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Next EURONAVALonly months away02. U.S. COAST GUARD: AIR ASSETS

PLAY kEY ROLE INMARITIME OPERATIONS

04. FOCUS: SUBMARINEFORCES AROUND THE WORLD

06. FRENCH SHIPYARD PROJECTS OCEA/OSV 190 - kERSHIP/B2M

08. ANTI-SUBMARINE WARFAREHELICOPTERS

09. WORLDWIDE

10. AUSTRALIA: NEW WAVE

13. EURONAVAL 2016

14. USS ZUMWALTTHE FUTURE IS NOW

16. THE GREAT GREEN FLEET

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AIR ASSETS PLAY KEY ROLEIN MARITIME OPERATIONS

Air-sea rescue is one ofthe primary missions ofthe U.S. Coast Guard. Herewe see an H-60T in action.

The largest aircraft in service with the USCGare the Lockheed Martin HC-130J SuperHercules and HC-130H Hercules. The four-engine military transport entered Coast Guardservice in the late 1950s due to its autonomyand its ability to patrol vast ocean expanses.The C-130 is also an excellent platform for air-dropping rescue kits to the sea surface.The HC-130J, the newest version of the Hercules,has been operational with the USCG since 2008.It is equipped with a nose-mounted EO/IR pod,a belly-mounted surface search radar and amission system suite with a two-operatorworkstation on the flight deck. Like earlier-generation versions of the aircraft, the HC-130Jis used for long-range air-sea rescue missions.The Super Hercules also perform InternationalIce Patrol missions over the Arctic.

For maritime surveillance missions, the CoastGuard relies on the HC-144A (CN235) “OceanSentry”. The Airbus Group aircraft takes overfrom the HU-25 Guardian, a military derivativeof the Falcon 20 business jet, which was defini-tively withdrawn from service in 2014. TheHC-144A was ordered as part of the Deepwaterprogramme to modernize the entire CoastGuard fleet. The HC-144A can take part in tra-

ditional air-sea rescue missions, but it isalso equipped with a command and control

(C2) system and a suite of avionicsand sensors, allowing it to serve asa commander platform, e.g. forcounter-narcotics operations.

To complement its HC-144As, theUSCG ordered 14 Finmeccanica-

Leonardo C-27J Spartans in 2014. The C-27J,which the USCG describes as a “medium endu-rance” platform, is used for counter-narcotics,

THE U.S. COAST GUARD IS CELEBRATING ITS AVIATIONCENTENNIAL THIS YEAR — AN APPROPRIATE TIME TO TAKE ACLOSER LOOK AT THE SERVICE’S EXTENSIVE FLEET OF FIXEDAND ROTARY WING AIRCRAFT.

T he story of U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)aviation started in April 1916, whenthe first Coast Guard aviator atten-ded Naval flight training, and theaviation branch has continued to

grow ever since. Today it plays a key part incarrying out the roles and missions of theUSCG, which reports directly to the Secretaryof Homeland Security. The use of aircraft

enables the USCG to extend its radius ofaction while reducing response time, particu-larly for air-sea rescue missions. Aircraft playa key role in maritime surveillance and recon-naissance missions, as well as in the USCG’scounter-narcotics operations in the Caribbean.The effectiveness of USCG aviation relies on theuse of a wide variety of complementary platforms,including a number of European aircraft.

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The HC-130J is used for long-range missions .

immigration-control, transportation and rescue missions. Theaircraft are delivered with weather radar and communicationsystems. The USCG is responsible for integrating a search radar,electro-optical sensor and mission system. The first aircraft isscheduled to be declared operational in 2017.

For VIP transport missions, the USCG ope-rates a small fleet of C-37A Gulfstream Vbusiness jets.The Coast Guard helicopter fleet comprises two rotorcrafttypes: the MH-60J/T Jayhawk (Sikorsky) and the MH-65 Dolphin(Airbus Helicopter. The USCG’s approximately 100 Dolphins areundergoing a progressive upgrade programme from the currentMH-65D standard to the MH-65E by 2017. This involves instal-lation of an all-glass cockpit and advanced navigation capabilitiesto meet emerging FAA requirements. The MH-60J/T is close tothe U.S. Navy’s MH-60S standard. The fleet has been progressivelyupgraded to the T standard since 2008. The MH-60T upgradeconsist of a Rockwell Collins Common Avionics ArchitectureSystem (CAAS). CAAS is an integrated "glass" cockpit which pro-vides updated avionics and integrated Electro-optical SensorSystem with recording capability via a removable memorymodule. Helicopters can operate from bases on shore or fromCoast Guard Cutters. Some of these ships are equipped withflight decks abd are comparable in size and capacities withmany of the frigates deployed by naval forces.

The next chapter in the history of the Coast Guard could bewritten around unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). A Congressmanrecently called for the acquisition of unmanned aircraft for theUSCG. This would not be a new development for the Departmentof Homeland Security, since the U.S. Customs and BorderProtection agency already operates medium-altitude long-endu-rance (MALE) MQ-9 Guardians, a variant of the Predator B.Specialized Coast Guard aviation personnel are jointly operatingthe Guardians. For several years now, Coast Guard personnelhave been studying tactics, techniques, procedures and regulationsin support of future UAS fielding within the Service. ■

The HC-144A is equipped with acommand and control system tocoordinate air-sea operations.

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UNITED STATES: 14 “Ohio”SSBNs. 4 “Ohio” SSGNs.3 Seawolf SSNs.12 “Virginia”* SSNs.39 “Los Angeles” SSNs.

CANADA:4 “Victoria” SSKs.

FRANCE: 4 “Le Triomphant” SSBNs.6 “Rubis/Améthyste” SSNs. 6 Barracuda* SSNs.GERMANY: 5 Type 212 SSKs.GREECE : 8 Type 209/1100/1200 SSKs.4 Type 214 SSKs.UNITED KINGDOM: 4 “Vanguard” SSBNs.4 “Trafalgar” SSNs. 4 “Astute”* SSNs.ITALY: 2 Type 212-A SSKs. 4 Sauro SSKs.NETHERLANDS: 4 “Walrus” SSKs.NORWAY: 6 “Ula” SSKs.POLAND: 1 Kilo SSK. 4 Kobben SSKs.PORTUGAL : 2 Type 209PN SSKs.ROMANIA: 1 Kilo SSK.SWEDEN: 3 Gotland SSKs.2 Sodermanland SSKs.SPAIN: 3 Galerna SSKs. 4 S-80* SSKs.TURKEY: 13 Type 209/1200/1400 SSKs.

SOUTH AFRICA: 3 Type 209/1400 SSKs.

ALGERIA: 6 Kilo SSKs.

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ARGENTINA: 2 TR1700SSKs.1 Type 209/1200 SSK.CHILE: 2 Scorpene SSKs.2 Type 209/1300 SSKs. BRAZIL: 5 Type 209/1400 SSKs. 4 Scorpene* SSKs. 1 S-MB-10* SSK.COLOMBIA: 2 209/1200 SSKs.ECUADOR: 2 Type 209/1300 SSKs.PERU: 6 Type 209/1100/1200 SSKs.VENEZUELA: 2 Type 209/1200 SSKs.

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BANGLADESH: 2 type 035G Ming SSKs.CHINA: 1 type 094 SSBn. 1 type 093 SSn. 1 type 092 SSBn.3 type 091 SSns. 12 Kilo SSKs. 13 type 039 SSKs. 4 type 041SSKs. 20 type 035 SSKs.JAPAN (april 2015) Commissioning of izumo helicoptercarrier.NORTH KOREA: 22 romeo, Song-O, Yugo SSKs.SOUTH KOREA: 9 type 209/1200 SSKs. 3 type 214 SSKs.INDIA: 1 arihant SSBn. 1 akula SSn (leased) – 10 Kilo SSKs.4 type 209/1500 SSKs. 6 Scorpene* SSKs.INDONESIA: 2 type 209/1300 SSKs. 3 Chang Bogo* SSKs..JAPAN: 7 Soryu SSKs. 10 Oyashio SSKs.MALAYSIA: 2 Scorpene SSKs.SINGAPORE: 4 Challenger SSKs. 2 archer SSKs.TAIWAN: 2 hai lung SSKs. 2 hai Shih SSKs.VIETNAM: 5 Kilo SSKs.

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IRAN: 3 Kilo SSKs. 1 Besat SSK. 2 Fateh SSKs. 1 nahang SSK. Ghadir SSK. Yugo* SSK.ISRAEL: 3 Dolphin SSKs. 3 Dolphin ii SSKs. PAKISTAN: 3 agosta 90B SSKs. 2 agosta SSKs.

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OCEA, ONE OF THE WORLD'SLEADING SPECIALISTS INALUMINIUM SHIPBUILDING,DEMONSTRATES ITS KNOW-HOW WITH THE DELIVERYOF TWO COMPLEXHYDROGRAPHIC RESEARCHVESSELS TO INDONESIA.

T he “Rigel” and the “Spica” are 60m deriva-tives of the OSV190 offshore survey vesselconcept specially adapted for oceanographicand hydrographic research missions.

The French shipyard designed the two ships basedon the specific features of Indonesia’s geographyand environment. Autonomy and working speedhave been adapted to the immensise size of theIndonesian archipelago. The “Spica” and the “Rigel”can undertake 20-day missions and reach a topspeed of 20 knots. The two new oceanographicships can operate in shallow and deep water,thanks to a light craft, also of aluminium construc-tion, carried onboard.

Considerable effort was devoted to adapting theships to carry a wide range of scientific equipment.The hull shape was specially designed to reducenoise and avoid disrupting the sensors. Some ofthe equipment, such as the multibeam echo soun-ders, are installed in a gondola to reduce hydrody-namic turbulence.

For this programme, Ocea proposed to integratehigh-performance oceanographic and hydrographicequipment supplied by the Norwegian firmKongsberg.

OCEA / OSV 190THE ALUMINIUM OPTION

The French shipyard, which is located in theVendée département in southwest France, reliedon its partnership with the French NavalHydrographic and Oceanographic Service (SHOM)to design the ships and train the Indonesian crew.

The two Indonesian Navy ships are not designedexclusively for research missions. They areequipped with a 20mm cannon and 12.7mmmachine guns to allow them to carry outmaritime security missions in Indonesian waters.

The “Rigel” arrived in Indonesia in May 2015 andhas already performed several missions. Thanksto its new sensors, it was able to reveal the pre-sence of a previously undetected shipwreckclose to one of the Indonesian Navy’s mainbases. The “Rigel” has also been deployed onpatrol in the Strait of Malacca.

With these hydrographic vessels, Ocea has demons-trated its expertise in the design and constructionof complex, very high added-value ships, as wellas its competitiveness on the export market. TheFrench shipyard’s bid was selected in preferenceto eight other proposals from international shi-pyards. Ocea has also shown that aluminium des-igns can be adopted for large ships. ■

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T he French defence procurement agencyDGA has so far ordered three B2M multi-mission ships for the French Navy. Thefirst of these ships, the “d’Entrecasteaux”,

was received by the DGA on 25th March 2016.The B2M is designed to meet the need for amulti-mission oceanic patrol ship to operatefrom and around French overseas territories.They will perform sovereignty missions: localpresence, surveillance and protection of nationalinterests, force projection, logistics support, and

rescue and assistance for local populations.The new ships offer a wide range of capacities,from towing to deployment of frogmen. TheB2M ships are also equipped with a medicalsuite and infirmary. Accommodation is providedfor around 20 shipwreck survivors or refugees.The ships are also designed to carry containers.In order to operate in the vast expanses ofFrench overseas territory exclusion zones, shipscan remain at sea for 30 days without resupply.Robust and easy to maintain, B2Ms are designedto ensure high availability — almost 200 days atsea per year.

The “d’Entrecasteaux” has spent the early part of2016 in sea trials and crew training off Brest. Itwill sail to its home port of Nouméa, NewCaledonia, in the southwest Pacific Ocean insummer 2016. The two other B2M vessels arescheduled for delivery at the end of 2016 and inthe first quarter of 2017. ■

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A NEW GENERATION OF ANTI-SUBMARINE WARFARE HELICOPTERS IS NOW OPERATIONAL.THANKS TO THEIR SIGNIFICANTLY ENHANCED CAPACITIES, THESE MACHINES ARE OPENING A NEW CHAPTER IN SUBSURFACE WARFARE.

NH90: THE CAIMAN GOES TO SEAThe naval version (NFH) of the NH90 Caiman is now reachedmaturity. Production is on track and naval forces, including theFrench Navy, are using the machine in operations.The French Navy has received a fleet of 15 machines, part ofwhich has been deployed in operations since 2015. In that year,an NH90 was deployed for the first time on an operationalmission on board the frigate “Chevalier Paul” as part of the“Charles de Gaulle” carrier battle group deployed to the IndianOcean and the Persian Gulf. During this deployment, the NH90showed that it was fully operational across the full spectrumof its missions, including anti-submarine warfare. The ThalesFlash dipping sonar today offers unrivalled detection ranges,and the mission system features data fusion and real-timetransmission via datalink.While older-generation machines were generally used to find asubmarine already detected by a surface ship, the Caiman canprovide autonomous monitoring over a wide area. In this respect,the French Navy’s new helicopter comes close to performing thefixed wing maritime patrol aircraft mission.The NH90 is also operational in Norway. Sea trials startedrecently. At the end of 2015, Sweden also received its first NH90in anti-submarine warfare configuration. Stockholm has ordereda total of 18 NH90s. n

AW159 WILDCAT: SHARPER CLAWS FOR THE LYNXThe Wildcat closely resembles the Lynx, but in reality it is a new machinefeaturing the latest technologies. Though the Lynx was already equipped withpowerful engines, the Wildcat has been fitted with new engines offeringincreased performance, particularly in hot and high conditions. Other featuresinclude a new tail boom and tail rotor, offering a more robust design andreduced radar cross section. The cockpit has been designed to reduce crewworkload. The anti-submarine warfare suite includes an electro-optica:/infraredsensor, 360° active electroncally scanned array (AESA) radar, dipping sonar, elec-tronic warfare system, sonobuoys and torpedoes.The Royal Navy was the first customer for the Wildcat, which has since beenselected by South Korea and the Philippines. The Royal Navy has ordered 28

MH-60R:THE’SUCCESSORThe MH-60R is the latest version ofthe Sikorsky Seahawk. More than 300MH-60s are already in service with theU.S. Navy alone. The helicopter hasalso been selected by Denmark andAustralia. The MH-60 “Romeo” hasalready accumulated several tens ofthousands of flying hours with the U.S.Navy and has amply demonstrated itscapacities in operations.

The helicopter’s biggest strength is itsrobust airframe which has been proven indecades of service at sea, along with itssafety record. Landing gear have beendesigned to absorb the high loadings asso-ciated with deck landings. Other featuresinclude a redundant flight control systemand a crash-resistant design adopted formost systems.

The MH-60R is equipped with CommonCockpit avionics developed by LockheedMartin, including four large, flat-panel,multi-function, night-vision-compatible,colour displays.

For anti-submarine warfare missions, theMH-60R is equipped with the AAS-44forward-looking infraread (Flir) system,APS-147 multi-mode radar, ALQ-210 elec-tronic support measures and AQS-22 dip-ping sonar proposed by Raytheon basedon the Thales Flash. The MH-60R can alsocarry a broad array of weapons, includingHellfire missiles. n

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Wildcats. The Navy Wildcat HelicopterSquadron (825 Naval Air Squadron)was commissioned in October 2014.The Wildcat is currently deployedwith two Naval Air Squadrons. TheWildcat has already been deployedat sea on Royal Navy frigates, whileshore-based testing continues to pro-gressively qualify the helicopter’s full

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PeruNAMING CEREMONY FOR “RÍOPATIVILCA” AND “RÍO CAÑETE”PATROL VESSELSIn March 2016, the Peruvian flag was hoisted on the “RioPativilca” and “Rio Cañete” patrol vessels which have been builtlocally by the SIMA shipyard for the Peruvian Navy. The projectinvolved technology transfer from South Korea’s STX shipyard,in accordance with the agreement signed in 2013 covering theconstruction of 10 patrol vessels in this class.Derived from the “Taegeuk” class, the Peruvian patrol vessels are55m long and displace 500t. The crew comprises 25 persons,including five officers. The vessels are due to be equipped with aRafael Typhoon 30mm remote weapon station and a Mk44Bushmaster cannon. Secondary weapons will include 12.7mmmachine guns. The vessels will be able to launch rigid inflatableboats. They will be equipped with modern sensors, including anoptronics system. n

The Germany Navy’s future Type 125 frigate “Baden-Württemberg” left port in early April for initial seatrials to validate the operation of the ship’s combineddiesel-electric gas turbine propulsion system.The Type 125 frigates were designed by the ARGEF125 consortium comprising ThyssenKrupp MarineSystems (TKMS) and Lürsen. The ships are designedto be deployed anywhere in the world and to par-ticipate in international operations. They have adisplacement of 5,500t, stealthy hull and super-structure, and are built to operate at sea for anaverage 5,000 hours per year.Launched in March 2014, the Baden-Württemberg” isscheduled for delivery in 2017. The second F125-classfrigate, the “Nordrhein-Westfalen” was launched in2015 and is scheduled for delivery in 2018. TheGerman Navy is due to receive two further frigates inthis class: the “Sachsen-Anhalt” (2019) and the“Rheinland-Pfalz” (2020). n

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Multi-mission. The Sigma 10514measures 105m in length and featuresa modular design.

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At the start of January 2016,Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding(DSNS) announced the launch ofthe first of two Sigma 10514Perusak Kawal Rudal (PKR) gui-ded-missile frigates designatedfor the Indonesian Navy. Djakartaordered the two frigates in 2010.Local shipyard PT PAL is buildingthe ships in collaboration withDSNS thanks, to substantial tech-nology transfer. The first keel waslaid in April 2014.

The Sigma 10514 PKR measures105m in length and features amodular design. Each ship com-prises six modules, four of whichwere built in PT PAL’s shipyardswhile the other two were builtand fully tested at DSNS in theNetherlands. More than 300 PTPAL employees followed the trai-ning programme established by

the Dutch shipyard.With the Sigma 10514 PKR,Indonesia is acquiring a multi-mission frigate with air defence,anti-surface warfare and anti-submarine warfare capabilities.The ships displace 2,365t andfeature accommodation for upto 122 persons. The helicopterdeck is suitable to host a medium-sized helicopter with a weight ofmax 10t. Sensors include a 3-Dsurveillance radar, as well as atarget indication radar whichalso has an electro-optical firecontrol system.

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At the end of March 2016, following a one-month deployment to Fiji, HMAS“Canberra” returned to Australia. Thebrand-new ship had completed its firstoperational deployment, confirming its

considerable military capacities. The amphibiousassault ship had set sail in early March, carrying threeMRH-90 (NH90) helicopters and 760 troops, toassist in relief efforts in the wake of Cyclone Winstonwhich tore through the South Pacific archipelago on20th February.

The “Canberra” is a symbol of the fleet renewalprogramme currently being undertaken by the RoyalAustralian Navy (RAN). It is one of two LHDamphibious assault ships, along with HMAS “Adelaide”,ordered from the Spanish shipyard Navantia in 2007.The hull was built in Spain then transferred toAustralia, where BAE Systems Australia was responsiblefor building the islands and integrating equipment.

With the “Canberra” and the “Adelaide”, Australianow possesses force projection and interventioncapacities. In their capacities and overall design phi-losophy, the two ships are close to France’s Mistral-class BPC helicopter carriers. The “Canberra” displaces27,000t and can accommodate up to 1,000 persons.It is equipped with hospital facilities and a well deckfor deployment of landing craft. It also serves as a

helicopter carrier, with a 202m-long, 4,750m2 flightdeck. It can carry the different helicopters in servicein the Australian Royal Navy and Army. The MRH-90, Chinook, Black Hawk, Tiger, S-70B-2 and MH-60R are progressively being qualified to operatefrom the new ships. Several exercises have takenplace since summer 2015 involving Australian ArmyMRH-90 helicopters for amphibious operations.

The acquisition of the “Canberra”-class ships ispart of a broader RAN modernisation programmecovering, in the first place, ships already in service.The “Anzac”-class frigates, for example, haveundergone a major modernization programme. Bythe end of 2017, these eight ships, which enteredservice between 1996 and 2001, will all have beenequipped with a new communication system and anew air defence system. The upgraded Anzacs arescheduled to remain in service through 2032.

The “OH Perry”-class guided missile frigates,which are being progressively withdrawn fromservice, have also been modernized with the SM-2air defence missile, in place of the SM-1. These shipswill be replaced by the “Hobart”-class air warfaredestroyers (AWDs), which will be built, once again,in Spain. The three AWDs are derived from theSpanish Navy’s “Alvaro de Bazan” air defence frigates,built by Navantia. These 146.7m ships will displace

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THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY IS CURRENTLY INTHE MIDST OF A MAJOR FLEET RENEWAL PRO-GRAMME. WITH THE NEW SHIPS, THE SERVICE WILLACQUIRE NEW CAPACITIES.

7,000t when fully loaded and will be heavily armed.They will be equipped with the U.S. Aegis combatsystem, AN/SPY1D(V) radar and SM-2 missiles. Theywill also have 48 Mk-41 vertical missile launchers anda 127mm cannon. They will also be fitted for the anti-submarine warfare mission, with hull sonar and towedsonar systems. The AWD will also be able to carry onehelicopter. The ships are currently under constructionin Australia. Sea trials and testing of the Aegis combatsystem have already started. In the medium term, thesedestroyers will be complemented by modern frigatesunder the Sea 5000 future frigate programme, forwhich DCNS could propose the FREMM multi-mission frigate.

Aviation assets are also being moderized. A total of24 MH-60R helicopters have been ordered fromSikorsky/Lockheed Martin. They will replace theexisting fleet of S-70-B2s. The first MH-60 “Romeos”entered service in June 2015. They will operate in theanti-submarine and anti-surface warfare role.

The maritime patrol and maritime surveillancemissions are performed by the Royal Australian AirForce (RAAF). The RAAF is currently equipped withAP-3C Orion maritime patrol aricraft which are sche-duled to be replaced by two U.S. platforms: the BoeingP-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft and the remotelypiloted Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton.A total of15 Poseidons will be delivered between 2017 and 2021.The aircraft’s autonomy enables it to operate up to2,000km from its base. It will be complemented by theTriton, whose endurance allows missions lasting morethan 24 hours.

By 2020, with its “Canberra” amphibious assaultships, “Hobart” destroyers, P-8A Poseidon maritimepatrol aircraft and Triton remotely piloted aircraft, theRAN will constitute a modern naval force capable oflaunching operations throughout the Asia-Pacific regionand at any location where Australian inerests are underthreat. The role of the Australian naval force was confir-med in the White Paper published early in 2016. Thetest states that a strong, multi-mission Navy is a vitalpart of Australia’s defence strategy.

Mention must also be made of the submarine forces.Australia has launched the SEA-1000 programme toreplace is conventional “Collins”-class submarines,which entered service between 1996 and 2003. ■

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SEA-1000:The start of a strategic partnershipOn 26th April 2016, Australian prime minister Malcolm Turnbull announced that the French naval defencegroup DCNS had been selected as the preferred international partner for the design of 12 submarines for theRoyal Australian Navy under the SEA-1000 programme.

DCNS

FRANCE / DCNS:Shortfin Barracuda Block 1AFrench naval defence group DCNS is proposing a conceptspecifically developed for the Royal Australian Navy. Aderivative of the Barracuda attack submarines developed forthe French Navy, the Shortfin Barracuda will be equippedwith a pump jet propulsion system offering reduced noisecompared with conventional systems. It will be fitted withsensors supplied by Thales. France is offering completeaccess to the stealth technologies utilised on board Frenchnuclear-powered general-purpose attack submarines (SSNs)and ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs), e.g. retractablehydroplanes. At Australia’s request, the United States will beresponsible for supplying integrated combat systems to theFuture Submarines, as well as the submarine’s weapons.Australia plans to acquire a system designed by Raytheon orLockheed Martin. ■

This programme is designed to replace Australia’sexisting fleet of six “Collins”-class submarines,which were based on a design originally deve-loped for Swedish Navy. The Australian govern-ment believes that the submarine fleet is ofstrategic importance and constitutes a criticalelement in the country’s maritime securityplanning. Specified features for the future sub-marines include a range comparable tothat of the “Collins”, higher-performancesensors, stealthiness and enhancedendurance. The new submarines willbe delivered before the “Collins” areretired, to avoid a capacity gap, andwill remain in service beyond 2040.The programme represents as esti-

mated investment of A$50 billion. The Australiangovernment describes SEA-1000 as the largestand most complex defence procurement pro-gramme that the country has ever undertaken.Three bids were examined: a German bid fromthe TKMS shipyard, a bid from the Japanesegovernment in partnership with the Mitsubishi

dockyards and a French offer led by DCNS.Beyond any technical considerations,the French bid was selected on thebasis of the proposed strategic andtechnological partnership. DCNS isproposing substantial technology trans-fer, which will help to develop theAustralian naval industry. This is one

of the priorities underlined by the Australiangovernment. French authorities declared thatthe Australian decision would lead to theestablishment of a “strategic partnership bet-ween the two countries, which will cooperatefor the next 50 years.DCNS has proposed two options for building thesubmarines: initial construction in France, followedby completion in Australia, or 100% of constructionperformed in Australia. In both cases, up to 2,900jobs could be directly created in Australia. TheAustralian government has confirmed that thecontract should lead to the creation of 1,100 jobsdirectly, plus a further 1,700 jobs with subcon-tractors involved in the programme. ■

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Frigate HMAS“Anzac” at sea.

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"Among the new products on display,EURONAVAL will feature commando boatsalong with weapons and equipment, surfaceand underwater drones, aircraft, AUSV(Autonomous Unmanned Surface Vehicles),and new concepts in stealth."


Euronaval, which has taken place at Paris/Le Bourget since its creation in 1968,will celebrate its 25th edition from 17th to 21st October 2016. Presenting thelatest technologies in naval defence and maritime safety/security, this uniqueinternational exhibition offers solutions for the entire spectrum ofsovereignty missions in the military naval domain and also, in recent years,for State actions at sea in connection with maritime safety and security, suchas law enforcement at sea, navigation and fisheries monitoring, or maritimeand coastal surveillance.

A showcase for industrial and technological excellence, this biennial event offersa unique opportunity for dialogue on maritime security and geopolitics at theconference on 18th October 2016: �Together for safe and secure oceans". At

a time of unprecedented globalisation, security issues now extend far beyond nationalborders and traditional frames of reference. The emergence of new state-backed players androgue states, and the availability of new low-cost military capacities are triggering changes inthe regional geopolitical order, resulting in increased rivalry and instability in coastal andinternational waters. The conference “Together for safe and secure oceans” will look at the“non-traditional” security threats that are currently making the news. Piracy, organizedcrime, terrorism, migration, illegal fishing, the increase in natural risks and maritimepollution — these are different facets of today’s maritime security challenge for whichindustry and politicians must find a concrete, inovative response. At the same time, powerful,round-the-clock surveillance is also needed to maintain geopolitical stability.

A few months before the doors open on the 25th edition ofEuronaval, the organizers have recorded more than 20% first-time exhibitors. The newcomers include ASELSAN (Turkey),AUSTAL (Australia), ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD (Israel), ISRAELSHIPYARDS (Israel), LIBERVIT (France), PALFINGERMARINE (Austria), SHOXS (Canada), FERRETTI SECURITY& DEFENCE (Italy), DANISH MARINE GROUP (Denmark)… For the fifth time, at the inauguration of 18th October,Euronaval will award Trophies for products and servicespresented by exhibitors. Two of the three categories are open tointernational innovations: unmanned vehicles, robotics andautonomous systems on the one hand, concept ships and bio-mimetics on the other. The theme of the third trophy, reservedfor French exhibitors, is digital technology and augmented orvirtual reality simulation.The BtoB meetings organized by CCI Paris-Île de France andEntreprise Europe Network will promote the Business Meetings in52 partner companies, the European Enterprise Network (EEN). Above all, Euronaval brings together the major buyers. Ofthe 110 nations involved in the acquisition of naval equip-ment, more than 70 accepted the French Government’s invitationin 2014 to discover the most relevant offerings in the six majorsectors: naval defence, maritime environment, transportation andinfrastructure, maritime safety and security, services and researchand engineering. Several defence ministers, ambassadors, Navy or ArmedForces chiefs of staff, coast guard delegations and defence attachésare expected to attend the show in October 2016. These distin-guished visitors make Euronaval the world’s largest meeting ofbuyers and decsision-makers in a market estimated at €40 billionfor naval shipbuilding alone. ■

LOCATION: Parc Expo Paris/Le BourgetDATE: Monday 17th to Friday 21st October 2016Times: Monday - Noon to 05:30pm,Tuesday to Thursday - 9am to 05:30pm,Friday - 9am to 4amFIND OUT MORE: WWW.EURONAVAL.FR

F IRST INDICATIONS OF A PROMISING 25TH EDIT ION

EURONAVAL 2016

92Official Delegations from 70countries.

24,655 professional visits.

355 exhibitors from 28 countries.

600 BtoB meetings.

10 National Pavilions(Key figures, 2014)

C. COSMAO

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In March 2016, the U.S. Navy’s future guided missile destroyer, USS “Zumwalt”,left port for a second series of sea trials. With its futuristic outlines, the first ship inthe DDG-1000 class looks like something from a science fiction film. And yet it willsoon be operational in the U.S. Navy.

USS ZUMWALTTHE FUTUREIS NOW

Stealth: The stealthy outlines of the U.S. Navy’s new destroyerare striking. With the exception of the 155mm cannons, thoughthese do have signature-reducing covers, nothing protrudes fromthe bridge. The smooth continuity of the superstructure is barelyinterrupted by radar or radio antennas.

The revolutionary design of the “Zumwalt”includes numerous innovative features,particularly relating to stealth and operationwith a reduced crew.

Modular design: The “Zumwalt” is equippedwith 16 hardened modules containing theelectronic equipment. These modules aredesigned for easy removal for maintenanceor moderniation work.

PHOTOS : US NAVY

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MK57 vertical launchsystems. These modularsystems can fire cruisemissiles, anti-ship missilesor air defence missiles.

155mm guns: The “Zumwalt” isequipped with two 155mmAdvanced Gun System (AGS)naval guns capable of firingprojectiles over distances up to 63nautical miles.

Single, centralized IT system: Asingle, encrypted system managesall onboard IT applications, fromlighting to weapons andpropulsion.This innovation allowsfor a high degree of onboard systemautomation, as well as a substantialreduction in crew size.

Integrated anti-submarine warfaresystem: Two sonar antennas(medium and high frequency) havebeen integrated into the hull.. TheASM detection system features anew algorithm which shouldsignificantly improve performance.

Integrated propulsion systemThe “Zumwalt” features an all-electric propulsion system, designedto meet the requirements of modern weapon systems. The powerreserve is sufficient to meet plans for the future installation ofweapo systems currently under development.

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NEWS

In 1907, a fleet of 16 U.S. Navy battleships set outto circumnavigate the globe. The goal was todemonstrate to the eyes of the world America’sgrowing military power and blue-water navy

capability. The ships in the armada were paintedwhite, hence the nickname Great White Fleet.

The fleet that left U.S. waters in early 2016 was a dif-ferent colour. The ships were grey, but it is known asthe “Great Green Fleet” because of the fuel used. Thefleet, centred on the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier“John C. Stennis”, is powered by a fuel blend comprising10% biofuel and 90% conventional petroleum. Thecarrier strike group made a stopover in the Philippinesin May 2016. As was the case with the 1907 fleet, theGreat Green Fleet carries a strong symbolic value.

True, the current deployment is less ambitious thaninitially planned. The fleet was originally to have setout with a fuel blend containing 50% alternative fuel.The U.S. Navy had already tested a 50/50 blend duringthe Rim of the Pacific exercise in 2012. Surface shipsand even aircraft can readily operate with syntheticfuels without the need for any modifications. Altogether,around 40 American ships and 200 aircraft havecarried out tests involving alternative fuel mixtures.

Alternative fuels can be produced from different non-fossil organic materials, such as wood, algae or cookingoil. The fuels currently used by the U.S.Navy are clas-sified as “third-generation”, offering the same energydensity as conventional fuel.

For its 2016 deployment, the U.S. Navy acquired 78million gallons of biofuel at a price of $2.05 pergallon. The cost of biofuel has until now been a hurdleto more widespread adoption. The U.S. Congress hason several occasions rejected the use of biofuels onthe grounds that they are more expensive thanconventional fuels.

For several years now, the U.S. Navy has been attemptingto reduce its reliance on fossil fuels and to diversifysources of supply. In 2009, the U.S. Secretary of theNavy, Ray Mabus, committed to obtaining at least 50%of the energy used by the Navy and Marine Corpsfrom alternative sources by 2020. He explained to theU.S. Senate that it was important for the United Statesto reduce its dependence on fuels originating fromgeopolitically unstable regions. n

THE GREAT GREEN FLEETSETS SAIL

The aircraft carrier “J. C. Stennis” ispowered by a fuel blend comprising10% biofuel.

The “Great Green Fleet” includes the aircraftcarrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), thedestroyers USS Stockdale (DDG 106), USSChung-Hoon (DDG 93), and USS William P.Lawrence (DDG 110), along with the cruiserUSS Mobile Bay (CG 53).

A CARRIER STRIKE GROUP POWERED BY ALTERNATIVE FUEL

THE U.S. NAVY IS EXPLORING THE USEOF ALTERNATIVE FUELS. IN EARLY2016, A CARRIER STRIKE GROUP SETSAIL USING A FUEL BLENDCONTAINING 10% BIOFUEL.

US NAVY

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