Mine Laying Capability for All Navies by SH Defence

Mine laying, a low cost but very effective capability is making a comeback among navies worldwide in the wake of current events in the Black Sea. While few navies operate vessels with the capability to lay mines, Danish company SH Defence offers a new solution: A dedicated mine laying module. The Cube is a container-based modular payload concept that was first launched in 2020 by SH Defence. Today, the Cube portfolio consists in a range of over 300 payloads ranging from propulsion systems to decoy launchers and even search and rescue modules. The latest addition to The Cube ecosystem was unveiled during MAST Med 2020 conference and exhibition that took place in Athens, Greece in 2-4 November 2022: It is a Containerized Mine Laying System which can easily and quickly turn navy ships into mine laying platforms. My story for Naval News, here.

FLEETS #32: The French Navy, the Free French Naval Forces and French Naval Projects in WWII

The following image illustrate all warships that were in service with the French Navy, the French Naval Forces and the naval projects that were planned to materialize the period the WWII lasted. Free France (French: France Libre) was a political entity that claimed to be the legitimate government of France following the dissolution of the Third Republic. Led by French general Charles de Gaulle, Free France was established as a government-in-exile in London in June 1940 after the Fall of France during World War II and fought the Axis as an Allied nation with its Free French Forces (Forces françaises libres).

The image was created by www.naval-encyclopedia.com. In that page you can read some excellent naval history articles, to download other graphs or you can purchase the same graphs in high resolution in the online shop! More posts will follow for your collection of current naval fleets but also of fleets from the past.

The French Navy, the Free French Naval Forces and French Naval Projects in WWII

NAVAL FORCES #13: The future of the Greek naval forces by 2030

The following infographic provides an overview of the Hellenic Navy's planned procurement of naval vessels and aircraft, as well as the expected modernization and upgrade of in-service vessels. The period we are focusing in spans from July 8, 2019, when the new government under Prime Minister K. Mitsotakis was formed, to the end of the current decade. The graph illustrates the serious effort by the government and the current leadership of the Hellenic Navy to modernize the Greek naval forces after years of cutbacks and inactivity. Details of the planned procurements and upgrades in my article for Naval News site here.

 

Hull Vane B.V. presents its innovative products to the Hellenic Navy

At MAST Med 2022 conference and exhibition that took place in Athens, Greece in 2-4 November 2022, the Dutch company Hull Vane B.V. exhibited its Hull Vane solutions for naval and coast guard vessels. The Hull Vane® is a hydrodynamic wing attached to a ship’s stern. The company met also with Hellenic Navy officers at the Papagos camp (Pentagon) in Athens. Naval News attended MAST Med 2022 and interviewed Bruno Bouckaert, Sales Director at Hull Vane B.V. My story for Naval News, here.

INFOGRAPHICS #60: Future Surface Combatants Vol. V (Amiral Ronarc'h-class, Kimon-class, Anadolu-class)

Written by D-Mitch

In this post, I include some of the infographics I made and published on social media, about new surface combatants that are under construction and about to enter service in the near future. 

 

1. Amiral Ronarc'h-class (FDI) frigates of the French Navy (5 ships)

 

Amiral Ronarc'h-class (FDI) frigate of the French Navy

Hellenic Navy commissions its 7th and Final Roussen-class FACM

The Hellenic Navy (Πολεμικό Ναυτικό) named and commissioned its seventh and final Roussen-class (Super Vita) fast attack missile craft (FACM), HS Ypoploiarchos Vlahakos (P-79). The event took place at the Amfiali Naval Base on September 29, 2022 in presence of the Greek Prime Minister, the Minister of Defense, the President of the Parliament, the Deputy Minister of Defense, the Deputy Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, the Deputy Minister to the Prime Minister, the Chief of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff, the Chief Hellenic Army General Staff, the Chief of Hellenic Navy General Staff , the Deputy Chief of Hellenic Air Force General Staff, the Chief in Command of the Hellenic Fleet, Members of the Parliament and other distinguished guests. The new boat was named after Lieutenant Panagiotis Vlahakos who lost his life on January 31, 1996 during the Imia crisis, when an AB 212 helicopter (PN 21) crashed into the sea. His brother Nikolaos Vlahakos christened the boat. My story for Naval News, here.

INFOGRAPHICS #59: Future Surface Combatants Vol. IV (Pohjanmaa-class, Al Jubail-class, Bani Yas-class)

Written by D-Mitch

In this post, I include some of the infographics I made and published on social media, about new surface combatants that are under construction and about to enter service in the near future

 

1. Pohjanmaa-class corvette of the Finnish Navy (4 ships)

Pohjanmaa-class corvette of the Finnish Navy. High resolution image here.

INFOGRAPHICS #58: Future Surface Combatants Vol. III (Arrowhead 140PL, Thaon di Revel-class, F126-class)

Written by D-Mitch

In this post, I include some of the infographics I made and published on social media, about new surface combatants that are under construction and about to enter service in the near future.

 

1. Arrowhead 140PL type frigates of the Polish Navy (3 ships)

Arrowhead 140PL class frigate of the Polish Navy

VIKING Norsafe MUNIN S1200 Cabin HCG of the Hellenic Coast Guard

Written by D-Mitch

VIKING Norsafe MUNIN S1200 Cabin HCG

This article is about a new craft made by VIKING Norsafe Hellas, the MUNIN S1200 Cabin HCG, that will serve with the Hellenic Coast Guard. Until now, among other products and vessels, the Greek company has delivered one (1) MUNIN S1200 Cabin and eight (8) MUNIN S1200 Extended Cabin to the Hellenic Coast Guard, one (1) MUNIN S1200 Open and one (1) MUNIN S1200 Tactical to the Hellenic Army and soon will start the construction of the first of the total 41 MUNIN S1200 Armored for the Hellenic Army, the 6th sub-type of MUNIN S1200 in the Greek inventory. All vessels were built locally in Greece at the manufacturing plant of VIKING Norsafe Hellas in Thiva. The new vessel is very similar to the MUNIN S1200 Cabin but it is equipped with different electronics and is fitted with inboard diesel engines. The boat is a donation from REGGEBORGH INVEST B.V. to the Special Missions Unit of the Central Port Authority of Kerkyra (Corfu). The Norsafe Munin S-1200 represents a state of the art platform for all professional user groups requiring the highest possible quality in terms of seaworthiness, user friendliness and safety at sea in all conditions.