Naval Analyses

09/11/2023

https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2023/11/first-new-greek-fdi-frigate-receives-psim-integrated-mast/

The first Greek FDI HN frigate, Kimon (F601), received her innovative integrated mast PSIM (Panoramic Sensor & Intelligence Module).

23/10/2023

It appears that the nuclear-powered battlecruiser Admiral Nakhimov, which is currently under modernization, has recently been equipped with the advanced Podberezovik-EТ1 and Fregat-M2EM radar systems.

20/10/2023

18/10/2023

Two 35-meter SENTINEL Patrol Vessels built in South Africa in 2016 are up for sale. They are modern high-speed (28 kts) semi displacement multi-purpose vessels, built to the rules and classification of Bureau Veritas and optimised for endurance security patrols and cargo transfer. Range 1,150nm/ 20kn. Live-onboard accommodation for 18 crew allows for endurance of up to 30 days. Construction is aluminum for the hull and deck and composite for the superstructure. The 200-ton ships are fully equipped, operational and highly customisable. They feature an external FiFi system, ample cargo deck, ballistic protected superstructure, strategic protected positions, davit launched daughter craft. Price: $6,600,000 each. Details at https://www.apolloduck.co.za/boat/commercial-vessels-patrol-boat-for-sale/490156

17/10/2023

The shipyards group Damen offers an impressive inventory of 48 meticulously refurbished and pre-owned vessels available for purchase.

1. Among them, there is a 33.3-meter Fast Crew Supplier/Patrol Vessel 3307 built in 2016, that is ballistic and armored protected and it can achieve a speed over 30 knots (1,200 nm at max. speed). Price range (€): 4-6 million. This modern boat can be a very good inshore patrol vessel! (pics 1-4). Details at https://www.damen.com/services/damen-trading/used-vessels/crewboat/fast-crew-supplier-3307-for-sale-07665

2. Another opportunity for a Navy or Coast Guard duties are the two Fast Crew Supplier 4008 vessels, both built in 2017 (complete refit done in mid-2023). They have a length of 41.2m, their maximum speed exceeds the 26kts (range 1200nm at max. speed), they have a free deck area 140m² and their price is between €4-6 million each. They can be easily transformed to capable patrol vessels (pics 4-8). Details at https://www.damen.com/services/damen-trading/used-vessels/crewboat/fast-crew-supplier-4008-07725

15/10/2023

15/10/2023

https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2023/10/new-insights-emerge-about-greeces-fdi-hn-frigates/

During the launching ceremony of the first Hellenic Navy FDI HN Kimon (F601), Naval News learned new details about the new Greek frigates...

09/10/2023

Marine Alutech is the selected bidder of the Hellenic Coast Guard tender for 5 + 5 new fast patrol vessels (LOA > 17.5m) with their new design Watercat 2000 Patrol (19.46m LOA)!

Κατακύρωση των αποτελεσμάτων του διαγωνισμού (ξεκίνησε στα τέλη του 2021..) του για 5+5 ταχύπλοα περιπολικά σκάφη ολικού μήκους >17,5-μέτρων που θα επιτυγχάνουν μέγιστη ταχύτητα >50 κόμβους με πλήρη φόρτο στην φινλανδική με τη (νέα) σχεδίαση Watercat 2000 Patrol (19,46μ το ολικό μήκος) συνολικής αξίας 17 εκατομμυρίων ευρώ (3,4 εκατομμύρια ευρώ / σκάφος). Φήμες λένε ότι οι Φινλανδοί έχουν εξοπλίσει το σκάφος εξαιρετικά... 😉
Χρόνος παράδοσης 9 μήνες από την υπογραφή της σύμβασης για τα πρώτα 5 σκάφη!

29/09/2023

28/09/2023

F601 Kimon of the Hellenic Navy! 🤩🤩🤩

28/09/2023

https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2023/09/greeces-first-fdi-hn-frigate-technically-launched-by-naval-group/

French shipbuilder Naval Group today conducted the "technical launch" of the first Kimon-class (FDI HN) for the Hellenic Navy

24/09/2023

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23/09/2023

Another Ticonderoga-class cruiser was retired from the inventory with only 14 active from the initially 22 vessels with Mk41 VLS (the first 5 cruisers fitted with the Mk26 missiles launchers were retired in 2004-2005).
USS Bunker Hill (CG-52) was retired yesterday on September 22, 2023 (pic. 1), after 37 years of service. It was the first U.S. surface warship to be equipped with the below-deck, advanced MK 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS), a multi-warfare missile-launching system capable of striking targets in the air, on and under the ocean surface, and on land.
Few days earlier the USS San Jacinto (CG-56) was retired after more than 35 years of service (pic. 2). Earlier in September 1, Lake Champlain (CG-57) was retired after 35 years of service (pic. 3) while in August 20, the USS Mobile Bay (CG-53) was retired after almost 37 years of service. (pic. 4)
Let's see what will happen to USS Vicksburg (CG-69) which is under modernization under a nearly $500 million program (pic. 5 by Chris Cavas, note the new EW element) while the Navy has requested to decommission Vicksburg in its FY23 and FY24 budgets.

19/09/2023

18/09/2023

Leaked footage of Rostov-on-Don submarine, Sevastopol’s dry dock. Photos via Special Kherson Cat on Twitter.

18/09/2023

Dolphin II-class submarine of Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Photo posted by the official account on Instagram.

13/09/2023

- Selected Photos -
Francesco Morosini (P431) and Paolo Thaon di Revel (P430) in formation.

08/09/2023

BREAKING: christened a new ballistic missile submarine, a new design based on a heavily modified Romeo-class boat, on September 6 that has been under development for years, with leader Kim Jong Un attending the ceremony at the Sinpho shipyard on the east coast.

04/09/2023

Three new 18-meter fast patrol vessels for the (Cyprus Port and Marine Police) by the Croatian shipbuilder Tehnomont. Details at https://www.navalanalyses.com/2023/09/three-new-tehnomont-fast-patrol-vessels.html

03/09/2023

https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2023/09/new-additions-to-the-hellenic-navy/

Hellenic Navy future fleet support ship Perseus and the last pair of Island cutters arrived at Salamis Naval Base on September 1, 2023.

01/09/2023

The future is now.

Britain's biggest warship HMS Prince of Wales sailed from Portsmouth today to push the boundaries of piloted and crewless flight by the UK's 5th-generation aircraft carriers.

She will experiment with combat and re-supply drones, F-35B Lightning stealth fighters, and US Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey tilt-rotors during her three-month stint in the USA, her longest deployment to date.

Read more: https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-latest-activity/news/2023/september/01/20230901-hms-prince-of-wales-heads-to-usa-to-shape-future-of-naval-aviation