Anson to be build

UK's government confirmed funding of the next Astute-class submarine. The fifth Astute-class submarine will be called Anson after Admiral George Anson.
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Russina sub sinks Los Angeles-class submarine

Not so long ago news stated that an Indian Navy, Russian-build, submarine was able to "sink" American Los Angeles-class nuclear submarine. First of all congratulations. This is a fantastic propaganda news for Indian Navy. Not that I have something against them. Opportunity to train and practice finding and tracking enemy submarines is priceless and might become handy in case of any future conflicts.

Kilo-class submarines are very capable and quiet vessels. The biggest advantage over nuclear powered submarines is the ability to go extremely quiet by, literally, switching off everything. Nuclear subs cannot turn everything off, reactor must be cooled at all times and cooling system, even though quieted, makes some noise. Newest Kilo-class units are extremely quiet.

 As I said it is a great success to sunk a nuclear submarine but.... There is always a but. Los Angeles-class submarine are old vessels. This particular one was commissioned in 1983 this makes her a 34 years old vessel. Quite a lot for a submarine. I bet that Virginia-class or even better Seawolf-class submarine would never be found. Those type of exercises should be held as often as possible because it is a great opportunity for allies to train and gain experience.

I am, however, pretty sure that the outcome would have been different if it was a Virginia-class sub to take part in that kind of event.

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Dutch Navy upgrades Sealion SSK

Walrus-class submarine SSK Sealion, Zr. Ms. Zeeleeuw (S803), has joined the Royal Netherlands Navy after a major maintenance and modernization work had been done. It included the refurbishment of the CMS which is now multi-mission and multi-tasking platform. Together with that torpedoes were upgraded from MK48 ADCAP mod4 to mod7. The submarine has also been fitted with a new SHF satellite communication system. What is more the SCOUT mine and obstacle avoidance sonar received from Germany’s L-3 ELAC Nautik GmbH has been fitted in. The vessel also received new non-hull-penetrating optronic mast from L-3 KEO which enables the submarine to capture HD footage both day and night. Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft supplied and integrated the second-generation escape system HABETaS. Analox Military Systems provided Sub Aspida devices. The Dutch Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) supplied passive sonar processing systems (PSPS). Part of the programme was a new anti-corrosion treatment of the submarines’ hull.

 

 

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