Preligens Report: Detecting China’s Aircraft Carriers
Preligens, the expert in artificial intelligence in the service of satellite image analysis for Defense, published a report on the aircraft carriers of the Chinese navy (PLAN).
Video: Future Dutch Submarine – Naval Group’s Barracuda
Interview with Naval Group on their proposal for the Walrus-class submarine replacement program.
Second Upgraded La Fayette-Class Frigate Is Operational Again
French Navy (Marine Nationale) frigate "La Fayette" is back in the fleet and ready for duty. It is the second La Fayette-class frigate to benefit from a comprehensive upgrade program.
Video: Future Dutch Submarine – TKMS Type 212CD E
Interview with ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) on their proposal for the Walrus-class submarine replacement program.
Video: Future Dutch Submarine – Saab C71 (based on A26)
Interview with Saab and Damen on their proposal for the Walrus-class submarine replacement program: The C71.
Video: Dutch Naval Programs – Submarines, ASWF, rMCM
Interview with Vice Admiral Arie Jan de Waard, Director of the Defense Materiel Organization (DMO) on three major Dutch naval programs
First Look: New French Frigate with her PSIM Integrated Mast
The hull of the first FDI frigate, Amiral Ronarc'h (D660), was taken out of the dry dock on 9 November 2022. The PSIM (Panoramic Sensor & Intelligence Module) was fitted on the frigate the next day.
Japanese Maya-class destroyers test-fire SM-3 missiles
On November 16 and 19, 2022, the JMSDF Maya-class destroyers conducted two test firings of SM-3 ballistic missile defense (BMD) missiles.
Final FREMM Frigate ‘Lorraine’ Delivered to the French Navy
The French Armament General Directorate (DGA) took delivery of the FREMM Frigate 'Lorraine' from Naval Group on 16 November 2022.
Netherlands’ Submarine Replacement Program: RFQ sent to 3 Shipbuilders
The Dutch "Walrus-class submarine replacement program" reached a new milestone today: The ministry of defense (MoD) of the Netherlands submitted the request for quotation (RFQ) to the three competing shipyards.