Undersecretariat for Defense Industries (SSM) will soon publish a request for information (RfI) for a vertical-takeoff-and-landing unmanned aircraft capable of operating from ships. According to information on daily Hürriyet the aim is to have an unmanned helicopter which will be stay airborne for 10 hours with a range of 180 km. The UAV is expected to... Continue Reading →
Russian Navy Ordered 3 Krivak IV Class Frigates. Is This A Set Back?
Russian Defense Ministry ordered 3 Krivak IV class frigates for the Russian Black Sea Fleet (BSF). The order came at a time where the age and the condition of the ships in BSF was creating real concerns. There has been many reports that news ships were needed for BSF. I have expressed my personal opinion of... Continue Reading →
Submarines: A New Tool For Redistribution Of Wealth Among Nations
The submarine deal, Greece made with Germany back in 1998 is continuing to make headlines. Last time when the project was in headlines was in May. At that time the German DA's were accusing several former executives of Ferrostaal, the Germany firm that was part of the consortium which won the contract, for paying kickbacks to... Continue Reading →
The Modernization of NL-125 TCG Osmangazi
NL-125 TCG Osmangazi is the biggest amphibious ships of Turkish Navy. And until the two LST ships under construction at ADIK Shipyard join the Navy, she is also the newest. She was launched in 1990 and commissioned in 1994. She is the third generation of indigenous designed large amphibious ships and has all the design characteristics... Continue Reading →
2nd Annual Global OPV And Maritime Unmanned Systems Summit 2011
On 20th and 21st September 2011 the second the Offshore Patrol Vessel and Maritime Unmanned Systems summit will again bring together the latest from key OPV programmes globally as well as the latest capabilities and technology in maritime unmanned systems. This conference will be held over two days, with the number of expected participants 150.... Continue Reading →
Who Is Going To Sell Indonesia The German Submarines? Turkey or South Korea?
Turkey and South Korea are in direct competition to sell Indonesia 209 Type 1400 class conventional submarines, designed by Germany. This project might be a good example how globalization and dissemination of advanced ship building technologies shape the our world. Although never ever used by the German Navy, the Type 209 submarines are one of best post Second World War submarine designs made in Germany.... Continue Reading →
Ukrainian Corvette Project Faces Budgetary Problems
The revival of the Ukrainian Navy is facing sever budgetary problems. In order to overcome this problem the “Foundation For The Revival of Ukrainian Navy” is organizing a fund drive. The aim is to collect enough money from the citizens to keep the production of the Project 58250 class continuing. The keel of the first... Continue Reading →
Greek Navy Said Farewell to 3 Fast Attack Boats.
On 10 June 2011 Friday, Greek Navy decommissioned 3 of its fast attack craft. P-74 HS Plotarchis Vlahavas, P-76 HS Ypoploiarchos Tournas and P-77 Plotarchis Salipsis. All the three boats were La Combattante IIA class and were transferred from German Navy in 1995 and 2000. P-74 HS Plotarchis Vlahavas was armed with Harpoon the reminder with MM38 Exocet... Continue Reading →
Greek Submarine Glavkos Decommissioned
As reported earlier, the Greek submarine S-110 HS Glavkos was slated for decommissioning. The flag lowering ceremony has held on 9 June 2010 in Salamis Naval Base. This submarine was the first Type 209 submarine ever constructed. Totally 57 Type 209 submarines were constructed for 11 different nations, making the Type 209 one of most successful diesel-electric submarine design since... Continue Reading →
L-61 SPS Juan Carlos 1 Is In Town
The Strategic Projection Vessel of the Spanish Navy, L-61 SPS Juan Carlos 1 arrived in Istanbul for a 5 day visit, as reported earlier. My first impression of the ship is that she is big. She is huge.
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