Interview with Admiral Michel Hofman, outgoing Chief of Defence, Belgian Armed Forces
One 10 July 2020, Admiral Michel Hofman was named as the new Chief of Defence (CHOD) of the Belgian Armed Forces, the highest position within the national armed forces.
The propulsion system of the German F126 frigate
Although these are very capable systems, the trend towards smaller, less skilled crews led to a need for simpler, yet flexible and highly automated propulsion systems. With the F126 frigate, the German Navy is introducing a number of innovations to the world of ship propulsion. Naval Forces spoke to the project manager of the German BAAINBw
Strengthening the Surface Fleet – Germany Increases F126 Frigate Programme to Six Unit
The Budget Committee of the German Bundestag (Parliament) has given ‚green light‘ for the procurement of two additional Type F126 frigates for the German Navy. The new-construction project is now worth some €3.1 billion, according to an announcement from the Committee’s meeting on 12 June.
“Thordonizing” Vessels
Singapore-based NewShore Solutions Pte Ltd has become the latest addition to Thordon Bearings’ network of authorized distributors, with responsibility for increasing the Canadian bearing and seal manufacturer’s presence in both Singapore and Malaysia.
Tyrfing
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, along with its German partners Diehl Defence and MBDA Deutschland, have teamed to ensure the successful development of the future Norwegian-German SuperSonic Strike Missile (3SM) known as Tyrfing. The Norwegian government announced this initiative in November 2023 and the industry team essential for the success of this project have now entered their partnership agreement.
HENSOLDT UK to equip Royal Fleet Auxiliary ships
HENSOLDT UK has been selected by Navantia UK to provide key systems to the UK Royal Fleet Auxiliary’s (RFA) three new Fleet Solid Support (FSS) ships. The new vessels will incorporate Quadome Naval 3D air and surface surveillance radar,
Voith supplies propulsion package
Voith has secured an order from the Spanish state-owned shipbuilding company Navantia to supply the complete propulsion package for their new submarine rescue ship BAM IS (Buque de Acción Marítima de Intervención Subacuática; Underwater Intervention Maritime Action Vessel),
