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Indonesia Moving Closer To ‘Scorpene Evolved’ Submarine Deal In recent weeks, interactions between Naval Group and the Indonesian Ministry of Defence, Navy (TNI AL), as well as defence industry have intensified, suggesting a growing momentum towards the potential signing of a contract for two Scorpene Evolved Submarines. - TNI AL currently has four submarines in its inventory; one German-made Type-209/1300 and three South Korean-made Jang Bogo-class (Type-209/1400). Meanwhile, in its force design, TNI AL is supposed to operate a minimum of 12 submarines. https://lnkd.in/ghgtHXXV

🚢 Navigating New Horizons in Naval Innovation!   As the WESTERN BALTIC ENGINEERING team is in the process of designing a modern warship, we pay significant attention to tapping into the naval industry markets.   🇩🇰Recently, we had a great opportunity to meet companies actively working in this field during an event organized by Naval Team Denmark in Klaipėda.   📍The specific topic was complemented by an equally unique venue – B2B meetings were held onboard the Danish frigates ‘NIELS JUEL’ and ‘WILLEMOES.’   Naval Team Denmark has a long-lasting and integrated relationship with the Royal Danish Navy and works in close cooperation with the Danish Defence. The organization regularly conducts promotional events onboard Danish Navy ships during port visits all over the world, providing the chance to present and get acquainted with relevant products and solutions in a real operational environment.   ‘Strengthening international partnerships and sharing experiences are extremely valuable as we have a common goal – to contribute to maritime security and enhancing the position of our marine engineering industry through advanced solutions and joint projects’, says Marius Arkusauskas, Director of the Western Baltic Engineering.   𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿!   #NavalIndustry #MarineEngineering #MaritimeSecurity #Shipbuilding #InternationalPartnerships #NavalTeamDenmark #B2BMeetings #Defence #Frigates #Innovation #AdvancedSolutions #JointProjects #Klaipeda #WarshipDesign #WesternBalticEngineering #IndustryCollaboration #Engineering #VesselDesign #ShipDesign #Navy  

“The design for the Constellation-class frigates is based off the FREMM parent design that is in service with the Italian and French navies, but Naval Sea Systems Command has altered the drawings to meet U.S. Navy standards. While the design at one point shared 85 percent commonality with the FREMM, it’s not (sic) closer to 15 percent, USNI News understands.” DOD Acquisition needs a more robust and dynamic way to manage requirements. True Digital Engineering would help. https://lnkd.in/etnNx9rp

Royal Navy optimising the future of ship support NSIGN (Naval Support Integrated Global Network) is a new CAT A (above £400 Million) programme set up to optimise the future management and delivery of engineering support for Royal Navy Ships and Submarines including Naval Base services which support such delivery. An RFI associated with the Ships engineering support project of the NSIGN programme has been released to initiate the start of early market engagement phase aimed at gaining a market view of the emerging requirements and feasibility of possible options. https://lnkd.in/eb-u4pc8 NSIGN is exploring options to deliver an improved support model and transformed ships engineering enterprise, which will aim to deliver a paradigm shift in availability to sustain a Global, Modern, Ready Royal Navy. To enable this vision, the Navy must have a regime to deliver capable and resilient repair and maintenance support to Ships in both the UK and worldwide. #smes #suppychain #maritime #maritimeconnection #smemaritimeawards23 #lisw23 #dsei2023

Royal Navy optimising the future of ship support NSIGN (Naval Support Integrated Global Network) is a new CAT A (above £400 Million) programme set up to optimise the future management and delivery of engineering support for Royal Navy Ships and Submarines including Naval Base services which support such delivery. An RFI associated with the Ships engineering support project of the NSIGN programme has been released to initiate the start of early market engagement phase aimed at gaining a market view of the emerging requirements and feasibility of possible options. https://lnkd.in/eb-u4pc8 NSIGN is exploring options to deliver an improved support model and transformed ships engineering enterprise, which will aim to deliver a paradigm shift in availability to sustain a Global, Modern, Ready Royal Navy. To enable this vision, the Navy must have a regime to deliver capable and resilient repair and maintenance support to Ships in both the UK and worldwide. #smes #suppychain #maritime #maritimeconnection #smemaritimeawards23 #lisw23 #dsei2023

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 | 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐄 • Defence SA, Defence Australia, Director of Maritime Mel Slater—Pioneering the Future of Maritime Intelligence at Warships 2024 Conference In a paradigm-shifting display of expertise and foresight, the esteemed Director of Maritime, Mel Slater, took center stage at the illustrious Warships 2024: Future Surface Combatants Conference in Adelaide. Surrounded by a coterie of elite defense industry luminaries, Mel expounded upon the intricate tapestry of current South Australian maritime programs and visionary workforce initiatives, igniting a symphony of discourse on the cutting edge of maritime intelligence and technology. Against the backdrop of the maiden conference in Adelaide, a veritable crucible of intellectual exchange emerged, offering a veritable cornucopia of insights into the veritable tapestry of maritime engineering and technology that lies ahead. From the ethereal zone of information warfare to the celestial expanse of space, from the sleek contours of patrol vessels to the intricate lattice of operational radar networks, the discourse burgeoned with discussions on technologies that are sculpting the destiny of naval warfare. A crown jewel of the conference was the reverent spotlight on the Triton unmanned aircraft system, an avant-garde marvel that has unfurled new vistas in maritime surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities. The seamless integration of unmanned systems not only promises to redefine the modus operandi of maritime operations but also heralds a new epoch of precision and efficacy in naval endeavors. Furthermore, the reverberations surrounding land combat vehicles and maritime intelligence systems underscored the imperativeness of integrated capabilities in the hallowed sanctum of modern naval warfare. As the tempests of maritime threats continue to evolve, the clarion call for robust and agile defense solutions reverberates with an urgency that cannot be ignored. The Warships 2024 Conference, a crucible of wisdom and synergy, not only unfurled a vista of knowledge exchange and camaraderie but also incubated a crucible of innovation and visionary thinking within the maritime echelons. With an unswerving gaze fixed on emergent technologies and strategic imperatives, the conference laid the foundation for a future where maritime intelligence will stand as the bastion of security and the vanguard of safeguarding our oceans and fortifying our nations. As we bask in the afterglow of the illuminating discussions and visionary expositions at the conference, it becomes palpable that the galaxy of maritime intelligence is an ethereal realm rife with boundless opportunities. Through leveraging the magic of innovation and collaboration, we can steer through the challenging waters ahead and carve a path towards a maritime future. #Australia #Southaustralia #maritime #intelligence #oceans #nations #globalpowerhouse #globalleadership

Equipping naval personnel with the state-of-the-art tools and opportunities necessary to perform their duties effectively also allows them to realise their full professional potential, writes Rod Bird Rod Bird, Head Austal Technology. In an era where technological advancements and strategic imperatives are reshaping naval operations globally, navies around the world face a critical challenge that strikes at the very core of their operational readiness: workforce retention. The Royal New Zealand Navy’s recent decision to withdraw its Offshore Patrol Vessels, Otago and Wellington, along with the Inshore Patrol Vessel Hawea, underscores a troubling trend that has not spared even the most venerable maritime forces. Similar to New Zealand’s predicament, the Royal Navy and the Royal Australian Navy have been compelled to sideline major fleet units, all due to acute shortages in critical workforce competencies. Read the rest of the article here: https://lnkd.in/gCtbSBCe #defence #defencenews #defenceindustry #sustainment #navy #defencecapability #militarytech #workforceretention #mro #lifecyclemanagement

The German Navy will receive its urgently needed extra maritime power through an additional procurement of two F126 frigates. Last week, the Budget Committee of the German Bundestag gave the green light for the procurement of a fifth and sixth vessel. Today, the Procurement Organisation of the German Armed Forces (BAAINBw) gave us at Damen Naval the official go-ahead to expand the original contract of four multipurpose frigates to six vessels. “This is good news, and we are honoured that our German client has the confidence in us and the F126 design to order two more ships,” says Damen Naval Managing Director Roland Briene. “With this decision, we will be able to expand the ‘Niedersachsen’ class to six ships. It is the quickest way to expand and modernise the surface fleet of the German Navy. This decision also benefits the German procurement organisation and the involved industry. Having more ships of the same class brings many advantages.” The first frigate is due to be delivered in 2028. Ship five and six will be delivered in 2033 and 2034 respectively. Construction of the two additional F126 frigates also takes place entirely in Germany. (Pictured) Damen Naval Managing Director Roland Briene and BAAINBw Director General Annette Lehnigk-Emden shake hands as the F126 project team looks on. Behind them from left: Niko Oertel (Damen Naval), Magiel Venema (Damen Naval), Kathrin Rohloff (Damen Naval), Rudolf Braun (BAAINBw), Frank Verhelst (Damen Naval), Andreas Czerwinski (BAAINBw), Claudia Baldus (BAAINBw), and Stefan Maier (BAAINBw). #F126 #shipbuilding #naval #DamenNaval

A ship of the future. The advantages of a mission modular system are many, but one is the significant advantages related to handling obsolescence and future proofing. As the systems in a capacity module become obsolete, they can be upgraded or replaced while the host platforms remain available for continuous operation. #TheFutureIsModular

Hanwha Ocean is set to build its first submarine production centre in North America as part of its efforts to secure a USD45bn Canadian contract for up to 12 submarines, which will include #MRO. The Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (#CPSP) was launched in 2021 to replace Canada’s ageing Victoria-class submarines, and the Department of National Defence expects to finalise a contract by 2026. In May, Hanwha Ocean proposed the Korean Submarine-III (#KSS_III), jointly developed with Hyundai Heavy Industries to bid for the contract. In June, the company signed a “technical cooperation agreement” with Babcock Canada Inc. to collaborate on MRO services, having previously signed an MoU in 2022 to collaborate on systems integration programmes. Hanwha Ocean’s ongoing investment in expanding its overseas naval production facilities and innovation centres is in line with the company’s aim to manufacture five submarines annually from 2029. Find out more in the 17th issue of the CTO Newsletter 👉 Link in the comments. #CTO #offset #defenceindustry #SouthKorea #Canada #submarines #navaltechnology