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Hornets, Typhoons Join Malaysian Exercise

28 Oktober 2011

A RAF Eurofighter/Typhoon takes off in the early morning heat at RMAF Base Butterworth. (all photos : Aus DoD)

Eurofighter Typhoons from the Royal Air Force's 6 Sqn have joined aircraft from four other nations in Malaysia for exercise "Bersama Lima 2011".

A RAAF A30 Boeing 737 AEW&C returns to RMAF Base Butterworth after completing its tasking for the day.

The Royal Australian Air Force sent Boeing F/A-18A fighters and a 737-based Wedgetail airborne early warning and control system aircraft to participate in the manoeuvres that are being conducted from Butterworth air base in Penang.

Royal Malaysian Air Force involvement includes use of its F/A-18Ds and RSK-MiG-29s, while New Zealand and Singapore are also taking part.

A formation containing a Malaysian F/A-18D Hornet, a MIG 29 and an Australian F/A 18 Hornet fly over the Penang region of Malaysia, the flight was organized as a prelude flight to Bersama Lima 2011.

The UK is leading efforts to promote the Typhoon to Kuala Lumpur, which has identified a need to replace its MiG-29s that have become increasingly expensive to support.

The topic is likely to be high on the agenda at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace exhibition, which will take place in early December. Other candidates could include the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet.

(FlightGlobal)

RG35 Launch

RG35 Launch. (Photo: BAE System)

RG35 Launch

RG35 Launch. (Photo: BAE System)

Caiman MTV

The Caiman MTV (Multi-Theater Vehicle) from BAE Systems is an enhanced Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle specially designed to meet these emerging tactical mission requirements in Afghanistan and the variable environments of today’s and tomorrow’s operations.. (Photo: BAE Systems)

Caiman MTV

Panther

Panther Command & Liaison vehicle for British Army. (Photo: BAE Systems)

Panther

Panther.(Photo: BAE Systems)

Panther

Panther.(Photo: BAE Systems)

Panther

Panther.(Photo: BAE Systems)

RG31 Mk5E

RG31 Mk5E full front- truck moving along on road. . (Photo: BAE Systems)

Construction Begins on HMS Queen Elizabeth

30 Juli 2010

HMS Queen Elizabeth (image : militaryphotos)

Construction has begun on the Royal Navy's first Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth, at the Cammell Laird shipbuilding facility in Birkenhead.

Cammell Laird will build two of the sections that will make up the ship's giant flight deck under a £44m ($68.3m) contract awarded by the UK Ministry of Defence.

The weight of the combined sections is 7,500t, which is more than a Royal Navy Type 45 destroyer.

Royal Navy staff assistant chief Rear Admiral Philip Jones said the carriers would offer invaluable freedom of action with 16,000m² from which to project power anywhere in the world.

HMS Queen Elizabeth cutaway (image : defense update)

"But they are much more than an air base capable of providing support to land operations and humanitarian assistance in disaster zones," he said.

"They also play an important role in conflict prevention; their scale, range and capability making them a powerful statement of intent."

A total of six UK shipyards are involved in the carriers project: Govan and Rosyth in Scotland, Portsmouth and Devonport in the south, and Newcastle and Liverpool in the north.

(Naval Technology)

BMT Unveils New Fast Landing Craft Design

18 Maret 2010

BMT's Fast Landing Craft - FLC (image : BMT)

BMT Nigel Gee Ltd and BMT Defence Services Ltd, subsidiaries of BMT Group Ltd, the leading international maritime design, engineering and risk management consultancy, have unveiled their new design for a highly capable Fast Landing Craft (FLC).

Contracted by Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) the BMT team developed a novel, tri-bow monohull platform using a parent hull-form derived from an internal BMT research and development programme, which included model tests to optimise performance.

Ed Dudson, Technical Director at BMT Nigel Gee, says: "Sized to occupy a similar footprint to the existing LCU Mk10 and thus capable of operating with UK amphibious support vessels, our innovative design meets the demanding UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) requirement for an FLC with high transit speed and high payload capacity whilst demonstrating excellent on-beach stability."

Made from aluminium for light weight and strength, BMT's specially developed FLC hull-form design allows:
-High-speed, heavy-payload operations (up to 28.5 knots fully fuelled and carrying four all-terrain vehicles, or up to 22 knots fully fuelled and carrying a main battle tank);
-Minimum speed loss in rougher seas (less than 1 knot speed reduction in Sea State 4);
-Excellent sea-keeping and manoeuvrability characteristics;
On-beach stability.

Other features include:
-Three high-speed MTU diesel engines coupled to waterjets, providing reliability and redundancy;
-Dependable, easily accessible machinery.

BMT has a pedigree in independent naval design, strong technical capability, proven record of innovation and extensive portfolio of designs, particularly for high-speed vessels. BMT was awarded this important MOD contract as part of a DE&S Design Solutions Study to determine viable hull forms to satisfy a FLC requirement.

The MOD will, as part of its FLC Concept Phase, conduct a cost and performance based appraisal of this design with other options determined in the FLC Design Solutions Study.

(BMT)

New Royal Marines Hovercraft

18 Februari 2010

Griffon 2400TD hovercraft (photo : Griffonhoverwork)

Britain's Royal Navy is getting four new 2400TD class hovercraft to replace the 2000TD models they have been operating for over a decade.

The new models have greater capacity, capability and reliability. The 2400TD class craft can carry sixteen marines, and their weapons, or 2.2 tons of cargo.

Artist's impression of Griffon 2400TD (image : Griffon hoverwork)

The hovercraft can glide over water or land at up to 63 kilometers an hour, and will not set off mines. On internal fuel, the vehicle has a range of over 500 kilometers.

The 2400TD model carries a 7.62mm machine-gun and has light weight armor, to provide protection from small arms fire and shell fragments. Each of the new hovercraft costs about $1.5 million.

(Strategy Page)

FPDA Exercise : Bersama Lima 2009

21 Oktober 2009

Defence chiefs and representatives of the FPDA nations at the official opening of Exercise Bersama Lima 2009. (all photos : Mindef)

Exercise Bersama Lima is a major Five Power Defence Arrangements (FPDA) exercise that focuses on the conduct of joint manoeuvres in a multi-threat environment by armed forces of member nations. The exercise involves air, maritime, and land components at operational and tactical levels. This year's exercise also features an inaugural humanitarian assistance and disaster relief table-top exercise. About 240 personnel, 19 ships, 59 aircraft, one submarine and various support elements are involved in the exercise.

Armed forces of the FPDA nations conducting a maritime interdiction operation in the South China Sea during the annual Exercise Bersama Lima.

Exercise Bersama Lima 2009 will be held in Malaysia and Singapore, as well as in the South China Sea. It will be carried out in the following phases:

a. 5 to 16 Oct 09: Shore Phase - Force Integration Training. Participants are briefed and undergo harbour and systems training. following which, they will conduct joint training and build on the close linkages and coordination among air, maritime and land forces.

b. 17 to 21 Oct 09: Sea Phase. Participants execute planned serials at the South China Sea.

FPDA armed forces working together to contain maritime threats during a simulated maritime interdiction operation at Exercise Bersama Lima 2009.

Since the FPDA's formation in 1971, the scope of its activities has expanded considerably. With the focus shifting from air defence to the development of joint capabilities in the area of conventional exercises, the FPDA has made significant progress in developing greater interoperability among the armed forces of member nations. Over the years, FPDA exercises have become more integrated and complex, with greater integration of air, maritime and land components. In light of the emergence of non-conventional threats in the security environment, the FPDA Defence Ministers agreed in 2004 to broaden the FPDA's scope to include the development of capabilities to address non-conventional threats. Since then, maritime security serials have been successfully integrated into FPDA exercises. The participation of non-military agencies, such as Singapore's Police Coast Guard and the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA), in FPDA maritime security serials has also increased the training and professional value of these exercises.

3 Squadron during refueling operations. 3 Squadron F/A-18 Hornets being refueled by a Royal Singapore Air Force C-130 Hercules Tanker. (photo : RAAF)

The FPDA's ability to adapt to the changing security environment has enabled it to remain relevant to the needs of its members. Over the past 38 years, the FPDA has become an integral part of the regional security architecture and continues to contribute significantly to regional stability. The FPDA also serves as a useful forum for dialogue and exchange of views among the Defence Ministers and senior defence officials of its member states.

(Mindef)

PACSCAT, Partial Air Cushion + Catamaran Landing Craft

17 Oktober 2009

Pacscat is lowered into the water for the first time (photo : Qinetiq)

QinetiQ's PACSCAT Technology Demonstrator Takes to the Water

The PACSCAT (Partial Air Cushion Supported CATamaran) Innovative Solution Demonstrator Craft (ISDC) has just entered the water for the first time at the Hythe Marine Park, near Southampton and will shortly commence rigorous sea trials. QinetiQ was awarded the contract to manage the design and build of the vessel and then conduct a series of evaluation trials in September 2007.

QinetiQ to manage forthcoming sea trials to test the full scale demonstrator vessel (image : Qinetiq)

The high speed, all aluminium PACSCAT ISDC vessel is 30m long, 7.7m in the beam, has a design vehicle payload of 55 tonnes and an approximate loaded weight of 175 tonnes. It is propelled by twin waterjets, driven by MTU Diesel engines and is designed to test at full scale the hydrodynamics of the PACSCAT hullform and to investigate its feasibility to deliver significantly faster speeds than traditional landing craft. The vessel makes use of the PACSCAT concept originated by John Lewthwaite of Independent Maritime Assessment Associates Ltd.

The original fast landing craft design requirement was to accommodate up to five Viking armoured fighting vehicles. It is intended to off-load front line vehicles and troops from Royal Navy amphibious ships to the beach and is in response to the MOD’s requirement to launch rapid and effective amphibious operations from over the horizon.

Other source says that max speed of this craft over 25 knots (image : Qinetiq)

QinetiQ was contracted by the MOD’s Research Acquisition Organisation, (now the Defence Technology Innovation Centre) to manage the procurement of the demonstrator vessel, act as the design authority and to manage the all important safety process and trials programme. QinetiQ then invited competitive bids from companies in the shipbuilding sector, to bring a broad mix of experience to the project. Griffon Hoverwork Ltd, the world leaders in hovercraft construction, lead the construction team and are also fitting out the vessel. They joined with Aluminium Shipbuilders Ltd for the hull construction; BMT Nigel Gee Ltd provided the detailed design; and BMT Marine Projects Ltd undertook project management support for Griffon Hoverwork Ltd.

“The PACSCAT concept is a leading contender to meet the MOD’s fast landing craft requirement. It will be capable of performing a variety of roles, where high speed and high payload capacity are required and has exceptional beaching qualities because of its low and variable draught,” explained Iain Kennedy, practice leader for QinetiQ’s Maritime Platforms Consultancy business. “The industry partners are all working well together and the trials of the full-sized PACSCAT ISDC that start later this year will determine the performance of the PACSCAT hullform at full scale and the relevant operational capability. We will then provide comprehensive recommendations for design optimisation to inform the Fast Landing Craft IPT’s requirements engineering and procurement process.”

Trials already conducted include 1/15th scale model tests in QinetiQ testing tanks at Haslar and a 1/3rd scale manned model that show enhanced performance over the current in-service capability, with exceptional performance during beaching noted during the manned model trials.

(Qinetiq)

Royal Navy Commissions into the Fleet HMS Daring First Type 45 Destroyer

25 Juli 2009

HMS Daring is commissioned into the fleet (photo : Deagel)

HMS Daring, the Royal Navy's newest and most advanced warship, has been formally commissioned into the fleet today in front of the ship's sponsor, Her Royal Highness the Countess of Wessex.

The Countess, who launched the Type 45 destroyer in Scotland in 2006, was principal guest at the colourful 'Christening' ceremony at Victory Jetty, Portsmouth Naval Base, today, Thursday 23 July 2009.

Hundreds of guests including Commander-In-Chief, Admiral Sir Trevor Soar, and families of the 190 ship's company attended the ceremony which was conducted by Chaplain of the Fleet The Venerable John Green.

Her Royal Highness inspected the front rank of a Guard of Honour, comprising 24 members of the ship's company, and the Band of Her Majesty's Royal Marines, Portsmouth.

HMS Daring is a air warfare destroyer (photo : Naval Technology)

HMS Daring's Commanding Officer, Captain Paddy McAlpine, read the Commissioning Warrant and the National Anthem was played as the ship's Jack and White Ensign were raised and the commissioning pennant was unfurled.

The ceremony also included a flypast by two Typhoon aircraft from 11 Squadron RAF which is affiliated to the ship.

Capt McAlpine said: "It gives me immense pride to be here at this momentous occasion as the ship's Commanding Officer. HMS Daring opens a new chapter in the illustrious history of the Royal Navy."I am fortunate to have an excellent ship's company who are all working extremely hard to bring HMS Daring, the first of class, into service so that she may continue to contribute to the Navy's global commitments and provide air defence at a level previously unseen.

"It is difficult to imagine how much effort and behind the scenes work has gone into preparing this day and we are honoured to have Her Royal Highness here to celebrate our commissioning." The ceremony was rounded off in traditional Royal Navy fashion with the cutting of a commissioning cake.

HMS Daring during sea trial (photo : Navy News)

Performing the honour was the CO's wife, Janette, and Able Seaman Daniel Small who celebrates his 17th birthday today and is the youngest member of the ship's company.

Her Royal Highness then went on board HMS Daring for a short time before joining a reception for guests on the quayside. The Countess of Wessex, and HMS DARING's Commanding Officer Captain Paddy McAlpine inspect the Guard of HonourHMS Daring is the first of six Type 45 destroyers and all will be based in Portsmouth. The second, HMS Dauntless, is due to make her first entry in to Portsmouth early next year.

The Type 45 Destroyer is the largest and most powerful Air Defence Destroyer ever built for the Royal Navy. It will provide UK Defence with a world-class military capability.

HMS Daring and Typhoon (photo : MoD)

The prime role of the Type 45 Destroyer will be Air Defence: protecting UK national and allied/coalition forces against enemy aircraft and missiles. It will carry the UK variant of the world-leading Principal Anti-Air Missile System (PAAMS) including the UK designed Sampson multi-function radar.

This system, which has been named Sea Viper by the Royal Navy, will set new standards in Air Defence, capable of defending the Type 45 and ships in its company from multiple attacks from even the most sophisticated anti-ship missiles and aircraft.

In addition to its world class Air Defence capability, one of the Type 45's greatest assets is its versatility. The Type 45 will be able to act as a base platform for a deployable Headquarters. It is the only platform of its size in UK Defence able to do this and will result is an improvement in the UK's expeditionary capability.

Type 45 cutaway (photo : Defense Industry Daily)

The Type 45 will be able to embark up to 60 troops (over and above its own complement) and their equipment, and support them with a modern medical facility that can deliver surgical capability.

Type 45 also has a large flight deck that can accommodate helicopters up to and including the size of a Chinook. The ship can also take up to 700 people if necessary to support a civilian evacuation from war zones or natural disasters.

The Type 45 is not only a world class Anti-Air Warfare Destroyer it will also act as a multi-role, general-purpose platform, able to contribute effectively to a range of world-wide maritime and joint operations.

(Deagel)

New Unmanned Baby Sub to Protect Coastal Waters

2 Juli 2009

Talisman-unmanned autonomous submarine / unmanned underwater vehicle (photo : BAE System)

FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom – In a move to help combat the growing threat of explosive mines hidden in shallow coastal waters such as ports and harbours and to increase the protection available to world shipping, BAE Systems has launched its first unmanned autonomous submarine to detect and deal with this newfound threat.

The 50kg vessel, called Talisman L, uses high-definition forward and sideways looking sonars, as well as a host of multi-view cameras. It has a high degree of manoeuvrability and can turn within its own length and is able to operate at depths of 100 metres for anything up to 12 hours. With a top speed of more than five knots, it can hover and move around in any direction.

Paul Laity, Naval Programmes Director at BAE Systems Integrated System Technologies, said:

“While open water threats remain significant, there is an increasing need for a threat detection capability in confined coastal areas. With our new Talisman L we are providing a way of protecting our service men and women in these port and harbour environments.

“Talisman L can be deployed from almost any vessel, including rigid inflatable boats, and can be controlled either from a stand-alone console or integrated into a command ship’s Combat Management System, saving space and increasing operational effectiveness.”

Initial prototype of Talisman UAS (photo : Elstonengineeringservices)

The submarine can operate autonomously, using pre-set mission parameters, but operators can assume manual control at any time giving it significant tactical flexibility and command oversight.

Talisman L is one of a range of Talisman Autonomous Unmanned Vehicles that share open platform architectures, mission system components and command and training infrastructures.

One of the key features of the Talisman L is its ability to become a payload for the much larger ‘mother ship’ Talisman M unmanned submarine. This unique combination of systems allows a fully integrated approach to Mine Counter Measures to be undertaken, from detection through to neutralisation.

(BAE System)

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