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martes, 14 de noviembre de 2023

LM moderniza la clase Hobart con CMS

Lockheed Martin completa las actualizaciones de los destructores clase Hobart para admitir la integración CMS



Destructor clase Hobart (foto: Aus DoD)

Lockheed Martin Australia completa el contrato de agente de diseño del sistema de combate Aegis a tiempo y dentro del presupuesto

SYDNEY, Australia – Lockheed Martin Australia entregó el contrato de Agente de Diseño del Sistema de Combate (CSD-A) de Fase 6 SEA 4000, a tiempo y dentro del presupuesto, lo que resultó en una actualización histórica de la arquitectura de diseño que respaldará la integración de la Línea Base del Sistema de Combate Aegis. 9, incluida la defensa contra misiles balísticos, en los destructores de misiles guiados (DDG) clase Hobart de la Marina Real Australiana (RAN).

A través del contrato CSD-A, Lockheed Martin Australia entregó servicios avanzados de ingeniería de sistemas de combate como parte de la actualización DDG Aegis Baseline 9. El trabajo realizado incluyó la finalización exitosa de la revisión de requisitos del sistema, revisiones de diseño incrementales, realización de auditorías de configuración física de la plataforma DDG y creación de un entorno virtual 3D del Centro de información de combate que ofrece una representación visual vívida y fácil de usar de los compartimentos del sistema de combate a los operadores de la RAN. .

Lockheed Martin Australia logró estos resultados a través de un compromiso estrecho y continuo con la RAN, el Grupo de Sostenimiento y Construcción Naval Naval (NSSG) del Departamento de Defensa y trabajando con socios de la industria.

A nivel nacional, Lockheed Martin Australia ahora cuenta con una fuerza laboral marítima de más de 140 personas que es capaz, tiene experiencia y está lista para continuar desempeñando su papel de liderazgo en la integración, el mantenimiento y el trabajo de mejora del Sistema de Combate Aegis en Australia.

El director ejecutivo de Lockheed Martin Australia y Nueva Zelanda, Warren McDonald, dijo: "Felicito a la Marina Real Australiana por comenzar el trabajo de diseño de las actualizaciones críticas del sistema de combate Aegis de los destructores clase Hobart".

"Las actualizaciones de Aegis garantizarán que Australia siga el ritmo del programa de modernización Aegis de la Marina de los EE. UU., aumente la letalidad del sistema de combate y avance la interoperabilidad con nuestros aliados en toda la región del Indo Pacífico".

Rob Milligan, líder de la línea de negocios de sensores y sistemas de guerra integrados de Lockheed Martin Australia, dijo: “Lockheed Martin Australia está extremadamente orgulloso de la finalización de este contrato. Trabajamos mano a mano con el Departamento de Defensa, la Marina Real Australiana y los socios de la industria Navantia Australia, Saab Australia y Relegen para lograr hitos clave en el diseño de la actualización DDG”.

“Este resultado es una demostración del enfoque sostenido de la misión de Lockheed Martin Australia para cumplir de manera efectiva las prioridades operativas de la Marina Real Australiana. Como custodio de Aegis en la industria australiana, esperamos continuar trabajando con la Marina Real Australiana, el NSSG, los socios de la industria y la Marina de los EE. UU. para garantizar la presencia continua del Sistema de Combate Aegis en Australia”.

Después de la finalización de este contrato, Lockheed Martin Australia ha hecho la transición al Equipo de Proyecto Integrado de Integración del Sistema de Combate, trabajando con BAESMA y Saab Australia proporcionando la columna vertebral de la capacidad de ingeniería para los elementos del Sistema de Combate de la Actualización del Destructor. Este equipo continuará el trabajo iniciado por CSD-A y durante la próxima década entregará actualizaciones del sistema de combate en HMAS Hobart, HMAS Sydney y HMAS Brisbane.

sábado, 29 de julio de 2023

Italia fija condiciones de mantenimiento de sus principales buques

Contratado al MOC de NAe Cavour y dos barcos de la clase “Orizzonte”






Seguranca e Defesa

La Dirección de Armamento Naval de la Secretaría General de Defensa de Italia firmó un contrato con Orizzonte Sistemi Navali – OSN (una empresa conjunta de Fincantieri y Leonardo) para el Mantenimiento en Condiciones Operacionales – MOC (Maintenance in Operational Conditions) del portaaviones Cavour (Foto: Leonardo) y los destructores Andrea Doria y Caio Duilio, de la clase “Orizzonte”. Las actividades se refieren a las plataformas y sistemas y equipos de combate de las unidades en el período 2023-2028, con el fin de asegurar el mantenimiento de sus condiciones operativas. El trabajo se completará a fines de 2028.

domingo, 21 de agosto de 2022

Corea del Sur busca su nuevo AEGIS



Corea del Sur bota nuevo destructor Aegis de 8.200 toneladas

La Armada de Corea del Sur ha lanzado un nuevo destructor de 8.200 toneladas equipado con potentes armas y sistemas de última generación.

Nombrado en honor a un rey visionario de la dinastía Joseon, el destructor Jeongjo The Great fue botado en el astillero de Hyundai Heavy Industries.

Alrededor de 150 personas, incluidos militares y altos funcionarios del gobierno, estuvieron presentes durante el evento.

Según los informes, el destructor es el primer buque de guerra construido bajo el programa de adquisición Gwanggaeto-III Batch-II del país para adquirir y desplegar tres destructores de última generación.

"Como símbolo de los esfuerzos para construir una Armada oceánica fuerte y de alta tecnología y un activo estratégico nacional, se espera que el destructor de 8200 toneladas aumente aún más las capacidades de combate de la Armada", dijo el servicio , citado por Yonhap News. agencia _









Características y capacidades

El destructor Jeongjo The Great está equipado con una plataforma de interceptación de misiles y capacidades mejoradas de guerra antisubmarina.

Con una longitud registrada de 170 metros (557 pies) y un ancho de 21 metros (68 pies), puede transportar helicópteros MH-60R Sea Hawk y otros tipos de aeronaves militares.

El buque cuenta con funciones de evasión de radar y está equipado con el sistema de combate Aegis más nuevo capaz de detectar, rastrear e interceptar misiles balísticos.

El buque también está equipado con misiles balísticos guiados barco-tierra y misiles guiados barco-aire de largo alcance.

Su sistema de sonar avanzado de construcción local también puede apuntar a submarinos enemigos y armas submarinas como torpedos.

Según la Armada de Corea del Sur, el servicio continuará desarrollando y adquiriendo tecnologías de vanguardia basadas en el mar para abordar amenazas futuras y prepararse para cambios en el entorno de batalla.

miércoles, 10 de agosto de 2022

Nuevo mástil para el HMAS Stuart

HMAS Stuart tiene un nuevo mástil



Nuevo mástil para HMAS Stuart 153 (foto: BAE Systems)

HMAS Stuart mástil arriba y encendido

HMAS Stuart ahora tiene un nuevo mástil como parte de la actualización de capacidad de mediana vida de la fragata clase Anzac (AMCAP).

El mástil incorpora tecnologías que proporcionarán una detección, clasificación e identificación mejoradas de los contactos aéreos con un mayor nivel de gestión general, soporte y confiabilidad y garantiza que la clase Anzac se mantenga a la vanguardia de la capacidad. El mástil de reemplazo es más alto y más ancho que el mástil anterior para que pueda acomodar el nuevo sistema de radar CEA L-Band, al tiempo que conserva la capacidad de radar Anti-Ship Missile Defense.

Con un peso de 31 toneladas, el mástil fue levantado por un equipo de operadores de grúa, aparejadores, instaladores, superintendentes y un supervisor mecánico, y la operación tardó menos de un día en completarse. Ahora tomará alrededor de un mes completar la instalación.

HMAS Stuart atracó en las instalaciones de BAE Systems Henderson en abril de 2021 para su actualización.

BAE Systems tiene alrededor de cuatrocientas personas que apoyan a AMCAP a través de WAMA y alrededor de 250 proveedores australianos están apoyando actualmente el programa.

BAE Systems Australia Luke Simmons dijo:

“El diseño, la fabricación y la integración del mástil en HMAS Stuart demuestran otro hito exitoso logrado bajo el programa AMCAP y el desarrollo continuo de la capacidad de apoyo para apoyar a la Marina Real Australiana”.

ADPR 

lunes, 21 de marzo de 2022

Australia: La tripulación del HMAS Arunta entrena duro antes de su alistamiento

La tripulación del HMAS Arunta entrena duro antes del despliegue





HMAS Arunta con mástil y radar nuevos (foto: thedownsnz)


La compañía del barco de HMAS Arunta ha estado ocupada manteniendo y mejorando sus habilidades desde que partió de su puerto de origen de Sydney el mes pasado para un despliegue de presencia regional.

La travesía por la costa este de Australia no fue un crucero de placer para la tripulación de la fragata clase Anzac, con cada día lleno de un programa de actividades de entrenamiento individual y colectivo.

La capacitación va desde mejorar las habilidades técnicas, con mantenimiento de rutina y mantenerse competente en la seguridad de las armas pequeñas, hasta capacitación más compleja, como operaciones en la cabina de vuelo con el helicóptero MH-60R Seahawk embarcado de Arunta o ejercicios de control de daños en todo el barco.



Las áreas clave de enfoque incluyeron la integración del vuelo embarcado, que incluía la aeronave, la tripulación y el equipo de mantenimiento, con el equipo de operaciones de la cubierta de vuelo del barco, junto con la artillería naval y la guerra antisubmarina.

El ajetreado programa de capacitación es una parte normal de la vida en el mar para el personal de la Armada, cuyas habilidades individuales y de equipo se desarrollan y evalúan continuamente.

El entrenamiento fue el paso final en la preparación del barco antes de emprender un despliegue de presencia regional en el Indo-Pacífico.



El oficial al mando del HMAS Arunta, el comandante Samuel Woolrych, dijo que estaba satisfecho con la forma en que se había unido su equipo.

“Ha sido un tiempo intenso desde que salimos de nuestro puerto de origen, pero las tripulaciones del barco y del vuelo se han unido en un solo equipo integrado. Nos hemos asegurado de que el dominio de las habilidades individuales y colectivas esté a la altura y tenemos a todo el equipo trabajando como uno solo”, dijo el Comandante Woolrych.

“Estamos bien entrenados, confiamos el uno en el otro, conocemos nuestro barco y estamos listos para cualquier tarea posible”.



Desde entonces, HMAS Arunta completó una visita logística de rutina al puerto de Darwin antes de partir para apoyar la contribución de larga data de Australia para preservar la seguridad y la estabilidad en el Indo-Pacífico.

Este primer despliegue de presencia regional para 2022 brindará oportunidades para realizar ejercicios marítimos y mejorar la interoperabilidad con socios en las regiones del sudeste asiático y el noreste del océano Índico.


Ministerio de defensa de Australia

domingo, 21 de noviembre de 2021

Australia busca asociarse con Indonesía a través de la RAN

(Vista australiana) HMAS Anzac fortalece su asociación con Indonesia




Los barcos de la armada indonesia KRI Gusti Ngurah Rai, KRI Malahayati y HMAS Anzac navegan en compañía durante el Ejercicio New Horizon (todas las fotos: Aus DoD)

El HMAS Anzac se entrenó con dos barcos de la Armada de Indonesia este mes durante el Ejercicio New Horizon, un compromiso bélico marítimo de alto nivel bienal clave.

El ejercicio se llevó a cabo en las aguas de Surabaya, Indonesia, como la última actividad internacional de Indo-Pacific Endeavour (IPE21).



El oficial de navegación de Anzac, el teniente Dean Ryan, dijo que New Horizon era una gran oportunidad para entrenar con Indonesia.

“Permitió a los equipos del puente y de la sala de operaciones practicar varios ejercicios de guerra y navegación, todo lo cual mejoró enormemente nuestra interoperabilidad con nuestra nación socia más cercana”, dijo el teniente Ryan.



"Este ejercicio ha sido uno de los aspectos más destacados de 2021 para mí profesionalmente".

New Horizon se centró en desarrollar habilidades de guerra anti-superficie y aumentar la interoperabilidad entre las dos armadas.

Anzac se unió a los buques de la Armada de Indonesia KRI Gusti Ngurah Rai y KRI Malahayati en maniobras de oficial de guardia, operaciones de helicópteros, maniobras tácticas y series de guerra anti-superficie.



Lo más destacado fue la práctica de artillería de superficie, donde los tres barcos formaron un grupo de acción de superficie y simultáneamente atacaron un objetivo con sus cañones principales.

En las series de abordaje, los barcos no pudieron realizar un abordaje real debido a las restricciones de COVID-19, sin embargo, cada unidad pudo observar a la otra y se benefició de la práctica.



“Fue una gran oportunidad trabajar con la Armada de Indonesia, y sus habilidades de conducción de botes pequeños fueron impresionantes”, dijo el teniente Ryan.

El ejercicio terminó con un paso de vela a corta distancia y un intercambio de ritmos ceremoniales antes de que Anzac comenzara su viaje a través del Estrecho de Lombok en su camino a casa.



El comandante del IPE21, comodoro Mal Wise, dijo que la actividad fue un final apropiado para el despliegue del IPE, que incluyó varios compromisos virtuales entre funcionarios australianos e indonesios.

“New Horizon brindó a la compañía naviera de Anzac la oportunidad de construir una cooperación naval práctica con uno de los socios de seguridad más confiables de Australia y ayudó a solidificar nuestro compromiso de trabajar juntos para promover la paz y la estabilidad en nuestra región”, dijo el comodoro Wise.

Ministerio de defensa de Australia

jueves, 2 de septiembre de 2021

Nueva Zelanda: HMNZS Te Mana realiza actividades operartivas

Keeping Up with HMNZS Te Mana



HMNZS Te Mana after upgrade, prepare to handed over to New Zealand (photos : RNZN)

HMNZS Te Mana is in the process of gearing up for her Safety and Readiness Check (SARC) scheduled for the end of September, and Ship’s Company are ramping up the damage control training to get everyone prepared.

The first two weeks for Te Mana’s newcomers has focused on ship familiarisation. Recently, they moved onto training with damage control equipment, including the WEDA Electric Submersible Pump, and the Fall right system.



Te Mana’s Duty Watch Fire and Emergency Party have been practising their response to a Fire, Flood or Toxic Gas situation, and using the correct drills to overcome it.

All our personnel are trained in damage control as well as firefighting, sea survival and nuclear, biological and chemical protection techniques to prepare them for any combat or emergency situation.

NZ Navy

sábado, 22 de mayo de 2021

HMAS Sydney dispara por primera vez un ESSM

HMAS Sydney Fires an ESSM for the First Time





HMAS Sydney DDG-42 fires Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile in the Southern California Exercise Area (photo : RAN)

HMAS Sydney fires an Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile for the first time during Combat System Sea Qualification Trials in the Southern Californian Exercise Area off the coast of the United States.




In early April 2021 HMAS Sydney-42 AWD has deployed to San Diego to conduct combat system sea qualifications trials on its Aegis weapons system with the US Navy.

RAN

lunes, 22 de marzo de 2021

Australia testea sus capacidades ASW

RAN Tests Sub Detection and Tracking Capabilities




HMAS Hobart AWD (photo : RAN)


HMAS Hobart and HMAS Sheean have engaged in a military exercise off the coast of South Australia to test the Navy’s submarine detection capabilities.

Guided missile destroyer HMAS Hobart and Colins Class submarine HMAS Sheean have linked up off the coast of South Australia for a military exercise, designed to test the Royal Australian Navy’s submarine detection and tracking capability.

Crew aboard HMAS Hobart attempted to visually identify Sheean, submerged at periscope depth.

Able Seaman Boatswain’s Mate Ricki-Leigh Viney was the first person to detect the Collins Class submarine from the bridge wing of HMAS Hobart.


HMAS Sheean submarine (photo : Examiner)

“The upper decks were full with people using binoculars,” AB Viney said.

“No one thought it would be that hard to spot the periscope, but it was really difficult.”

Upon completion of the naval exercise, the crew of HMAS Hobart conducted tests and trials of the ship’s integrated sonar system, with the ship patrolling the gas and oil platforms in the Bass Strait.

This formed part of the Commonwealth government’s commitment to maintaining a military presence in the region.

HMAS Hobart is now en route to Fleet Base East in Sydney, where it is expected to gear up for Exercise Tasman Shield in March.

DefenceConnect

sábado, 20 de marzo de 2021

Australia: Pruebas combate para el tercer clase Hobart

Australia's Third Hobart-class Destroyer Sets Off for Combat Trials




HMAS Sydney (right) departing Fleet Base East for its combat systems trials (photo : Aus DoD)

The Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN’s) third Hobart-class air warfare destroyer (AWD) has set off for its combat systems trials, which will be conducted with the US Navy (USN).

The vessel, HMAS Sydney (42), departed home port at Fleet Base East, Garden Island, on 11 March for waters off the US west coast, where the trials will be conducted. “These tests are a crucial milestone in order for Sydney to be declared available for operational deployments,” reads a statement from Australia’s Department of Defence on the same day.

Sydney, which was commissioned in May 2020, is the final vessel in a three-ship programme to replace Australia’s Adelaide-class (US Oliver Hazard Perry design) guided-missile frigates. The first vessel, HMAS Hobart (39), was commissioned in September 2017, while the second warship, HMAS Brisbane (41), was inducted in October 2018.




The class has an overall length of 146.7 m, an overall beam of 18.6 m, and a hull draught of 4.9 m. It is powered by two General Electric LM2500 gas-turbine and two Caterpillar diesel engines in a combined diesel or gas (CODOG) configuration, and can attain a top speed of 28 kt, with a standard range of 5,000 n miles at 18 kts.

The warship incorporates the Aegis combat system, and its suite of sensors includes the Lockheed Martin and Raytheon AN/SPY 1D(V) phased-array radar and the Northrop Grumman AN/SPQ-9B surface search radar.

The AWD’s weapons include a 48-cell MK 41 vertical launching system (VLS) that can fire Standard Missile-2 medium-range Block IIIA (SM-2MR Block IIIA), and SM-2MR Block IIIB long-range surface-to-air missiles at hostile aerial threats. This VLS can also launch the Raytheon RIM-162B Evolved Seasparrow Missile (ESSM).

Jane's

sábado, 16 de enero de 2021

Nueva Zelanda: HMNZS Te Kaha vuelve a la base

HMNZS Te Kaha Returns to New Zealand Just in Time for Summer




HMNZS Te Kaha at Devonport New Zealand (photo : RNZN)


There were emotional scenes at Devonport's Naval Base on Sunday, December 20th where crew onboard HMNZS Te Kaha were reunited with family and friends just before Christmas.

HMNZS Te Kaha and her crew sailed back in to Auckland after six months under Covid-19 lockdown conditions.

Te Kaha has been in Canada since 2018, receiving upgrades on its missiles, anti-ship missile decoys, sonar and underwater telephone, and torpedo defence system.

However, since June, the 140 officers and crew onboard have been under lockdown conditions.

On Sunday, about 800 of the ships family and friends gathered at Devonport’s Naval Base to welcome the ship’s return.

Te Kaha announced its arrival with a rumbling 27-gun salute which was returned by the base to acknowledge the Commander of the ship.

Once berthed, the Te Kaha crew performed a haka, before the Commanding Officer's family were first on board.

Stuff

lunes, 12 de octubre de 2020

HMAS Warramunga australiano recibe mejoras

HMAS Warramunga 152 Completes AMCAP Upgrade





WAMA Alliance has undocked HMAS Warramunga at Henderson, the third Anzac class frigate to receive AMCAP upgrade (photo : BAE Systems)

The Warship Asset Management Agreement (WAMA) Alliance has undocked HMAS Warramunga at Henderson, the third Anzac class frigate to receive a full Anzac Mid Life Capability Assurance Program (AMCAP) upgrade.

The work has been undertaken collaboratively with participants of the WAMA, which is an alliance between BAE Systems, SAAB Australia, Naval Ship Management and the Commonwealth of Australia that provides in service support to the Anzac Class frigates.

Since arriving at Henderson in May 2019, around 370,000 hours of work have been invested in the ship. Included in the AMCAP is the replacement of the existing Air Search Radar capability with the new CEAFAR L-band long-range air search radar. Other major work on Warramunga included:

  • Upgraded ventilation systems;
  • New sewage systems;
  • Improvements to the Control and Monitoring System;
  • Engine modifications to improve power and efficiency;
  • Upgrade of Control and Monitoring System;
  • Enhancement to Combat situational awareness suite;
  • Engine modifications including engine overhaul, gearbox and propulsion shaft works; and
  • A new communications suite.
HMAS Warramunga will now undergo extensive testing of these new systems prior to undertaking sea trials, ahead of a planned return to service in 2021. WAMA Alliance General Manager Russell Parker said: “AMCAP demonstrates how an alliance between the Commonwealth of Australia and Defence Industry can effectively collaborate to deliver complex and interrelated capital acquisition and sustainment programs to achieve Navy’s capability and availability outcomes.”

APDR


jueves, 10 de septiembre de 2020

HMAS Stuart australiano dispara AShM

At Rimpac 2020, HMAS Stuart has Successfully Fired Two Harpoon Missiles




HMAS Stuart conducts a live harpoon missile firing off the coast of Hawaii during Exercise RIMPAC 2020 (photos : RAN)

Navy excels during live missile firing


The Royal Australian Navy has proven its warfighting capability with devastating effect at Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2020.

Anzac Class frigate HMAS Stuart successfully fired two harpoon missiles and coordinated the missile firings of three other ships during one of RIMPAC’s best-known serials called the SINKEX, where participants sink a decommissioned warship.

Two of the Navy’s Fleet Air Arm MH-60R Romeo helicopters embarked in HMA Ships Hobart and Arunta also fired Hellfire missiles during the training serial on 29 August.

Gunnery officer in Stuart, Lieutenant Naomi Muir, said live-fire training was critical to ensure Australia maintained a highly capable, agile and lethal fleet.

“It is critical we test our systems to their full capacity,” Lieutenant Muir said.



“Not only to ensure we are familiar with how our systems operate but also how we operate those systems with other navies.

“Simulation is a critical part of our training but there is nothing better than to conduct live-fire training to ensure our systems work effectively with other nations, and that our people know how to use them.”

Able Seaman Electronics Technician Callum Fox is the Fire Control Officer in Stuart, responsible for pushing the button that ultimately launches the missile.

Able Seaman Fox said Stuart had trained to fire the missile since leaving Australia in July.

“Events like these allow us to prove that we are capable of high-end warfare with allied nations. They also allow us to prove our systems and training, and prove to the Australian Government and public that we are a professional and capable navy,” he said.

Ten nations, 22 surface ships, one submarine, multiple aircraft, and about 5300 personnel have participated in RIMPAC this year.

Alongside HMA Ships Hobart, Stuart, Arunta and Sirius, the exercise has included forces from Brunei, Canada, France, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore and the United States.

Participating forces have exercised a wide range of capabilities including multinational anti-submarine warfare, maritime intercept operations and live-fire training events.

RAN

domingo, 30 de agosto de 2020

Entrenamiento cooperativo entre los AWD australianos

Two Australian ADW Test Cooperative Engagement





HMA Ships Sydney and Brisbane depart Fleet Base East to conduct Aegis systems training off Sydney heads (photo : Aus DoD)

Sailing in company to test combat system


Navy’s newest guided missile destroyer HMAS Sydney has sailed in company with sister ship HMAS Brisbane to conduct training and testing of the Aegis Combat System.

Commanding Officer of Sydney Commander Edward Seymour said it was the first time the ship sailed in company with another guided missile destroyer and the first time joining another vessel at sea equipped with the cooperative engagement capability.

“This activity is a great opportunity to use some of the more complex systems that we have to provide crew training and preparedness,” Commander Seymour said.

Sailing in company with Brisbane has also allowed the ship to exercise bridge and navigation teams, watchkeeping and communications.

Sydney has been progressing through the DDG Force Generation cycle, which includes conducting Aegis waterfront training with the support of a team of specialists from Lockheed Martin in the United States.

“The waterfront training let’s us train ourselves to generate the ship’s combat systems training team and integrate this as part of the whole ship training regime,” Commander Seymour said.

“We have achieved this with valuable assistance from the team from the United States who bring expertise and experience on the Aegis Combat system.”

Principal Warfare Officer in Sydney’s combat information centre Lieutenant Daniel James said the training contributed greatly to test and validate the system and train its maintainers and operators.

“This is one of the few occasions that Australian ships have been able to employ this capability other than with US Navy platforms,” Lieutenant James said.

Following the Aegis Waterfront Training, Sydney will begin unit ready work-ups in preparation for final live weapons and systems tests in the United States next year.

Ministerio de defensa de Australia

viernes, 28 de agosto de 2020

HMAS Hobart AWD dispara SM-2

HMAS Hobart AWD has Successfully Fired SM-2 Missile at RIMPAC 2020




An SM-2 standard missile is launched from HMAS Hobart off the coast of Hawaii during Exercise RIMPAC 2020 (photo : RAN)

HMAS Hobart has become the first Hobart-class guided missile destroyer to conduct a live fire at Exercise Rim of the Pacific, making it the most sophisticated and lethal warship ever operated by the RAN.

Alongside ships from the United States and Canada, Hobart successfully fired an SM-2 against an unmanned target as part of the exercise scenario.

Commanding Officer Hobart Commander Ryan Gaskin said the missile firing proved the ship was ready to fight and win at sea as part of a joint force.

“Rimpac provides Navy with a unique training opportunity to strengthen international maritime partnerships, enhance interoperability and improve our readiness for a wide range of potential operations,” Commander Gaskin said.

“This year has also proven the ability to operate in company with partner nations at sea during a global health crisis through the employment of strict COVID-19 safe measures on board.”

HMA Ships Hobart, Stuart, Arunta and Sirius, which are on a Regional Presence Deployment through South-East Asia and the Pacific, are taking part in Rimpac.

Commander Gaskin said credible, ready-maritime partners helped to preserve peace and prevent conflict in the region.

“The Indo-Pacific has experienced economic prosperity largely because of the security and stability that exists at sea,” he said.

“We train to ensure the ability to deter disruptions to global supply chains and threats to lines of communication and commerce.”

Hobart carries a range of weapons systems, including an Mk41 Vertical Launch System containing SM-2 missiles and Evolved Sea Sparrow missiles, an Mk 45 5-inch main gun, Phalanx Close-In Weapons System, two 25mm Typhoon guns, and MU90 and Mk54 light-weight torpedoes for subsurface defence.

Ten nations, 22 surface ships, one submarine, multiple aircraft, and about 5300 personnel are participating at Rimpac.

This year’s exercise includes forces from Australia, Brunei, Canada, France, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, and the United States.

Participating forces will exercise a wide range of capabilities from multinational anti-submarine warfare, maritime intercept operations, and live-fire training events, among other cooperative training opportunities.

Ministerio de defensa de Australia

martes, 4 de agosto de 2020

Buque australiano dispara Sea Sparrow para calificación operacional

HMAS Ballarat has Successfully Fired a Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM)




An Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile being fired from HMAS Ballarat during sea qualification trials on July, 23 2020 (photo : RAN)

Royal Australian Navy warship HMAS Ballarat has successfully fired a Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM) as part its Ship's Qualification Trials.

HMAS Ballarat is a long-range frigate capable of air defence, surface and undersea warfare, surveillance, reconnaissance and interdiction.


HMAS Ballarat, an Anzac class frigate firing its five-inch gun (photo : RAN)

The ESSM is a surface-to-air weapon that uses radar homing guidance to counter anti-ship missiles moving at supersonic speeds, and forms part of HMAS Ballarat’s air defence capability.

Navy is committed to continuous high-end warfare serials and practical training at sea in order to satisfy current operational requirements, exercises, engagements and future contingencies.

RAN

martes, 2 de junio de 2020

Australia comisiona su HMAS Sydney AWD

Royal Australian Navy Commissioned of HMAS Sydney AWD




HMAS Sydney AWD (photo : Aus DoD)

Final Air Warfare Destroyer HMAS Sydney V takes its place in the RAN


The Morrison Government’s Air Warfare Destroyer program has officially come to an end with the commissioning of HMAS Sydney at sea.

Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds, CSC said her commissioning marks a significant milestone in the Morrison Government’s $90 billion Naval Shipbuilding Plan.

“The commissioning of the final Hobart Class Destroyer not only marks the beginning of a new era for the Navy, but also demonstrates the success of this Government’s Australian Naval Shipbuilding Plan,” Minister Reynolds said.

“The Navy is now equipped with a new level of flexibility and lethality to protect maritime task groups operating in an increasingly complex region, while also allowing us to work even closer with our allies.”

Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Michael Noonan, AO, RAN, said as the fifth warship to bear this name, she inherits an important legacy.

“Sydney was technically upgraded during her build to integrate the MH-60R ‘Romeo’ Seahawk submarine-hunting helicopter and her Close-in Weapons Systems, making her Australia’s most lethal ship,” Vice Admiral Noonan said.

“She is designed to protect task groups by providing air defence to accompanying ships, in addition to land forces and infrastructure in coastal areas, and self-protection against missiles and aircraft.”

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NUSHIP Sydney Joined in Garden Island Naval Base




HMAS Sydney DDG-42 ( all photos : Aus DoD)


NUSHIP Sydney arrives in her home port


Sydney residents had a first glimpse of their city’s namesake ship with the arrival of NUSHIP Sydney at Garden Island today.

The last of the three Hobart Class Destroyers joining the Royal Australian Navy’s Fleet entered Sydney Heads and made her way through the harbour.

NUSHIP Sydney’s Commanding Officer, Commander Edward Seymour, said the arrival of the warship was a proud moment for all involved.

“Sydney’s arrival into her homeport is the result of 15 months of hard work by her ship’s company and the product of years of Australian shipbuilding,” Commander Seymour said.

“The Hobart Class Destroyer is the most lethal warship operated by the Royal Australian Navy and will provide capability including air defence to task groups as well as land forces and coastal infrastructure,” he said.

The arrival of NUSHIP Sydney comes exactly 36 years to the day that the people of Sydney saw Guided Missile Frigate HMAS Sydney (IV) arrive for the first time.

This will be the fifth ship to bear the historic name ‘Sydney.’



For Petty Officer Maritime Logistics – Support Operations sailor Dion Georgopoulos, HMAS Sydney (IV) was the first Royal Australian Navy ship that he served in, and he is proud to be a commissioning crew member of Sydney (V) 19 years later.

“It is a surreal feeling knowing that this is probably the beginning of a new legacy where thousands of sailors for years to come will have the privilege of being Sydney crew.”

NUSHIP Sydney was brought into harbour under a Red Ensign and delivered under the direction of civilian contracted mariners, with the ship’s company providing the personnel to operate and maintain necessary systems for safe steaming.

On board were Defence personnel from Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group, members of NUSHIP Sydney’s ship’s company, as well as contractors from Teekay and the Air Warfare Destroyer Alliance.

One of the Navy personnel on board was Leading Seaman Naval Police Coxswain Sue Rochford, who has been looking forward to this moment for over 12 months.

“I’m over the moon, I’m so excited. This is the posting of my career. I’m pretty proud to be part of this historic occasion of driving the ship into Sydney for the first time,” Leading Seaman Rochford said.

The 147-metre warship sailed from Osborne, South Australia, where she was built by the Air Warfare Destroyer Alliance and has been undergoing sea trials before she is commissioned later this year.

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