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| Finland joins US, Germany on warship design |
| 2010-04-08 |
| Finland, Germany, and the United States have launched a joint research project in the design of surface battle vessels, reported Finnish daily newspaper Helsingin Sanomat Wednesday. According to the report, this is the first time the Finnish Navy is working together with the US Navy on naval research in addition to exchange of information. The aim of the study is to develop a new generation of military vessels, which are capable of responding to traditional threats and terror attacks at open sea and near coasts. In addition, it should be applicable to crisis management operations. The three countries will share equally the cost of about 6.6 million euros (about 8.8 million US dollars). In the project, the United States and Germany will supply the testing equipment, while Finland will provide the maritime testing range. Germany and Finland began the studies and the tests last year. Two missile boats that have been taken out of commission are to be used in the experiments. In practice, the researchers will measure what kind of effect depth charges and other explosives will have on the vessel's hull. For Finland, the project is part of a research project for the next-generation warship, which was launched last year. The goal is to design a cost-effective multipurpose fighting vessel for the 2020s. The research is aimed at ascertaining the optimum size, structure, and durability in battle of such a vessel. According to the report, development of multipurpose fighting vessel has become a global trend. Finland will work on developing anti-mine and anti-submarine surface battle vessels for the 2020s. |
| Posted by: Anonymoose |
| #9 I figure these will be a return to the light destroyers of yore, with a primary asub mission and a secondary anti-ship missile weaponry, against some of the newer high speed ones. Originally they were built to counter torpedo boats, then their mission changed to asub. The big question is will they be small and cheap enough for a group of them to need their own destroyer tender? Testing hulls against naval mines is standard practice. |
| Posted by: Anonymoose 2010-04-08 19:42 |
| #8 but Finnish engineering and tough-mindedness is first rate. Engineering?? I used to own SAAB are kidding it was piece of crap. Who puts the ignition in the floorboard where if you spill your drink it locks up.. Oh, you said Finnish...nevermind |
| Posted by: Beavis 2010-04-08 18:06 |
| #7 The Finns, unlike the Swedes, are hard core about security policy. Two wars with Russia will do that. I think this is a good thing. They never joined NATO because it would have a provocation to the USSR, but Finnish engineering and tough-mindedness is first rate. I think bilateral arrangements are the wave of the future. NATO is dead. |
| Posted by: Mizzou Mafia 2010-04-08 16:50 |
| #6 In practice, the researchers will measure what kind of effect depth charges and other explosives will have on the vessel's hull. Might wanna seee if the South Koreans want a piece of the action... |
| Posted by: tu3031 2010-04-08 16:33 |
| #5 I wonder what the Finnish could be concerned about? Reading the news from Malmo Sweden? |
| Posted by: Formerly Dan 2010-04-08 16:18 |
| #4 russians |
| Posted by: chris 2010-04-08 14:10 |
| #3 I wonder what the Finnish could be concerned about? |
| Posted by: Halliburton - Mysterious Conspiracy Division 2010-04-08 13:34 |
| #2 Maybe they're supplying wireless communications expertise? |
| Posted by: lex 2010-04-08 12:31 |
| #1 Finnish Navy? Who dat? |
| Posted by: gromky 2010-04-08 12:29 |