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[muck]

Why not just call it 2A8 instead

If there's only one major modification to the previous version, that change will be treated as a subversion. The A7A1 is identical with the A7 sans the APS. Only several major changes warrant a new version altogether. Minor updates are represented by a "+" or as of late, a "V". Besides, the German military has always loved abbreviations.

and won't adding an Israeli system make exports even more complicated since Israel now gets a veto on top of already stringent German standards for arms export?

The A7A1 is not for export, and Israel cannot stop Germany from deploying its own tanks.

As far as I know, only the Americans reserve themselves that right, though I'm not sure if they've ever activated that clause.

 

[Soldier35]

Unprecedented in scale military exercises Orion23 began in France. Exercise Orion 2023 is the largest for the French army in the last three decades. The purpose of the maneuvers will be to demonstrate the readiness of the French forces for the most difficult situations of modern combat, their efficiency and endurance in a high-intensity conflict. In total, about 20 thousand people will be involved in the exercises, which take place on land, at sea and in the air, and will also affect space and information warfare. According to the scenario, events unfold in an area bordering a powerful state that was a source of tension. Other countries, including the United States, will also take part in the exercises, which will last 2 months. The cost of military maneuvers is estimated at €35 million.

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[Redav]

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[BravoZulu]

UK:
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the United Kingdom of Javelin Missiles for an estimated cost of $125.13 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.

The Government of the United Kingdom has requested to buy up to six hundred (600) Javelin FGM-148F missiles (includes twelve (12) fly-to-buy missiles). Also included is U.S. Government technical assistance and other related elements of logistics and program support. The total estimated cost is $125.13 million.
https://www.dsca.mil/press-media/major-arms-sales/united-kingdom-javelin-missiles

 

[Connaught Ranger]

NO TIME TO HIDE: THE FUTURE OF IRISH DEFENSE AND SECURITY​

No Time to Hide: The Future of Irish Defense and Security - War on the Rocks

As the Irish say, things are “banjaxed”. In the last year, the Emerald Isle has shown that it is incapable of tracking and deterring Russian naval

warontherocks.com

 

[muck]

The German Navy has said that it will replace its 3 Type 124 anti-air warfare frigates with 6 ships of the new Type 127 class, which will likely be based around America's Aegis Combat System in order to defeat ballistic missile threats. Responding to the requirements, German shipyards have pitched their first design proposals – and they're truly massive: The new frigate could be up to 220 m (722 ft) in length and displace some 12,000 tons. Her main armaments would consist of about 80 VLS cells, 16 anti-ship missiles and a 127/64 main gun. (Source, German, Paywall)

In further news, Germany also intends to buy six (not four) Type 126 frigates, now wholly configured for anti-submarine warfare. One lightly armed Type 125 frigate and up to four Type 130 corvettes will be retired early due to the new threat environment, the remaining modernised corvettes to be complemented by 18 new fast attack craft. Also also, the fleet's existing 6 Type 212 A air-independent attack submarines will be replaced with 6-9 boats of the larger Type 212 CD class as well as 6 large unmanned underwater vehicles. (Source, German)

 

[TheKiwi]

A 12,000 tonne Frigate. Tirpitz will be rolling in his grave.

 

[BravoZulu]

Germany is considering purchasing many Boxer armoured vehicles from Australia in a potential $1.9-billion deal.

The development was reported by Andrew Tillett in the Australian Financial Review, citing Berlin’s $157-billion spending spree on new weapons and equipment.

According to the report, negotiations are in the advanced stages, and deliveries could begin as soon as 2024. The outlet also noted that Germany’s planned acquisition could be much bigger than the Australian Army’s order, which covers 211 Boxer vehicles.
https://www.afr.com/politics/federa...moured vehicles,under a $4.3 billion contract.

 

[Soldier35]

The new British Strix UAV with vertical takeoff. The Australian division of the British defense company BAE Systems together with the company Innova evo showed the concept of a military UAV with vertical takeoff. The Strix drone is folded and transported in a container, the weight of the drone is about 650 kilograms. The UAV is capable of operating both in autonomous mode and in remote control mode from the M113 APC, the MQ-28 jet drone, from a ground station or from a helicopter. The drone has a flight range of over 800 km, a combat load of 160 kg, the UAV is armed with various air-to-ground missiles, among them the AGM-114 Hellfire, Brimstone and AGM-179. It is planned that the drone made its first flight at the end of 2023, and in 2026 the UAV will enter service.

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[muck]

How many propellers do you want?
– Yes.

 

[Redav]

More shamefull news about the Portuguese Navy

Navy
Sergeants say NRP Mondego anomalies were "serious risk" to crew
JN/Agencies
Today at 11:24 AM

NRP Mondego

Photo: DR


The president of the National Sergeants Association (ANS) considers that the anomalies of the ship that failed a mission north of Porto Santo because 13 elements refused to board for safety reasons represented "serious risk" to the crew.

On Saturday night, the NRP Mondego failed to carry out a mission to accompany a Russian ship north of Porto Santo island, in Madeira, because 13 elements (four sergeants and nine enlisted men) refused to embark for safety reasons.



Contacted by Lusa, the president of ANS, Lima Coelho, said that the elements concerned had already alerted to various anomalies of the ship and stressed: "this was not a crisis at the time, it was the result of many situations already experienced on board".

In declarations to Lusa, the responsible criticized the position taken by the Navy - that considered that the 13 operatives didn't fulfill the military duties and usurped functions, competences and responsibilities not inherent to the posts and positions assumed - considering that "one can't kill the messenger".

The Navy has shown more willingness to kill the messenger than to resolve the situation

"The Navy has shown more willingness to kill the messenger than to resolve the situation," he said, adding, "regardless of the rank or function we assume, we have a duty of care to our subordinates.


According to a document drawn up by the 13 soldiers, to which Lusa had access, the NRP Mondego was ordered to monitor a Russian ship north of Porto Santo at a time when weather forecasts "pointed to swell of 2.5 to 3 meters.

The military ensure that the commander of the NRP Mondego "assumed, before the garrison, that he did not feel comfortable with the technical limitations" of the ship.


Among the various technical limitations cited by the military was the fact that an engine and an electrical generator were inoperable and that the ship did not have an adequate sewage system to store oily waste on board, which accumulated in the holds, increasing the risk of fire.

It was not just a matter of the engine. The ship has several anomalies

In a note sent to Lusa news agency, the Navy confirmed that the NRP Mondego had "a malfunction in one of the engines", but assured that the mission it was going to perform was "of short duration and close to the coast, with good meteo-oceanographic conditions".

"It wasn't just an engine issue. The ship has several anomalies. If it goes to sea and has some problem, there are no outsourcing companies that can go there to solve it, it has to be whoever is there," said Lima Coelho.

The Navy, for its part, assured in the note that the warships "can operate in a very degraded mode without impact on safety," since they have "very complex and very redundant systems."

"That assessment, again, belongs to the line of command and the Material Superintendence, as the responsible technical entity. Both entities did not consider the ship to be unsafe to sail," he added.

Original article

Sargentos dizem que anomalias do "NRP Mondego" eram "grave risco" para tripulação

www.jn.pt

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For what i have been reading from several sources , the ship is in a miserable condition due to lack of maintenance

 

[Redav]

Is Germany Re-opening the Pandora’s Box of Arms Exports ?

PARIS --- While Germany’s national security review has been delayed, in turn postponing the future law on arms export controls (REKG), recent developments...

www.defense-aerospace.com

 

[Redav]

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[Hiryu2.0]

German military boost fails to spend single euro

A plan to strengthen the army in the wake of the Ukraine war has been "pitiful" so far, an MP says.

www.bbc.com

 

[muck]

The end seems nigh for the ill-fated Tiger attack helicopter in German service. Weekly 'Focus' reports that the German Army intends to acquire 82 H145M light multi-role helicopters for transport, liaison and attack purposes. This information comes after a decision made in January neither to join a French-led upgrade scheme for the Tiger nor to acquire the AH-64E, an option which Berlin had looked into for a while.

And that decision may signify a change of paradigm. Military sources have told 'European Security & Defence' that high casualties suffered by attack helicopters from both sides in Ukraine have led the German Army to question the very concept of using rotorcraft for close air support. Instead, the army now seeks a light platform to carry long-range anti-tank missiles and to be teamed with unmanned aerial systems. (Source 1, Source 2, Paywall)

German military boost fails to spend single euro

A plan to strengthen the army in the wake of the Ukraine war has been "pitiful" so far, an MP says.

www.bbc.com

Why is that surprising? Tenders, bidding procedures, contract negotiations – these things take time. Payment is made on delivery, and the armament industry does not produce to stock; they don't have new tanks standing around in case some government has a few bucks to spend. For what it's worth, contracts worth some €30 billion have passed parliament at this point. It'd be asking too much to expect more after 12 months.

 

[BravoZulu]

The end seems nigh for the ill-fated Tiger attack helicopter in German service. Weekly 'Focus' reports that the German Army intends to acquire 82 H145M light multi-role helicopters for transport, liaison and attack purposes. This information comes after a decision made in January neither to join a French-led upgrade scheme for the Tiger nor to acquire the AH-64E, an option which Berlin had looked into for a while.

And that decision may signify a change of paradigm. Military sources have told 'European Security & Defence' that high casualties suffered by attack helicopters from both sides in Ukraine have led the German Army to question the very concept of using rotorcraft for close air support. Instead, the army now seeks a light platform to carry long-range anti-tank missiles and to be teamed with unmanned aerial systems. (Source 1, Source 2, Paywall)

Why is that surprising? Tenders, bidding procedures, contract negotiations – these things take time. Payment is made on delivery, and the armament industry does not produce to stock; they don't have new tanks standing around in case some government has a few bucks to spend. For what it's worth, contracts worth some €30 billion have passed parliament at this point. It'd be asking too much to expect more after 12 months.

"The Bundeswehr sees the planned procurement "a purely political decision that ignores operational needs," Business Insider said, citing a letter from the German Armed Forces Technical Service for Aircraft and Aeronautical Equipment (WTD 61) to the Ministry of Defence."
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[muck]

"The Bundeswehr sees the planned procurement "a purely political decision that ignores operational needs," Business Insider said, citing a letter from the German Armed Forces Technical Service for Aircraft and Aeronautical Equipment (WTD 61) to the Ministry of Defence."
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My gut tells me this is more of a technical comment on the ability of the H145M to replace the Tiger in all its facets (which it obviously cannot do, being a wholly different helicopter altogether), perhaps taken out of context by the source. The German Army seems intent on a doctrine change. The H145M does not have to be able to fill every role the Tiger is capable of filling should said roles have become to be considered obsolete.

Moreover, one would do well to wonder how the Army's operational needs could possibly be met by a machine that cannot be kept operationally ready to any sufficient degree by any of its operators. 30% readiness is the fleet-wide average, for which reason the Australians have just decided to ditch the type altogether. Even the French struggle to reach 50% despite incurring outrageous extra-costs. The pros just do not outweigh the cons.

'Business Insider' fails to take these collateral aspects into consideration. And the cited passage sounds downright farcical when considering that against so grim a background any decision in favour of the Tiger would have been "purely political" and ignoring "operational needs".

It seems to me the Army wants to return to the tactics used with the now-retired Bo-105 – albeit paired with modern anti-tank missile technology.

 

[Fish&Chips]

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[Picanha]

A 12,000 tonne Frigate. Tirpitz will be rolling in his grave.

We would have to call them destroyers. I don't know when but at some point this was abondoned after the last true Zerstörer.

Man I would never have thought hat they get their S**t together and do what is needed after the laughable disarmament program by Merkel to please Putin.

Nice six 127 and fully equipped F126 and the return of Schnellboote and new subs and UUVs thats an exponential increase in combat effectiveness.

Before it was a Navy without weapons just look at the F125 totally useless today. I am still flabbergasted that they didn't think about adding a VLS provision.

 

[Pimp Of The Year]

Dutch Army to Merge Land Combat Units With Germany This Year​

Netherlands to integrate last brigade into German army this year: NRC - DutchNews.nl

The Netherlands and Germany have taken a big step towards combining their armed forces with the integration of the last Dutch brigade into the German army, NRC reported on Thursday. The 13th Light Brigade, based in Oirschot, will come under the command of Germany’s 10 Panzer Division, creating...

www.dutchnews.nl

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