ” class carriers. Unlike the US and French designs, the “QUEEN ELIZABETH” is not equipped with catapults and arresting gear. As a result, she will only be able to carry aircraft with Short Take-Off and Vertical Landing KEY FIGURES (STOVL) capability. The aircraft selected is the F-35B — the UK is the only Tier One partner on CROWN the F-35 programme. The first F-35B is schedu- led to land on the carrier in 2018. It is worth 65,000 underlining that UK F-35Bs will be operated by tonne displacement. the RAF and the Royal Navy. Finishing touches. The choice of the STOVL configuration imposes a Work on the “QUEEN number of constraints. The ship will not be able ELIZABETH” is almost to accommodate airborne early warning (AEW) complete. She will soon be aircraft like the Hawkeye, nor logistics support 280 ready to start sea trials. aircraft like the C-2 Greyhound. The AEW mis- metres long. sion will be performed by Merlin Mk2 helicopters specially modified by Lockheed Martin under the Crowsnest programme. These machines are sche- duled to be available in 2020, when the “QUEEN ELIZABETH” enters active service. guided missile destroyers, “DUKE” class anti- 56 Altogether the ship will be able to carry around submarine frigates (subsequently Type 26 fri- metres high. 40 aircraft, including helicopters. Under routine gates) and one nuclear attack submarine. conditions, around a dozen fighters would be on Replenishment will be provided by the four Tide Top speed: board. Each of the two aircraft lifts can move class tankers ordered in 2012. two F-35Bs from the hangar to the flight deck in HMS “QUEEN ELIZABETH” is the first unit under 25 KNOTS 60 seconds. a programme launched in 1998, comprising two The “QUEEN ELIZABETH” features an all-elec- ships. She will be followed by HMS “PRINCE OF tric propulsion system, with two gas turbines WALES”, which is currently under construction. Maximum crew: and four diesel engines. Unlike the “CHARLES At the present time, it is not clear whether the DE GAULLE” or US Navy carriers, the “QUEEN Royal Navy will deploy both carriers simulta- ELIZABETH” will not be fitted with air defence neously. A decision is due to be made in 2015, 1,600 missiles. Defensive capability will be provided with the publication of the the upcoming by the Phalanx weapon system for close-in Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR). defence, along with 30mm naval guns and mini- For reasons of cost and crew availability, a deci- guns. The escort group for the future flagship sion could be made to hold one of the two ships will normally comprise Type 45 “DARING” class in reserve. ■

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Trimaran. Austal developed the “INDEPENDENCE” NEWREMOTE MINEHUNTING CONCEPT SYSTEM class LCS-2. SHOWS PROMISE DEVELOPMENT WORK ON THE LCS MINE COUNTERMEASURES MODULE (INVOLVING A REMOTELY OPERATED 1 CONCEPT, 2 PLATFORMS UNDERSEA VEHICLE) IS ADVANCING LCS:TheLittoralCombatShip(LCS)programmewaslaunchedin2002with STEADILY. a view to developing a new class of vessel that would be cheaper to designandfastertoproducethanpreviousships.Consequently,theUS he Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) representes a quantum leap Navy opted for platforms with limited equipment and weapons in the for the US Navy. Robust, heavily armed ships like “OLIVER HAZARD PERRY” class frigates, are being replaced by baselineversionbutwhichcouldbeeasilyreconfiguredforvariousroles light, fast, modular designs. by changing mission modules.Two contractors were selected to build T two different platforms. Lockheed Martin developed the monohull The US Navy has chosen two different platforms — FreedomclassLCS-1,whichisbuiltintheMarinetteMarineshipyard. corvettes designed to operate in coastal areas. Both are designed to receive interchangeable packages of mission Austal USA developed the trimaran Independence class LCS-2. Both modules allowing them to perform mine countermeasures, shipsofferedhighspeedandreducedcrews. maritime surveillance or anti-submarine warfare missions. According to the US Navy, the LCS is designed to perform specific Among the three packages, the mine countermeasures missionswithinabattlegroupcomprisingmoreheavilyarmedshipsto mission package (MCM MP) is the most innovative. The basic provide cover. In peacetime, the LCS can also perform maritime objective is to keep men and equipment as far as possible surveillanceorshow-of-forceoperations,inenvironmentswheretheyare from the minefield. To achieve this, the MCM MP relies on a sufficientlyequippedtoensuretheirownprotection. number of remotely controlled vehicles and systems Developmentofthenewconcepthasprovedcomplicated—ashasthe deployed from helicopters that are capable of detecting, identifying, classifying and neutralising naval mines. developmentofthemissionmodules.Itispossiblethatshipconfigurations willbefrozen,witheachLCSbecomingspecialisedinaspecifictypeof The MCM MP comprises a Remote Multi-Mission Vehicle warfare. (RMMV) towing an AQS-20A minehunting sonar system; an AN/AES-1 Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS) onboard a MH-60S helicopter; an unmanned surface vessel towing a magnetic countermeasures system; and the .../...

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Unmanned underwater vehicles ECA AWARDED CONTRACT FOR TWO A9-M AUVS

n 9th October 2015, ECA announced a €1 million contract for two A9-M autonomous underwater vehicles (AUV) for an unnamed NATO Navy. The O A9-M is designed for mine detection and classifi- cation – particularly the detection of seabed mines in shallow water. The A9-M offers reduced acoustic and magnetic signatures to minimise the risk of triggering a mine. The system is light enough to be deployed manually. It is cur- rently in service with the French Navy. ECA offers a full range of mine countermeasure (MCM) sys- tems, including the SeaScan MK2 remotely operated vehicle (ROV) for mine identification and the K-STER C expendable vehicle for mine neutralisation. ■

Monohull. The “FREEDOM” .../... Knifefish autonomous class LCS-1 was designed by unmanned underwater vehicle to Lockheed Martin. neutralise the mines. This ambi- tious project requires a quantum leap in technology. Development started around 10 years ago. Two new RMMV prototypes are due Unmanned underwater to be ordered in 2016, and Raytheon vehicle. Another NATO Navy is expected to propose a new ver- will deploy the ECA A9-M. sion of the AQS-20A sonar. ■

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DCNS EGYPTIAN NAVY TURNS TO n 6th August 2015 the frigate “TAhyA At the end of 2014, Cairo informed Paris that it Misr” took part in the inauguration cere- wished to rapidly acquire one Fremm frigate and 24 mony for the New suez Canal. Alongside rafale combat aircraft in order modernise its armed Othe presence of three rafale combat aircraft, forces. French Defence Minister Jean-yves Le Drian FRANCE the ship symbolised the renewal of the travelled to Cairo in February 2015 to sign the Egyptian armed forces. in the space of a few months, contracts for these deals. DCNs was also awarded the the Egyptian Navy has undergone a step change. LhD sustainment contract for a period of five years. FOLLOWING THE ACQUI- Egypt selected French shipbuilder DCNs for the For DCNs, it was a second export success, following SITION OF GOWIND COR- first time in July 2014, with an order for four Morocco’s decision to acquire a Fremm frigate, deli- Gowind 2500 corvettes. These ships will displace vered in January 2014. VETTES, A FREMM FRIGATE 2,600t and will be equipped with the same setis in order to meet the Egyptian requirement as combat system as the Fremm multi-mission frigates, quickly as possible, France decided to transfer the AND TWO MISTRAL LHDS, along with the Panoramic sensors and intelligence frigate “NorMANDiE”, which had already been Module (PsiM) and an integrated mast. The ships completed and was intended for the French Navy. THE EGYPTIAN NAVY HAS will also be fitted with a helicopter deck. The Consequently, DCNs launched a refit programme Gowind 2500 is a multi-mission warship capable of lasting four months. Training of the Egyptian crew TAKEN ON A DISTINCTLY maritime interdiction operations. proceeded in parallel. The frigate “TAhyA Misr” FRENCH FLAVOUR. was delivered on 23rd June 2015, and she set sail for Egypt on 22nd July, in time to participate in the inau- FREMM “TAHYA MISR” guration of the New suez Canal. The arrival of this first ship marked a step change for the Egyptian Navy. DCNs announced that the keel of the first Gowind Fremm frigates are among the most advanced warships Force projection. With two Mistral LHDs, the corvette was laid down in Lorient in september in the world. As their multi-mission designation 2015, five months after the start of construction. The Egyptian Navy will have a new force projection indicates, they can perform anti-submarine, air defence ship is scheduled for delivery in 2017. The remaining and surface attack missions. The frigate “TAhyA capability. The ships are scheduled for delivery three ships will be built in Egypt. Misr” is unique in the Near and Middle East, in in 2016. Acquisition of these corvettes was a first signal from terms of its capacities and its advanced design. Cairo, whose most powerful ships, until now, were Us Egypt’s ambitions, however, did not stop there. At frigates. Even before the new ships have been received, the end of september 2015, the office of the French Egypt will have plenty of time to familiarise itself president officially announced an Egyptian order for with the French equipment, thanks to the rapid han- the two Mistral class LhD (landing helicopter dock) dover of the Fremm frigate “TAhyA Misr”. amphibious assault ships initially intended for russia.

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Cairo had first expressed interest in these two ships are equipped with the Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) claimed to have destroyed a light patrol boat of the in August 2015. In early September an Egyptian system and a Phalanx system for self-defence. Designed Egyptian Navy off the north coast of the Sinai delegation travelled to Paris to negotiate the by VT Halter Marine, these ships are also equipped with Peninsula. It appears that the ship was hit by a light acquisition of the two LHDs. The contract includes US Harpoon anti-ship missiles, giving them considerable missile. A good illustration of the reasons why Egypt the ships and associated landing craft – four CTMs firepower for ships of their size. wants to have modern ships capable of ensuring their and two CNIM L-CAT catamarans. Refit work was In short, Cairo will possess a modern Navy – an ins- own defence. ■ even quicker than for the Fremm “TAHyA MISR” trument adapted to the international context. In July – just one month was needed to adapt the ships to 2015, terrorists pledging allegiance to Islamic State (IS) Egyptian standards. DCI is training the equivalent of two crews, 400 men, who will receive their new ships in March 2016. MODERN NAVY FREMM

The LHDs give Egypt a force projection capability that st th it was lacking until now. For example, the two ● 1 Fremm “AQUITAINE”PROGRAMME delivered UPDATE● 5 Fremm “LANGUEDOC” will start amphibious assault ships could be used to launch raids to the French Navy in 2012. Due to be sea trials end-2015. th on terrorist groups. Though not heavily armed in commissioned end-2015. ● 6 Fremm “AUVERGNE” launched their baseline configuration, additional armaments nd ● 2 Fremm “MOHAMMED VI” in 2015. could be provided if requested by Egypt. delivered to Royal Moroccan th The Egyptian LHDs will probably carry Russian ● 7 Fremm “BRETAGNE” in final Ka-52 attack helicopters. It is reported that Cairo Navy in 2014. assembly. rd recently acquired 50 Ka-52s. ● 3 Fremm “TAHYA MISR” delivered The latter 3 ships are destined for the At Russia’s request, the LHDs had been equipped to Egyptian Navy in 2015. French Navy, which is also scheduled to to accommodate the navalised version of this heavily th armed helicopter. ● 4 Fremm “PROVENCE” delivered to receive three other Fremms, including With their medical facilities and accommodation, French Navy in 2015. two with air defence capabilities. the LHDs also give Egypt the ability to take part in disaster or humanitarian relief operations. They will naturally bolster Egypt’s influence in the region. Alongside the seven French-designed ships, the Egyptian Navy also has four “AMbASSADoR IV” class patrol craft developed in the US. The last two ships in this programme were delivered in the summer of 2015. These 63 m fast missile craft (FMC)

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Continuous upgrades. The first LMV was launched in Singapore on 3rd July 2015. The LMVs will replace the current “FEARLESS” patrol vessels. ST MARINE SINGAPORE LAUNCHES FIRST LITTORAL MISSION VESSEL

THE NEW LMVS WILL BE MADE IN SINGAPORE. WE REVIEW THE INNOVATIVE FEATURES OF THESE SHIPS. ingapore has been one of Southeast state to refit and transfer the “CHALLENGER” Centre and Machinery Control Room at Asia’s major regional naval powers since and “ARCHER” conventional submarines. the heart of a bridge with a 360 degree the 1990s. For example, the Republic of The LMV programme is directed by out-of-window view. According to the Singapore Navy has played a prominent Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Singapore Navy, this fusion will optimise Srole in combating piracy in the Strait of Malacca. Agency (DSTA). crew workload and promote effiency. For this mission, frigates and patrol boats Space is provided for the addition of mis- The LMVs have been designed for the constitute an effective combination. After recei- sion modules to adapt the ship as a func- maritime security mission. Stealth was a ving six French-designed “FORMIDABLE” class tion of the operational context. frigates in the 2000s, Singapore has ordered a priority issue during the design phase. new generation of patrol boats from local shi- Kockums was able to pass on to its partners The weapon load is impressive for an 80m pyard ST Marine. experience derived from development of ship. Artillery includes an Oto Melara the “VISBY” corvettes for the Swedish 76mm gun, a 25mm Typhoon gun from The lead ship in this class was launched on 3rd Navy. Hence the use of composite materials Rafael and two remote-operated 12.7mm July 2015 at ST Marine’s Benoi ship yard. The in the superstructures and the adoption Hitrole systems, also from Oto Melara. Air “INDEPENDENCE” will be followed by seven of a profile designed to reduce the ship’s defence is ensured by vertical launch MBDA other Littoral Mission Vessels (LMVs). They radar signature. According to the Singapore Mica missiles. Non-lethal weapons are also will replace the current “FEARLESS” patrol Ministry of Defence, maintainability of provided. Each LMV will be fitted with a vessels, which entered active service between the ships in service was a consideration long-range acoustic system, as well as a the early 1980s and the end of the 1990s. throughout the design process. xenon searchlight and a water cannon. The LMV concept was conceived by ST Marine The main innovation on these ships is the The new ships are also equipped with in partnership with Sweden’s Kockums shipyard. Integrated Command Centre bringing toge- advanced sensors. The integrated mast The latter had already worked with the city- ther the Bridge, Combat Information houses a Thales NS100 3D surveillance.../...

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PATROL VESSELS “AL-OFOUQ” FOR OMAN Before being contracted to design the Republic of Singapore Navy’s LMVs, ST Marine was selected in 2012 to supply four patrol vessels for the Royal Navy ../.. radar, as well as Stelop Compass of Oman. The “AL-OfOuq” class vessels are designed for maritime security D electro-optic sensors. The LMV is missions. The 72 m ships feature an intgegrated bridge designed by Raytheon designed for network-centric opera- tions, with an integrated communica- Anschütz and are fitted with the Thales Nederland Tacticos combat system. tion & network system to facilitate exchanges with land-based decision centres. The ship is equipped with a helicopter deck sized to accommodate a medium- lift helicopter, though there is no han- gar space. A stern-mounted launch and recovery system is provided for rigid hull inflatable boats. The first “INDEPENDENCE” LMW should enter service in 2017. This new, advanced class of ship underscores the increasing capabilities of the ST Marine shipyard, and illustrates the ambitions of the Republic of Singapore Navy. ■ ST MARINE

MBDA’S TDW UNIT TO PARTICIPATE IN SPEARFISH UPGRADE

t may seem surprising to encounter European missile specialist MBDA in the context of underwater weapons. Nonetheless, one of the group’s subsidaries will participate I in the modernisation of the Royal Navy’s Spearfish heavy - weight torpedo. Programme prime contractor BAE Systems recently awarded a contract to TDW GmbH for the qualification and delivery of the insensitive munition (IM) blast warhead for the Spearfish. The shock wave created by this type of warhead is parti- cularly effective against surface ships. It is not the first time that TDW has been involved in a torpedo programme. The German firm also took part in the Sting Ray pro- gramme. TDW has participated from the outset in the Spearfish

upgrade programme development phase. BAE SYSTEM Series production of the Spearfish heavyweight torpedo started in 1988, and deliveries were completed in 2003. The Royal Navy launched the torpedo upgrade programme in 2009, focusing in particular on the seeker and the warhead. The new warhead Torpedo upgrade. TDW demonstration phase is scheduled for completion in 2018. Delivery will supply a new blast of the new systems is due to start in 2019. The upgraded torpedoes warhead for the Royal Navy’s Spearfish are targeted to enter service between 2020 and 2024. ■ heavyweight torpedo.

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“DREADNOUGHT 2050” has been designed as an operating base for remotely piloted aircraft (RPA). A platform and hangar at the stern of the ship can be used to store and launch several VTOL RPAs. The hangar can also accommodate a medium-sized helicopter. On either side of the platform, low-observable structures can be moved to facilitate aircraft access to the landing deck.

At the heart of the ship, Startpoint has imagined an Operations Room in which the external situation is displayed on wall screens with data visible through virtual-reality glasses. A 3D holographic command table is located in the “DREADNOUGHTROYAL NAVY LOOKS 2050” centre of the room. TO THE FUTURE

“DREADNOUGHT 2050” is a product of The name was not picked at random. ˝DREADNOUGHT 2050˝ is a Startpoint, a group supported by the UK Ministry of Defence and tasked with developing clear reference to the ship of the same name that revolutionised innovative concepts for the Royal Navy. warship design in 1906 and gave her name to a generation of The concept — a sleek, low-observable trimaran with a monobloc superstructure — battleships. For now, it remains a concept ship, but it gives some appears to represent a radical departure from pointers as to what a surface ship might look like in the year 2050. ships currently in service. IMAGES :STARPOINT

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A door at the stern of the ship can be opened to give access to a floodable dock area for launching unmanned surface vehicles (USV) and unmanned underwater vehicles (UUV). This area can also be used to launch swimmer delivery vehicles (SDV) and rigid inflatable boats. A hatch emerging below the waterline can be used for deployment of UUVs without opening the stern door.

An electromagnetic railgun is fitted at the bow of the ship, capable of firing high-speed projectiles over much greater ranges than today’s guns — up to several hundred kilometers. These high-speed projectiles could engage fast-moving targets such as aircraft or missiles. The US Navy has been developing the railgun concept for several years.

The mast is replaced by a tethered quadcopter carrying most of the sensors. The range of the The three hulls offer increased stability and reduced resistance while sensors is increased thanks also ensuring a sufficiently broad beam to accommodate the aft RPA/heli- to the altitude of the copter landing deck. The narrow inverted bow penetrates the waves. Top quadcopter. speed could exceed 50 knots. The foredeck is relatively short, leading to the bridge. The acrylic hull can be ballasted down, allowing part of the ship to be submerged. The “DREADNOUGHT 2050” can thus become a semi-submersible with a lower profile above the surface for certain mis- sions. An all-electric propulsion system drives waterjet propulsors loca- ted in the two outrigger hulls.

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