A new helicopter master plan drawn up by the Spanish Ministry of Defence (MdD) envisages the number of different models used by the services being reduced from the current 14 to four by 2040.
Three will be from Airbus Helicopters - the NH90, the H135 (formerly EC135), and the Tiger - while the fourth will be the Boeing Chinook, which will need to be upgraded.
One of the key elements will be the navy version of the NH90, for which the Armada is seeking two variants - one a maritime transport which is not yet available, plus another for anti-submarine operations.
The Hughes 500 is due to be stood down by the Armada from 2018, to be replaced by the H135, while the Sikorsky SH-3 Sea Kings will be modernised to keep them active until the arrival of the hoped-for transport replacement.
The current modernisation programme for the Agusta-Bell AB212 will enable these to keep flying until at least 2030 from the corvette-style Buque de Acción Marítima (BAMs), while the army version of the aircraft is due to be retired by 2017.
As for the army's attack helicopters, the plan says the programme to begin phasing out the MBB Bo-105 will start soon. Now the decision has been taken that the six HAP versions of its replacement, the Tiger, will not be upgraded to the HAD-E Spanish version, from around 2027 onwards the army's airmobile forces (FAMET) will operate just 18 of the latter.
In the case of the Chinook, the MdD's aim is to upgrade from the CH-47D to CH-47F versions, with a programme office being set up to handle the proposed purchase from the United States.
The training helicopters, the Airbus H120 and the Sikorsky S-76C, are due to be taken out of service from around 2027, with the replacement almost certain to be the H135. The recent reductions in the NH90 programme will also mean modernisation programmes will be needed for the army's Airbus Super Puma and Cougar.
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Mar 23, 2015
Spain To Decrease Military Helicopter Types from 14 to 4
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Armada Española,
AS532,
BAM,
CH-47,
CH-47D,
CH-47F,
CHINOOK,
COUGAR,
EC-135,
EJERCITO DE TIERRA,
EJERCITO DEL AIRE,
FAMET,
NH90,
SEA KING,
SH-3,
SPAIN,
SPANISH NAVY,
SUPER PUMA
May 8, 2014
Spain orders two more BAM patrol vessels
Spain has awarded Navantia a contract to build two more Buque de Acción Marítima (BAM) patrol vessels for the Spanish Navy.
The contract is in line with a government plan outlined in February to maintain activity at the state-owned firm's shipyards. The order will be split between Navantia's two surface ship yards at Ferrol and Cadiz.
This second series of the Buque de Acción Marítima not only means a contract for the Spanish Navy but also ensures the continuity of the programme begun in July 2006.
Despite the drastic cutbacks in Spain's defence budgets in recent years, economic conditions have improved to the point that Spain can go ahead with the Ministry of Industry-financed order.
The Spanish Navy has long been calling for more BAM vessels, multi-mission ships which have already been deployed as part of the Somalia international counter-piracy flotilla.
Although the Spanish Navy was to receive 14 BAM vessels, so far the Armada has received four of the 2,490 ton, 93.9 m long vessels.
BAM is a design which Navantia has been offering to several other countries as it has looked to counterbalance the lack of domestic orders. Industry sources suggest that BAM vessels would be the easiest of the company's ships to sell on to a foreign buyer should a contract materialise during the build period.
janes
The contract is in line with a government plan outlined in February to maintain activity at the state-owned firm's shipyards. The order will be split between Navantia's two surface ship yards at Ferrol and Cadiz.
This second series of the Buque de Acción Marítima not only means a contract for the Spanish Navy but also ensures the continuity of the programme begun in July 2006.
Despite the drastic cutbacks in Spain's defence budgets in recent years, economic conditions have improved to the point that Spain can go ahead with the Ministry of Industry-financed order.
The Spanish Navy has long been calling for more BAM vessels, multi-mission ships which have already been deployed as part of the Somalia international counter-piracy flotilla.
Although the Spanish Navy was to receive 14 BAM vessels, so far the Armada has received four of the 2,490 ton, 93.9 m long vessels.
BAM is a design which Navantia has been offering to several other countries as it has looked to counterbalance the lack of domestic orders. Industry sources suggest that BAM vessels would be the easiest of the company's ships to sell on to a foreign buyer should a contract materialise during the build period.
janes
Feb 26, 2014
Spanish Navy BAM 'Tornado' helps an Iranian dhow in Indian Ocean more than 100 miles offshore
El 'Tornado' @Armada_esp auxilia a un dhow iraní a la deriva en el #Indico a más de 100 millas de la costa. #Atalanta pic.twitter.com/YVPrTF8vjJ
— Ministerio Defensa (@Defensagob) February 26, 2014
Etiquetas:
' TORNADO ',
Armada Española,
ATALANTA,
BAM,
PIRACY,
SPANISH NAVY
Feb 24, 2014
Spanish Navy BAM Relampago departs toward the Indian Ocean to fight against piracy
El BAM Relámpago parte rumbo al Índico para participar en la lucha contra piratería http://t.co/bElvOVhXYM #Atalanta pic.twitter.com/ktRUv4dZts
— Armada Española (@Armada_esp) February 24, 2014
Etiquetas:
BAM,
INDIAN OCEAN,
OPERACION ATALANTA,
PIRACY,
RELAMPAGO
Sep 9, 2013
Spanish Navy completes Skeldar V-200 UAV integration trials
The Spanish Navy has successfully competed Saab-built Skeldar V-200 Maritime unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) integration trials on board the Buques de Acción Marítima (BAM)-class patrol vessel Relámpago (P-43) off the Canary Islands.
The UAV is due to be deployed in mid-September 2013 aboard the BAM-class patrol vessel Meteoro (P-41), which is currently operational in the Indian Ocean.
Saab has received a contract to provide services for the Skeldar V-200 system aboard a Spanish Navy offshore patrol vessel in operation Atalanta.
Following the completion of second phase of the programme, the Spanish Navy will decide which specific UAV model to procure.
The medium-range vertical take off and landing UAV can be deployed to support instant battle damage assessment and control of indirect fire, in addition to providing logistics support and ship-to-ship or ship-to-land transfers in rough weather conditions.
"The unmanned system can fly at a maximum altitude of 4,500m for five hours."
Powered by a two-cylinder, in-line, two-stroke, liquid cooled internal combustion engine, the unmanned system can fly at a maximum altitude of 4,500m for five hours and can cruise at a maximum speed of 130km/h with a mission radius of more than 100km.
Featuring dual payload capability and various COTS payloads for specific missions, the system is fitted with EO / IR gimbals, a laser pointer, laser range finder, synthetic aperture radar, ground-moving target indicator, electronic warfare, AIS transponder, searchlight, megaphone and cargo hook.
Armed with OtoBreda 76/62mm gun, two Mk38 25mm automatic cannons and two 12.7mm machine guns, the Navantia-developed BAM-class vessels have been designed to support missions including patrols and protection.
The vessels feature a helicopter platform, rescue equipment and medical facilities and can also conduct hydrographic research, intelligence gathering, divers support and submarine rescue operations.
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The UAV is due to be deployed in mid-September 2013 aboard the BAM-class patrol vessel Meteoro (P-41), which is currently operational in the Indian Ocean.
Saab has received a contract to provide services for the Skeldar V-200 system aboard a Spanish Navy offshore patrol vessel in operation Atalanta.
Following the completion of second phase of the programme, the Spanish Navy will decide which specific UAV model to procure.
The medium-range vertical take off and landing UAV can be deployed to support instant battle damage assessment and control of indirect fire, in addition to providing logistics support and ship-to-ship or ship-to-land transfers in rough weather conditions.
"The unmanned system can fly at a maximum altitude of 4,500m for five hours."
Powered by a two-cylinder, in-line, two-stroke, liquid cooled internal combustion engine, the unmanned system can fly at a maximum altitude of 4,500m for five hours and can cruise at a maximum speed of 130km/h with a mission radius of more than 100km.
Featuring dual payload capability and various COTS payloads for specific missions, the system is fitted with EO / IR gimbals, a laser pointer, laser range finder, synthetic aperture radar, ground-moving target indicator, electronic warfare, AIS transponder, searchlight, megaphone and cargo hook.
Armed with OtoBreda 76/62mm gun, two Mk38 25mm automatic cannons and two 12.7mm machine guns, the Navantia-developed BAM-class vessels have been designed to support missions including patrols and protection.
The vessels feature a helicopter platform, rescue equipment and medical facilities and can also conduct hydrographic research, intelligence gathering, divers support and submarine rescue operations.
naval-technology
miragec14
Etiquetas:
'METEORO',
Armada Española,
ATALANTA,
BAM,
PIRACY,
SAAB,
Skeldar V-200.,
SPAIN,
SWEDEN,
UAS,
UAV
Aug 9, 2013
El primer UAV de la Armada que espiará a los piratas de Somalia
El Skeldar V-200, de Saab será el primer UAS que va a adquirir la Armada española,con el objetivo de quese utilice enla Operación Atalanta de lucha contra la piratería en el océano Índico.
Este helicóptero no tripulado complementará los medios existentes en Inteligencia, Vigilancia y Reconocimiento (ISR) que hasta ahora viene desarrollando el avión P-3 Orión o el D.4 Vigma, versión de patrulla marítima del CN-235.
Embarcará en los Buques de Acción Marítima (BAM), en buques anfibios y escoltas.
El objetivo es “espiar” las bases y campamentos de los piratas somalíes a una altura máxima de 3.500 metros, y no efectuará misiones dede ataque pues no posee capacidad de armamento.
Esteban Villarejo, Por Tierra Mar y Aire
Este helicóptero no tripulado complementará los medios existentes en Inteligencia, Vigilancia y Reconocimiento (ISR) que hasta ahora viene desarrollando el avión P-3 Orión o el D.4 Vigma, versión de patrulla marítima del CN-235.
Embarcará en los Buques de Acción Marítima (BAM), en buques anfibios y escoltas.
El objetivo es “espiar” las bases y campamentos de los piratas somalíes a una altura máxima de 3.500 metros, y no efectuará misiones dede ataque pues no posee capacidad de armamento.
Esteban Villarejo, Por Tierra Mar y Aire
Etiquetas:
AIRBUS MILITARY,
Armada Española,
BAM,
CN-235,
ESPAÑA,
OPERACION ATALANTA,
P-3 ORION,
PIRATERIA,
SAAB,
Skeldar V-200.,
SOMALIA,
SUECIA,
UAS,
UAV,
VIGMA
Jul 29, 2013
Helicópteros del Ejército del aire toman en un buque de la Armada
Por primera vez en la historia reciente de las Fuerzas Armadas pilotos de Super Puma apontan en un buque de la Armada.
Durante esta semana, se ha llevado a cabo un ejercicio de habilitación de dos pilotos del 802 Escuadrón en tomas en Buques de la Armada. Se han realizado 8 tomas por piloto de Super Puma (un total de 16) en el Buque de Acción Marítima Tornado P-44.
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Durante esta semana, se ha llevado a cabo un ejercicio de habilitación de dos pilotos del 802 Escuadrón en tomas en Buques de la Armada. Se han realizado 8 tomas por piloto de Super Puma (un total de 16) en el Buque de Acción Marítima Tornado P-44.
ejercitodelaire
Etiquetas:
' TORNADO ',
802 ESCUADRON,
Armada Española,
BAM,
EJERCITO DEL AIRE,
ESPAÑA,
SUPER PUMA
Jul 17, 2013
El Buque de Acción Marítima ‘Meteoro’ zarpa de Las Palmas para integrarse en la operación “Atalanta”
El buque de acción marítima (BAM) ‘Meteoro’, con base en Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, ha partido para participar en la operación “Atalanta” de lucha contra la piratería en el océano Índico.
El ‘Meteoro’, es el tercer buque de esta clase que participa en la operación “Atalanta”
El ‘Meteoro’ tiene previsto integrarse el próximo 6 de agosto en esta misión dirigida, sustituyendo a la fragata 'Numancia'. Permanecerá cuatro meses en zona de operaciones y fuera de su base, incluyendo los tránsitos, por un periodo de cinco meses.
El patrullero navega con 86 marinos a bordo, 51 pertenecientes a la dotación al buque, 17 integrados en la Unidad Aérea Embarcada que apoya al helicoptéro SH-60B, 16 miembros del Tercio de Levante formando la Unidad de Guerra Naval Especial, 1 médico y un intérprete.
El ‘Meteoro’ es el primero de los Buques de Acción Marítima y el que da nombre a los patrulleros de su clase. La concepción del programa BAM está basada en buques de altas prestaciones, costes de adquisición y mantenimiento reducidos y gran nivel de polivalencia, no sólo en el ámbito militar sino también en el de cooperación en tareas de salvamento, lucha contra la contaminación, evacuación y ayuda humanitaria.
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El ‘Meteoro’, es el tercer buque de esta clase que participa en la operación “Atalanta”
El ‘Meteoro’ tiene previsto integrarse el próximo 6 de agosto en esta misión dirigida, sustituyendo a la fragata 'Numancia'. Permanecerá cuatro meses en zona de operaciones y fuera de su base, incluyendo los tránsitos, por un periodo de cinco meses.
El patrullero navega con 86 marinos a bordo, 51 pertenecientes a la dotación al buque, 17 integrados en la Unidad Aérea Embarcada que apoya al helicoptéro SH-60B, 16 miembros del Tercio de Levante formando la Unidad de Guerra Naval Especial, 1 médico y un intérprete.
El ‘Meteoro’ es el primero de los Buques de Acción Marítima y el que da nombre a los patrulleros de su clase. La concepción del programa BAM está basada en buques de altas prestaciones, costes de adquisición y mantenimiento reducidos y gran nivel de polivalencia, no sólo en el ámbito militar sino también en el de cooperación en tareas de salvamento, lucha contra la contaminación, evacuación y ayuda humanitaria.
armada
Etiquetas:
'METEORO',
'NUMANCIA',
Armada Española,
BAM,
ESPAÑA,
OPERACION ATALANTA,
PIRATERIA,
SH-60B,
SOMALIA
Jun 19, 2013
Spanish Navy Ship 'Rayo' Visits Lüderitz, Namibia
The Spanish Navy Ship "Rayo" paid a visit to Lüderitz this week. This is the first time this brand new ship, an ocean patrol vessel, entered Namibian waters and docked at the Lüderitz quay. The ship was open for public viewing on Wednesday 12 June.
The ship has just completed its first operational deployment abroad and has been fighting piracy in the Indian Ocean, taking part in ATALANTA Operation under European Flag since March and May 2013
This visit, aimed at enhancing cooperation and ties with the Namibian Navy, was scheduled as part of the ship's voyage back to Spain during which it is making a tour around Africa to enhance common understanding with friendly countries and strengthen maritime security cooperation with African navies.
"Rayo" is the fourth ship of the "Meteoro" class Maritime Action Ships, built by the San Fernando manufacturer, the Navantia shipyard. Launched on 18 May 2010, the ship was commissioned on 14 May, a year later.
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The ship has just completed its first operational deployment abroad and has been fighting piracy in the Indian Ocean, taking part in ATALANTA Operation under European Flag since March and May 2013
This visit, aimed at enhancing cooperation and ties with the Namibian Navy, was scheduled as part of the ship's voyage back to Spain during which it is making a tour around Africa to enhance common understanding with friendly countries and strengthen maritime security cooperation with African navies.
"Rayo" is the fourth ship of the "Meteoro" class Maritime Action Ships, built by the San Fernando manufacturer, the Navantia shipyard. Launched on 18 May 2010, the ship was commissioned on 14 May, a year later.
allafrica
Etiquetas:
AFRICA,
Armada Española,
ATALANTA,
BAM,
NAMIBIA,
NATO,
PIRACY,
RAYO,
SOMALIA,
SPAIN,
SPANISH NAVY
Jun 7, 2013
El buque de acción marítima ‘Meteoro’ recibe la Bandera de Combate

El Buque de Acción Marítima (BAM) ‘Meteoro’ ha recibido en el Arsenal Militar de Las Palmas la Bandera de Combate donada por el Parlamento de Canarias.
armada.mde
May 21, 2013
El buque de accion maritima ‘Rayo’ finaliza su participacion en la operación Atalanta
El buque de acción marítima (BAM) ‘Rayo’ ha finalizado hoy su participación en la operación ‘Atalanta’ de lucha contra la piratería en aguas del océano Índico, tras 85 días integrado en la Fuerza Naval de la Unión Europea (EUNAVFOR).
A partir de hoy el buque pondrá rumbo a la costa africana para efectuar un despliegue, con escalas previstas en Tanzania, Mozambique, República Sudafricana, Namibia, Angola, Gabón, Nigeria, Costa de Marfil, Guinea, Senegal y Cabo Verde.
armada
Etiquetas:
Armada Española,
BAM,
ESPAÑA,
OPERACION ATALANTA,
RAYO
Mar 29, 2013
Dutch And Spanish EU Naval Force Warships Conduct Helicopter Exercise
On the morning of 27 March, the helicopter of Dutch EU Naval Force warship HNLMS De Ruyter landed on the flight deck of the Spanish EU Naval Force vessel ESPS Rayo, becoming the first helicopter from another Operation Atalanta unit to land on the Spanish warship. This helicopter landing occurred as the two ships conducted a ‘Cross-Deck’ exercise, utilizing the new NH-90 type helicopter – known as “Fiber” – embarked on board HNLMS De Ruyter. This type of exercise seeks to increase interoperability among naval forces within the Operation Atalanta Task Force.
The Dutch helicopter conducted a total of six landings on the flight deck of ESPS Rayo for pilot qualification purposes. Following this, they conducted a VERTREP (Vertical Replenishment) which entailed the transporting of one member of the Dutch helicopter’s crew from the Rayo to the De Ruyter. Finally, as a farewell, “Fiber” conducted a pass down the starboard side of ESPS Rayo on her flight back to HNLMS De Ruyter.
eunavfor
Etiquetas:
Armada Española,
ATALANTA,
BAM,
DUTCH NAVY,
EUROPE,
PIRACY,
RAYO,
SPAIN,
SPANISH NAVY,
THE NETHERLANDS
Feb 15, 2013
El Buque de Acción Marítima ‘Rayo’ zarpa de Cartagena para su incorporación a la operación Atalanta
El buque de acción marítima (BAM) ‘Rayo’, con base en Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, ha partido esta mañana del Arsenal Militar de Cartagena para participar en la operación `Atalanta´ de lucha contra la piratería en el océano Índico.
El despliegue del ‘Rayo’, segundo buque de esta clase que participa en esta operación, forma parte del compromiso adquirido por España en 2008, bajo bandera de la Unión Europea, en su lucha por mantener la seguridad en las aguas del Golfo de Adén y Somalia, protegiendo tanto al tráfico mercante como a los pesqueros que faenan en esas aguas.
Una vez finalizada esta operación, entre mayo y julio, efectuará un despliegue en la costa africana con escalas previstas en Tanzania, Mozambique, República Sudafricana, Namibia, Angola, Gabón, Nigeria, Costa de Marfil, Mauritania y Cabo Verde.
armada.mde
Etiquetas:
Armada Española,
BAM,
CARTAGENA,
ESPAÑA,
OPERACION ATALANTA,
PIRATERIA,
RAYO,
SOMALIA,
UNION EUROPEA
Feb 11, 2013
Londres protesta por una nueva incursión de la Armada española en aguas de Gibraltar
El Gobierno británico ha protestado formalmente ante las autoridades españolas por una nueva incursión de la Armada en las aguas que rodean Gibraltar.
La Embajada británica en Madrid ha hecho llegar al Ministerio español de Asuntos Exteriores y de Cooperación una nota verbal en la que se queja de una nueva incursión "provocadora" por parte de un buque de la Armada en las "aguas británicas de Gibraltar" y pide al Gobierno español que se asegure de que episodios así no se vuelvan a producir.
Los hechos que han motivado la última protesta de Londres a cuenta del histórico contencioso ocurrieron el sábado pasado, cuando el buque de Acción Marítima 'Tornado', el último de su clase que ha recibido la Armada, entró dentro de la milla y media de mar territorial que reclama Reino Unido en la Bahía de Algeciras.
El 'Tornado', con base en el Arsenal de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria y una dotación de 45 efectivos, tiene como misión la protección de los espacios marítimos de interés nacional realizando labores de control y vigilancia de Seguridad Marítima.
El buque estaba haciendo una "navegación rutinaria de vigilancia marítima" por el Mar de Alborán y la Bahía de Algeciras, esto es, en aguas de soberanía española, han explicado a Europa Press fuentes de la Armada.
Una embarcación semirrígida de la Policía de Gibraltar, apoyada posteriormente por una patrullera de la Royal Navy, se aproximaron entonces al buque, no a menos de 800 yardas, para solicitar su salida de esas aguas. El 'Tornado' permaneció en torno a unos 20 minutos en las aguas en disputa.
Desde el Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores y de Cooperación se resta trascedencia a la protesta británica. Bajo su punto de vista, no se ha producido incidente alguno, ya que el 'Tornado' se ha limitado a realizar su labor "en aguas españolas", señala a Europa Press un portavoz del departamento que dirige José Manuel García-Margallo.
La misma fuente ha recordado que España no reconoce a Reino Unido soberanía sobre las aguas adyacentes a Gibraltar, más allá de las que recoge el Tratado de Utrecht de 1713 por el que España cedió a la Corona británica la ciudad y el castillo de Gibraltar, junto a su puerto, defensas y fortaleza. Dicho de otro modo, no se reconoce a Reino Unido más aguas que las del interior del puerto del Peñón.
Londres, en cambio, entiende que por aplicación de la Convención de la Ley del Mar tiene una milla y media de aguas territoriales hacia Algeciras y tres millas hacia mar abierto.
La protesta británica, recibida en las últimas horas en el Ministerio español de Exteriores, será debidamente contestada por España en los próximos días y recogerá los elementos avanzados por el portavoz.
Mientras en el Peñón, un grupo de activistas que se hacen llamar los Defensores de Gibraltar, han convocado una protesta de 48 horas frente a la residencia del gobernador, el representante de la Corona británica en Gibraltar.
Este grupo está detrás de la recogida de 10.000 firmas entre el pueblo gibraltareño en protesta por la "falta de acción" con la que el Gobierno británico responde, en su opinión, a las incursiones de los cuerpos de seguridad de las autoridades españolas en las aguas que rodean el Peñón.
teinteresa
Feb 2, 2013
El buque de acción marítima ‘Relámpago’ regresa a su base en Las Palmas después de más de cinco meses fuera
El buque de acción marítima (BAM) ‘Relámpago’ ha llegado esta mañana a su base del Arsenal Militar de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria después de casi seis meses fuera y tras finalizar su despliegue por aguas africanas. Durante este tiempo, ha participado también en la operación “Atalanta” en aguas del océano Índico y en unos ejercicios en el Golfo Pérsico.
Armada
Jan 18, 2013
El patrullero de la Armada Española ‘Relámpago’ rescata a un velero a la deriva en Cabo Verde
El Buque de Acción Marítima ‘Relámpago’ localizó y remolcó ayer por la tarde al velero ‘Le Poulais’, que se encontraba a la deriva en aguas de Cabo Verde con cuatro tripulantes a bordo.
El patrullero de la Armada, que en virtud del acuerdo de colaboración marítima entre España y Cabo Verde, se encontraba patrullando las aguas próximas al archipiélago, recibió una llamada del centro de operaciones de los Guardacostas de Cabo Verde solicitando que acudiese a la última posición conocida de un velero que había pedido auxilio por estar a la deriva.
Tras dirigirse a la zona y localizar el velero, se comprobó que tenía el motor inoperativo y una de sus velas dañadas. Los tripulantes del ‘Le Poulais’, dos estadounidenses y dos franceses, solicitaron auxilio para poder llegar a Praia, el puerto más cercano.
El ‘Relámpago’ dio remolque al velero a través de una embarcación neumática e informó a las autoridades de Cabo Verde. Posteriormente, el barco español transfirió el velero a una patrullera de la Guardia Costera de Cabo Verde y continuó su patrulla.
El patrullero ‘Relámpago’ es el tercero de los Buques de Acción Marítima Clase ‘Meteoro’. Entró en servicio el pasado 6 de febrero y se encuentra finalizando su primer despliegue operativo, durante el cual ha participado en la “Operación Atalanta” de la Unión Europea que lucha contra la piratería en Somalia.
armada.mde
Etiquetas:
'RELÁMPAGO',
Armada Española,
BAM,
CABO VERDE,
ESPAÑA,
OPERACION ATALANTA
Navantia Offers Combat Ship and LPD to Phillipines and Norway
Avante 1800 combat ship, length 89,8m and displacement 1.900 ton
Navantia Cantabria offers a low cost to Norway
Navantia needs to increase its business, currently based in the maintenance of Navy ships and the construction of two amphibious ships similar to Juan Carlos I to Australia, the first of which was delivered in October 2012. A low workload for its three shipyards that is taking to strengthen its commercial activities, supported by the Ministry of Defence.
Norway
While waiting for Turkey to make known, expected in January, which company will participate in the construction of their new amphibious ship, for which Navantia is one of the favorites, the shipping company has sent its proposal to the Norwegian Navy for construction of a logistical support vessel, low budget, similar in concept to Spanish Cantabria.
Elaborate a proposal to win this contest has remained unsuccessful in the first round, since none of the 13 yards that presented their projects met the ceiling Norwegian government budget, set at 150 million euros. The reason is that technical requirements are such that their manufacturing cost that was unfeasible.
Athlas 8000, a 8000 tonnes LPD
n the new Specification, Norway has slashed the baseline characteristics of the vessel which has allowed to submit a proposal Navantia very tailored to the needs of their navy, according to Athena explained company sources.
However, competition with shipyards in Germany, France and Italy suggests that it will be difficult to win a contract. Yes, to be with him, is expected to be awarded this year, would be a heavy workload for Ferrol shipyard, as published by La Voz de Galicia.
Qatar
In addition, the shipping company has also stepped up its marketing efforts in countries like Qatar, where it already has a sales office and having submitted a firm proposal to the Ministry of Defence of the country for the construction of four patrol type and six type Avante Avante 1800 300.
Philipppines
Sources Navantia Athena also explained that the company could also sell their ships in the Philippines, as the country has been interested in the patrol and amphibious Avante 1800 Athlas 8000.
defense-studies
Navantia Cantabria offers a low cost to Norway
Navantia needs to increase its business, currently based in the maintenance of Navy ships and the construction of two amphibious ships similar to Juan Carlos I to Australia, the first of which was delivered in October 2012. A low workload for its three shipyards that is taking to strengthen its commercial activities, supported by the Ministry of Defence.
Norway
While waiting for Turkey to make known, expected in January, which company will participate in the construction of their new amphibious ship, for which Navantia is one of the favorites, the shipping company has sent its proposal to the Norwegian Navy for construction of a logistical support vessel, low budget, similar in concept to Spanish Cantabria.
Elaborate a proposal to win this contest has remained unsuccessful in the first round, since none of the 13 yards that presented their projects met the ceiling Norwegian government budget, set at 150 million euros. The reason is that technical requirements are such that their manufacturing cost that was unfeasible.
Athlas 8000, a 8000 tonnes LPD
n the new Specification, Norway has slashed the baseline characteristics of the vessel which has allowed to submit a proposal Navantia very tailored to the needs of their navy, according to Athena explained company sources.
However, competition with shipyards in Germany, France and Italy suggests that it will be difficult to win a contract. Yes, to be with him, is expected to be awarded this year, would be a heavy workload for Ferrol shipyard, as published by La Voz de Galicia.
Qatar
In addition, the shipping company has also stepped up its marketing efforts in countries like Qatar, where it already has a sales office and having submitted a firm proposal to the Ministry of Defence of the country for the construction of four patrol type and six type Avante Avante 1800 300.
Philipppines
Sources Navantia Athena also explained that the company could also sell their ships in the Philippines, as the country has been interested in the patrol and amphibious Avante 1800 Athlas 8000.
defense-studies
Etiquetas:
BAM,
LPD,
NAVANTIA,
NORWAY,
NORWEGIAN NAVY,
PHILIPPINES,
PHILIPPINES NAVY,
QATAR,
SPAIN
Dec 30, 2012
Navantia shows off new offshore patrol vessel to SA
Spanish shipbuilder Navantia is actively promoting the Avante 3000 class of Offshore Patrol Vessel to the South African Navy.
The ESPS Relámpagois payed an informal visit to Cape Town over the period 19 to 22 December 2012.The Spanish Ministry of Defence said that the visit is aimed at providing the crew with rest as well as enhancing cooperation and ties with the South African Navy. On her return journey, she will strengthen maritime security cooperation with other African navies.
With a displacement of 2,650 tons and a length of 94 meters, the Relámpago (“Lightning”) is an Offshore Patrol Vessel designed to protect sea areas of interest for Spain, maintain a naval presence overseas and carry out Maritime Security tasks where required. Intended for low intensity scenarios, the class is deployable in all oceans, self-sustained for long periods at sea in all meteorological conditions.
The SA Navy is looking to acquire new offshore (OPV) and inshore (IPV) patrol vessels under Project Biro. Navantia said that the ship can be adapted to the requirements of the South African Navy. “This OPV is a medium sized, multipurpose and high performance ship with great versatility regarding missions (and) has low acquisition and life cycle costs,” a Navantia spokesperson explained.
The southern oceans off South Africa’s coast are notorious for their rough sea conditions. The Avante 3000 class vessel is able to operate in a sea state of 6, with waves up to 4 metres in height. This was the exact conditions that the Relámpago faced during her journey from Mozambique to Cape Town.
When asked by defenceWeb what the conditions were like, Naval LieutenantTasar Hernandez, Second-in-Command of the Relámpago, responded: “The ship was very stable, no problem for the two days.”
Although the third of the “Meteoro” class Avante 3000 maritime patrol ships built for the Spanish Navy, she is the first to undertake an international deployment when she left the Spanish port of Rota on 17 August. She first participated in Active Endeavour, helping NATO patrol the Mediterranean Sea to monitor shipping to help detect, deter and protect against terrorist activity.
Thereafter she participated in Operation Atalanta, spending over three months with the EU Naval Force fighting piracy off the Somali Coast. This included the protection of vessels of the World Food Programme (WFP) delivering food aid to displaced persons in Somalia and the protection of African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) shipping. She made a name for herself when, on 8 September, she rescued 68 people after finding them adrift in a small boat in the middle of the Gulf of Aden.
Prior to her arrival in Cape Town, the Relámpago spent two days in Maputo, Mozambique. She will visit several African countries along the west coast of Africa before patrolling the waters off the Canary Islands. She is only due to complete her maiden deployment in February 2013, having completed a journey of almost 30 000 nautical miles.
nosint
defenceweb.co.za
Etiquetas:
AVANTE 3000 CLASS,
BAM,
NAVANTIA,
RAYO,
SOUTH AFRICA,
SOUTH AFRICAN NAVY,
SPAIN
Nov 26, 2012
La Armada Española busca futuros clientes para los astilleros españoles de Navantia
El buque de acción marítima ‘Relámpago’ de la Armada se encuentra estos días realizando una gira por diferentes puertos del Golfo para mostrar a las Marinas de la zona las características de esta serie de patrulleros fabricados por Navantia, que busca hacerse con nuevos contratos.
Según ha informado la Armada, el patrullero ha realizado un “paréntesis” en la ‘Operación Atalanta’, en la que participa desde el pasado mes de septiembre, y esta misma semana ha hecho su primera escala en Qatar. También está previsto que visite Arabia Saudí y Emiratos Arabes Unidos, antes de volver a integrarse en la misión naval europea que lucha contra la piratería en aguas del Indico.
Más adelante, se dirigirá hacia el sur de Africa, donde permanecerá desplegado unos dos meses, en una zona en la que, según explica la Armada, España está “acrecentando su presencia”. El ‘Relámpago’ tiene previsto llegar a su base en Las Palmas de Gran Canaria el 1 de febrero del próximo año.
Además, Australia es un cliente destacado de Navantia, a quien ha encargado ya dos buques de proyección estratégica como el ‘Juan Carlos I’. Además, está interesado en los submarinos de la clase S-80 que está fabricando para España.
minutodigital
Etiquetas:
'RELÁMPAGO',
ARABIA SAUDI,
Armada Española,
AUSTRALIA,
BAM,
EMIRATOS ARABES UNIDOS,
ESPAÑA,
NAVANTIA,
QATAR
Oct 20, 2012
El Buque de Acción Marítima "Relámpago" colabora en la formación y adiestramiento de la Marina y los guardacostas de Yibuti
El buque de la Armada Española "Relámpago", desplegado desde el 17 de agosto en la Operación ATALANTA de la Unión Europea contra la piratería en aguas de Somalia, colaboró ayer en la formación y adiestramiento de personal de la Marina y el Servicio de Guardacostas de Yibuti.
buquesdeguerra
Etiquetas:
Armada Española,
BAM,
ESPAÑA,
INDICO,
OPERACION ATALANTA,
PIRATERIA,
RAYO,
YIBUTI
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