MBDA ofrece SAM navales de corto alcance a Malasia

 

MBDA ofrece sistema de defensa aérea de corto alcance a Malasia

Maqueta de MBDA CAMM (Sea Ceptor) y VL MICA en DSA 2024 (foto: Defensa de Malasia)

El fabricante europeo de misiles MBDA ha ofrecido su sistema de misiles tierra-aire (SAM) autopropulsados ​​​​Soluciones modulares mejoradas de defensa aérea (EMADS) y su sistema VL MICA SAM de nueva generación (NG) a las Fuerzas Armadas de Malasia, dijo un portavoz de MBDA a Janes en la Exposición Defense Services Asia (DSA) 2024 celebrada en Kuala Lumpur del 6 al 9 de mayo.

"[MBDA] propuso este sistema al Ejército de Malasia y a la Real Fuerza Aérea de Malasia (RMAF)", dijo el portavoz.

Sin embargo, aún no está claro cuándo el servicio probará el sistema, añadió el portavoz.

El Ministerio de Defensa de Malasia (MINDEF) busca adquirir un sistema de defensa aérea de corto alcance (SHORAD) como parte del 12º Plan de Malasia, que se extenderá de 2021 a 2025.

Tanto EMADS como VL MICA son sistemas de defensa aérea de corto a mediano alcance desarrollados y destinados principalmente a defender formaciones terrestres o activos estáticos contra amenazas aéreas comunes, como aviones de combate y multiusos, vehículos aéreos no tripulados (UAV) y misiles de crucero. , según un portavoz.

Según Janes Land Warfare Platforms: Artillery & Air Defense, EMADS es un 'sistema de sistemas' multiplataforma que utiliza una serie de lanzadores, sensores y activos de apoyo para operar. EMADS puede armarse con misiles CAMM de corto a medio alcance o misiles CAMM de largo alcance (CAMM-ER).

El misil CAMM es capaz de atacar objetivos a una distancia de 1 km a 28 km y a una altitud de 15 ma 10 km, mientras que el CAMM-ER puede atacar objetivos a una distancia de 1 km a 45 km y a una altitud de 15 ma 10 km.

( Jane )

Nueva Zelanda: Dos fragatas ya poseen SeaCeptor

 

Dos fragatas RNZN han sido equipadas con misiles SeaCeptor

Misil tierra-aire medio MBDA SeaCeptor (imagen: RNZN)

El sistema de misiles tierra-aire MBDA SeaCeptor se ha instalado en HMNZS Te Kaha y HMNZS Te Mana como parte de la actualización de sus sistemas de fragata.

Esto es lo que ofrece:

➡️ Está diseñado para responder a sofisticados ataques con misiles y aviones

➡️ El misil viaja a Mach 3 (3,704kph)

➡️ Tiene un alcance efectivo de entre 1 - 25kms

➡️ El misil tiene 3,2 metros de largo y está equipado con una ojiva de 10 kg.

Representantes de MBDA, Armada de Chile, Armada Real, Armada Real de Nueva Zelanda, Armada Real Canadiense y Armada de Brasil asisten a este evento (foto: RNZN)

Los representantes de las armadas que usan SeaCeptor se reunieron en la Base Naval de Devonport esta semana para firmar un MOU sobre el intercambio de información sobre el sistema de armas.

Este nivel de cooperación es fundamental para mejorar la eficacia operativa del sistema y lograr reducciones a largo plazo en el costo de propiedad y soporte a través de una comunidad de intereses.

  RNZN 

USA aprueba la venta de SM-6 y SM-2 IIIC a Australia

US Approves Sale of SM-6 and SM-2 IIIC Missiles to Australia

SM-6 surface-to-air missile (photo : Raytheon)


WASHINGTON - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Australia of Defense Services Related to Future Standard Missile Production and related equipment for an estimated cost of $350 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.

The Government of Australia has requested to buy defense services related to the future purchase of Standard Missile 6 Block I (SM-6) and Standard Missile 2 Block IIIC (SM-2 IIIC) missiles. These services include development; engineering, integration, and testing (EI&T); obsolescence engineering activities required to ensure readiness; U.S. Government and contractor engineering/technical assistance, and related studies and analysis support; technical and logistics support services; and other related elements of program and logistical support. The total estimated value is $350 million.



Standard Missile family (image : prepona)

This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States. Australia is one of our most important allies in the Western Pacific. Australia is strategically positioned to contribute significantly to ensuring peace and economic stability in the region. It is vital to the U.S. national interest to assist our ally in developing and maintaining a strong and ready self-defense capability.

The proposed sale will support the readiness and future sale of vital anti-air warfare capability that can be deployed from Australia’s newest Hunter-Class Destroyers equipped with the latest AEGIS Combat Systems. The purchase of Standard Missile 6 Block I (SM-6) and Standard Missile 2 Block IIIC (SM-2 IIIC) missiles is currently included in Australia’s procurement roadmap and will improve their ability to operate alongside U.S. and Allied naval forces against the full spectrum of naval threats. Australia will have no difficulty absorbing these defense services into its armed forces.

The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region.

DSCA

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

MBDA lanza nuevo SAM naval VL MICA NG

MBDA Launches the New VL MICA NG Air Defence System

In surface-to-air mode, the MICA NG will be able to intercept targets over 40 km away, compared with previous MICA with rage 20 km (photo : MBDA)

The VL MICA NG system is based on the integration into the existing VL MICA system of the MICA NG (New Generation) anti-air missile, which began development in 2018 primarily to equip France’s Rafale combat aircraft. The VL MICA system family – now adopted, in its naval or land-based versions, by 15 armed forces around the world – will consequently benefit from enhanced potential to counter future threats.

About the VL MICA NG system, MBDA CEO Eric Béranger declared: “After two years of development on the New Generation MICA missile, we have acquired a deep understanding of the performance of this brand new air-to-air missile which allows us, in full confidence, to market its integration into VL MICA ground-to-air or surface-to-air defence systems. The total compatibility between the two generations of missile will allow armed forces to combine them with their existing systems, thus maximizing their return on investments.”

Thanks to the technological innovations it incorporates, the new VL MICA NG system offers improved capabilities to handle atypical targets (UAVs, small aircraft) as well as future threats, characterised by increasingly low observable infrared and radio frequency signatures. Additionally, it will be able to intercept at longer distances the ‘conventional’ targets (aircraft, helicopters, cruise missiles and anti-ship missiles) already addressed by the current VL MICA system.

The dimensions of the MICA NG munition remain unchanged, allowing it to be integrated into existing VL MICA launchers. The existing missile data link mechanisms are compatible with the increased kinematic performance of the missiles, enabling current VL MICA systems to be upgraded to VL MICA NG standard by simple software updates.

About the MICA NG missile

Based on an entirely new design, the MICA NG missile inherits the external dimensions and unique concept that has made the MICA anti-air missile such a success for a quarter of a century. This concept means MICA features either an infrared or a radio frequency seeker on the same common missile body, allowing the operator, at the moment of firing, to select the best option to respond to the tactics adopted by the adversary.

On the MICA NG, a new infrared seeker based on a matrix sensor will provide increased sensitivity, while a new radio frequency seeker with an active electronically scanned antenna (AESA) will allow for smart detection strategies. The lower volume of electronic components will enable the MICA NG to carry a larger load of propellant, significantly extending its range, and the new dual-pulse rocket motor will provide additional energy to the missile at the end of its flight, improving its manoeuvrability and its ability to intercept targets at long range. In surface-to-air mode, the MICA NG will be able to intercept targets over 40 km away. Finally, maintenance and ownership costs will be significantly reduced thanks to internal sensors that will monitor the status of the munition throughout its life cycle.

The MICA NG missile will be available in series production from 2026.

MBDA

Aster disparado por buque singapurés en el RIMPAC 2020

RSS Supreme Succesful Firing Aster SAM During RIMPAC 2020

Successful firing of an Aster surface-to-air missile by RSS Supreme during the Rim of the Pacific Exercise 2020 (photo : Sing Mindef)

Singapore Navy Participates in Multinational Naval Exercise

The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN)'s Formidable-class frigate RSS Supreme is participating in the multinational naval exercise, the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC). Held in the waters off Hawaii from 17 to 31 August 2020 (local time), Ex RIMPAC 2020 involves 22 ships, one submarine, multiple aircraft and approximately 5,300 personnel from 10 nations.


Hosted by the United States Navy, this is the seventh time the RSN has participated in the biennial exercise since 2008. This year, the RSN is taking on the role of Sea Combat Commander and will be in charge of directing the actions of eight other ships within its task force for all anti-surface and anti-submarine exercise serials. The ships conducted anti-surface, anti-submarine and anti-air exercises, manoeuvring drills and underway replenishment. During the exercise, RSS Supreme also successfully fired a live Aster surface-to-air missile at a high-speed, sea-skimming target. The exercise was planned virtually, without any physical contact among navies.



Participants of Ex RIMPAC 2020 sailing in formation. RSS Supreme is on the second column from the left, second ship from the front (photo : US Navy)


Ex RIMPAC 2020's Sea Combat Commander (Task Force 2) and Commander Task Group (TG2.1) Senior Lieutenant-Colonel (SLTC) Choo Jui Yeang highlighted the value of the RSN's participation in multinational exercises like Ex RIMPAC. He said, "Ex RIMPAC provides the RSN with a unique opportunity to train and learn with established navies from around the world. While this year's exercise is smaller in scale because of COVID-19, we are glad to be here at Ex RIMPAC undertaking command roles as this allows the RSN to sharpen our capabilities. Most importantly, the exercise gives us the opportunity to build closer cooperation and fosters deeper friendship with the multinational navies involved."


All crew of RSS Supreme were isolated and tested negative for COVID-19 prior to the deployment and will undergo swab tests upon their return.


Ministerio de defensa de Singapur

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

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