European Military News, Reports, Data, etc.

Four days old already, but still relevant I think.

First is the german selection of MEADS over an improved PATRIOT to develop and deliver the technology for the future german tactical air & missile defense system. After the US withdrawel in 2011, it got a little silent around the system. But development continued and that seems to bear fruits now.

Germany Announces MEADS Selection for Future Air and Missile Defense System


Selection makes Germany the first country to benefit from MEADS development

ORLANDO, Fla., June 9, 2015 – The German Federal Ministry of Defence has chosen the

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as the basis for Taktisches Luftverteidigungssystem (TLVS), a next-generation network-based tactical air and missile defense system. It will replace Patriot air defense systems initially fielded in the 1980s.

Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) will share in development of Germany’s TLVS with its MEADS International partner MBDA Deutschland.

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In 2013, at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, MEADS became the first air and missile defense system to demonstrate a dual intercept of targets attacking simultaneously from opposite directions. MEADS is designed to significantly reduce operation and support costs by covering a larger area with less manpower and equipment, and less demand on airlift. Once in theater, MEADS elements emplace more quickly and can be repositioned without shutting the system down. ...

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Simultaniously the german MoD announced a decission to open a bidding process for four (with an option of two more) multi-role warships for the navy. These MKS180 vessels were initally called for under the reference of K131.
The idea of making the ship modular ment, however, that it would need to be considerably bigger the the initial corvette type draft. With a base crew or around 100.

World | Tue Jun 9, 2015 6:09pm BST
Germany set to buy four multi-role warships
BERLIN

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has a budget of around 4 billion euros (2.9 billion pounds) to buy four new multi-role combat ships and plans to issue a tender open to European firms, Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday.

The new MKS 180 warships are expected to be delivered from 2023. They are intended to be capable of attacking targets on land and underwater, and providing aerial protection to other vessels in a range of 20 km (12 miles).

A ministry source said German firms, notably Luerssen, would be well placed to compete for the contract.

The defence ministry has been hit by years of funding cuts and headaches in procurement. It wants six of the new warships in all, although a decision on buying the other two is unlikely to be made before 2030.

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Scratch said:

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I have no clue about the status of the RBS15 Mk IV, though. It went a bit silent on that front, unfortunatly. ...

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a moment ago I noticed navyreco had recently put on his Facebook Profile this article about the Mark 3 missile: Diehl & Saab Complete Operational Test of RBS15 Mk3 Missile with German Navy K130 Corvette
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RBS 15 Mk IV planned for new Frigate F125

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(interim solution until joint sea/land attack missile RBS 15 MK4 becomes available

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Harpoon recovered from F122 retired.

This new missile RBS 15 Mk IV is a SSM and also a LACM with a long range over 1 000 km announced, good stuff there, to see.

Jura said:

a moment ago I noticed navyreco had recently put on his Facebook Profile this article about the Mark 3 missile: Diehl & Saab Complete Operational Test of RBS15 Mk3 Missile with German Navy K130 Corvette
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Although, I think only some days ago, I read a report that so far only a very small number of missiles has actually been procured. And there's no immidiate plans to get more.

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RBS 15 Mk IV planned for new Frigate F125

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Harpoon recovered from F122 retired.

This new missile RBS 15 Mk IV is a SSM and also a LACM with a long range over 1 000 km announced, good stuff there, to see.

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The Mk.III has a land attack capability as well already. The Mk.IV, besdes the massively increased range will also feature a dual mode seeker. Even more ECM robustness.
I also wonder if these weapons will find their way into the new Mks180 design, which I believe to be likely at this time.

American B-52 bombers escorted by JAS-39 Gripen figthers from the Swedish airforce.

The B-52´s were dropping seamines nearby Ravlunda, Sweden as part of the 43rd BALTOPS exercise (June 5-20 2015). It was the first time B-52´s were exercising in Swedish airspace.

Helicopters Airbus launches design phase of the new European heavy helicopter X6


(Defensa.com) At Air Show Paris Air Show has unveiled the launch of the design phase of the new Airbus X6 helicopter Helicopters. He thus begins a period of two years to define the new weight helicopter pesado.Aunque first be allocated to operations in the oil and gas sector, the X6 is also suitable for search and rescue missions, transport etc.

In order to meet the operational needs of customers during the design phase important marketing options, architecture and design of the twin-engine helicopter will be studied, supported all for an intensive dialogue with clients around the world, which will aim to validate the value creation that the X6 will bring in their operations. The X6 is the latest member of the generation of Airbus Helicopters H and then the H160 helicopter, recently introduced.

"In the next decade, the X6 will be for the heavy equipment segment that the H160 is today for medium-weight helicopters. And further policy guidance in the industry not only for their design but also by the production strategy, because we trust in the industrial capacities of the core countries, including Poland as a new pillar, "explains Guillaume Faury, president of Airbus Helicopters. "Our goal is to bring to market solutions helicopter more efficient and able to respond to future developments in the needs of our customers and the industry itself."

To define and develop the X6, Airbus Helicopters relies on its reputation recognized industry leader. The result will be one new generation twin-engine helicopter, mature and capable of operating at all times - including anti-icing system - right from the first delivery. One of the primary innovations of the X6 is to the control system of electric flight (fly-by-wire). As the most recent program of this manufacturer, the X6 benefits from the long tradition of innovation and experience of the company and share features with the latest helicopter of the brand, including the new H175 and H160.Una After reaching the proper maturity stage Conception will start the next phase - development - leading to the commissioning of the apparatus during the 2020s.

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Russian four mast sailing ship (state fishing fleet training ship) collides with two Iclandic Coast Guard vessels in Reykjavík, Iceland, on June 11, 2015.

The Russian STV Kruzenshtern was built in Germany in 1926 and was later surrendered to the USSR in 1946 as reparation following WWII. The tall ship is currently used as a training vessel for the Baltic Fishing Fleet State Academy.

The vessel will remain in Iceland as part of the ongoing investigation

Miragedriver said:

Helicopters Airbus launches design phase of the new European heavy helicopter X6

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Looks like Euro.... I mean Airbus Helicopter, does not believe there is any demand for the Speed and development of the X3 Gyrodyne.

TerraN_EmpirE said:

Looks like Euro.... I mean Airbus Helicopter, does not believe there is any demand for the Speed and development of the X3 Gyrodyne.

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Airbus's sleek looking H-160 Helicopter:


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Scratch said:

Four days old already, but still relevant I think.

First is the german selection of MEADS over an improved PATRIOT to develop and deliver the technology for the future german tactical air & missile defense system. After the US withdrawel in 2011, it got a little silent around the system. But development continued and that seems to bear fruits now.

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Reminiscent of French air defense or are they new German or European air defense? Interesting detail behind the project.Very modern.

Like Typhoon in air strikes from EU.