Pilot Issue MARITIME October 2020 Security €7.50 D 14974 E &Defence MSD From the Sea and Beyond ISSN 1617-7983 ISSN • European Naval Shipbuilding www.ma www.maritime-security-defence.com • • Counter-Mine Capabilities in Europe 2020 • Naval Propulsion Options MITTLER • Naval Interceptors October 2020 • European Submarine Builders REPORT From off shore patrol vessels to corvettes – Lürssen has more than 140 years of experience in building naval vessels of all types and sizes. We develop tailor-made maritime solutions to meet any of your requirements. Whenever the need arises, our logistic support services and spare parts supply are always there to help you. Anywhere in the world. Across all of the seven seas. Lürssen – The DNA of shipbuilding More information: +49 421 6604 344 or www.luerssen-defence.com Editorial From the Sea and Beyond You are holding a new magazine concept in your hands, and might already be asking: “Security and Defence – again? Maritime? What for?” Photo: author Conrad Waters is a contributor to Mittler Report Verlag publi- Water covers more than 70 per cent of the world’s sur- cations, serves as editor of face – including rivers and lakes of strategic importance. “Navies in the 21st Century” It is the means for defining national boundaries, outlining and is the editor of the “World regions, conducting trade, feeding populations, energising Naval Review” since 2009 when the digital planet and relaxing safely on a beach holiday. it was founded. Yet, there are many aspects about the sea that are ignored or misunderstood by the current – and shrinking pool – of defence titles focused on it. Maritime Security and Defence is dedicated to remedy the broader understanding of “the sea” in a unique way. Photo: author CAPT (ret) Hans-Uwe Mergener The question “What is happening on the world’s oceans?” had different international opens a complex array of different elements and considera- assignments during his naval tions. career – both within NATO and The main mission of Maritime Security & Defence (MSD) is Europe, and is serving as the to address matters of the sea and waterways by considering Naval Editor of Mittler Report all aspects of this arena and how each aspect – economics, Verlag publications since his environment, humanity, politics, prosperity and regional 2018 commission started there. and technical developments – impact or drive the maritime security and defence situation…beyond grey ships and bat- tlespace developments. Anyone can cover those. The MSD editorial team’s intention is to include relevant maritime topics that influence - or are influenced by - mari- From environmental to political, from prosperity to security, time security and defence developments, directives and all of these have one thing in common: they rely on a safe, doctrine. As such, MSD’s editorial has the capability of re- secure and stable maritime situation. Deep analyses are defining “Power Projection”. required to understand these interdependencies vis-à-vis a MSD’s content includes a greater understanding of the sea competent naval perspective, MSD provides this. and its importance, while it also helps readers to meaning- Maritime Security and Defence is about, fostering a “mari- fully engage with the sea. time consciousness” that uniquely provides security and Increasing the reader’s strategic awareness for the lakes, defence insights by inclusively covering actors and govern- oceans, seas and waterways goes beyond the obvious other ments, catalysts, armaments, developments, equipment, uses: communication, energy, food, leisure, transport and industrial frameworks, procurements, sciences, situations and – sadly – waste disposal. These are watery arenas in which technologies that fuel maritime issues and support peace and political and trade objectives, are articulated alongside re- prosperity from the Sea and Beyond. gional stability, national boundaries and defences. MSD’s quarterly availability provides it the luxury of properly Maritime aspects of security and defence reach beyond analysing “what is happening on the world’s oceans?” with grey ships. Land provides boundaries, while air and space calm objectivity and rationality that will support decision- influence and interact with the earth’s bodies of water. Air, makers at all levels in the MSD frame land and space are partners to “the sea” for naval commu- As a new title with a unique focus, MSD will evolve in coming nication, data collection, intelligence, navigational, repairs, issues, struggling with the right balance between defence surveillance, supply and understanding. aspects of naval activity and concentration and the civilian While security and defence politics in a globalised world aspects of maritime security and operations. We remain com- is already a complex and confusing matter, it seems today mitted to integrate these different, interconnected elements even harder to grasp the interplay of world economics to publish a resource dedicated to what interests you and and geopolitics. Albeit sometimes subject to non-military impacts your understanding. disputes, one commonality persists: the seas can connect We invite you to join in our effort against sea blindness with continents and serve as a platform for trade and mutual feedback and suggestions. prosperity and understanding among nations when all goes well…and when it does not, there is MSD to define why Yours, aye, and what is happening for the reader. Conrad Hans-Uwe October 2020 · Maritime Security & Defence 1 Contents Image: Damen Photo: Luca Peruzzi Maritime operations require multirole Page 34 MKS 180 constitutes the largest-ever Page 49 naval gun systems capable of dealing with naval procurement effort multiple threats. of the German Navy. ˾ MARITIME POLICY & STRATEGY 49 Consolidation Potential of European Naval Shipbuilding 7 A Chronic or Acute Disease? Dieter Hanel The Current Maritime Relationship in the Eastern Mediterranean 55 Consolidation of the Maritime Industry in Northern Europe Korhan Özkilinc Jaime Karreman 60 Southern European Navies and Naval Projects ˾ NAVAL FORCES IN REVIEW Luca Peruzzi 10 Numerous Challenges for the Peruvian Navy’s Cyber Command Interview with Rear-Admiral Enrique Arnáez, Commander ˾ COLUMNS Cyber Defence Command of the Peruvian Navy 1 Editorial ˾ WARSHIP DESIGN & PROCUREMENT 4 Periscope 15 The BONIFAZ Class Frigate (F-110) – 14 Masthead the Future Backbone of the Spanish Armada Esteban Villarejo 18 SITREP: TAMANDARÉ Class Corvettes for Brazil Jack Richardson Index of Advertisers Aselsan 33 ˾ NAVAL SYSTEMS & EQUIPMENT DNV GL 29 20 Counter-Mine Capabilities in Europe Forcit 23 Jack Richardson GA-ASI 3 24 Naval Interceptors German Naval Yards 51 Arie Egozi Hagenuk Marinekommunikation 47 28 Powering the Modern Warship IMMH 58 Doug Richardson Koehler 19, 57, 3rd cover 34 Naval Gun Systems from Europe Leonardo 4th cover Luca Peruzzi Lürssen 2nd cover 39 CBRN Defence and Navies Saab 59 Dan Kaszeta SMM 42 Systematic 9 ˾ MARITIME INDUSTRY & COMMERCE thyssenkrupp Marine Systems 45 43 European Submarine Builders Weibel 53 Bob Nugent 2 Maritime Security & Defence · October 2020 MQ-9B SeaGuardian UNRIVALED SOLUTIONS FOR MARITIME SECURITY MQ-9B SeaGuardian is the multi-role RPA for long-range maritime ISR missions. With 35-hour endurance, low operating costs, modular payload integration, and EU and NATO asset interoperability, SeaGuardian provides persistent and actionable situational awareness across the maritime domain. World’s first certifiable RPA designed to meet NATO STANAG 4671 standards. ga-asi.com Airborne Situational Awareness ©2020 GENERAL ATOMICS AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS, INC. 24/7, Worldwide Periscope NATO Forces Train with Algeria navirus pandemic. As well as stringent safety (jr) Standing NATO Maritime Group Two measures on location, physical attendance (SNMG2) flagship, ESPS ALVARO DE BAZAN was reduced to a minimum, with the majority Photo: iX blue carried out a training programme with the attending remotely with digital conference Algerian ship EL MOUDAMIR in the Mediter- facilities. The South African Navy’s Project ranean on 14 September 2020. The exercise BIRO aims to develop maritime security, en- took place after a three-day visit to the capi- suring the country’s capabilities to respond effectively, rapidly, and cost-efficiently to erational areas. Already equipping more than maritime threats such as piracy and illegal 650 surface ships and underwater platforms fishing. The MMIPVs draw on proven tech- in 40 navies and coast guards worldwide, Photo:NATO nology from Damen’s standardised range of iXblue’s recent success in SEA1180 continues patrol boats, which covers everything from 15 years of continuous service and support to 10-metre interceptors and 50-metre patrol the RAN. In addition to supplying equipment vessels, to 140-metre frigates. The vessels to Defence, iXblue also supplies specialist ge- for Project BIRO are tailored to the specific ospatial services and recently completed the requirements of the South African Navy and first commercial hydrographic survey project feature the Damen SEA AXE bow – a verti- under the SEA2400 Hydrographic Industry tal Algiers, aimed at increasing cooperation cal hull form that reduces slamming for safe, Partnership Programme (HIPP). between NATO Maritime Command and comfortable operations in rough seas. The Algeria, a member of NATO’s Mediterrane- MMIPVs are the first SEA AXE vessels to op- BMT Reaches Patrol an Dialogue Programme. Algeria has been erate in South Africa. Boat Milestone part of this initiative