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Archives for February 2019

Frigate “Neustrashimy” set to re-join Baltic Fleet in November 2019

2019-02-15 By Anders Puck Nielsen Leave a Comment

Neustrashimy

It looks like the frigate “Neustrashimy” will be back in service after five years under repair. With a little luck, all the big ships in the Russian Baltic Fleet will be operational for the first time in a long time.

Filed Under: Navy Tagged With: Baltic Fleet, Russia

Debate over USS Fitzgerald collision still misses point about broken US Navy procedures

2019-02-12 By Anders Puck Nielsen Leave a Comment

USS Fitzgerald

The debate about the USS Fitzgerald accident is still off track. The interesting discussion is what to do about the fact that the US Navy has deficient navigation procedures.

Filed Under: Navy Tagged With: Navigation and seamanship, USA

Russia has found money to repair the flagship of the Baltic Fleet

2019-02-08 By Anders Puck Nielsen Leave a Comment

Nastoichivy

The destroyer “Nastoichivy” is now set to re-enter service after many years in inoperable condition. It is a Sovremenny-class ship which is known to have an unreliable propulsion system.

Filed Under: Navy Tagged With: Baltic Fleet, Russia

Russia equips Gorshkov-class frigates with laser dazzlers

2019-02-05 By Anders Puck Nielsen Leave a Comment

admiral gorshkov

Russia’s new frigates now have a laser dazzler that can blind an opponent. The 5P-42 “Filin” system works in dark conditions against both human eyes and electronic sensors. It is mostly intended as a short-range self defense weapon.

Filed Under: Navy Tagged With: Russia

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