French submarines are the best for the Egyptian navy

[The SC]

What you see in these pictures is the level of technology provided by the French company Naval Group in the driving platforms of the latest generations of submarines of the SMX family, which is currently a variety of models and different displacements that include the latest traditional submarines in the world and is characterized by a very advanced level in modern technologies In terms of command and control, information fusion, and command of battles automatically by means of highly advanced computer and electronic systems that reduce the number of operators to the fewest possible number with the latest and strongest capabilities of sensing and transmitting data and information with the various naval and air parts working with it, which qualifies it, but to be the main command and attack ship within the task force working with Aircraft carrier fleets.

In spite of all this, it is not the only reason why choosing a French submarine to work in the Egyptian navy is an absolute necessity. In this report, we will explain and enumerate the advantages of French submarines.

The story begins with the Germans refusing to provide Egypt with their latest models of submarines, whether Type-218 or even Type-214, which were supplied by many of the world's navies, for example, the Turkish and Greek navy and recently the Singapore Navy, or as it provided the entity with a very special copy of its (Dolphin) class submarines. The most important shortcomings of the German submarines obtained by Egypt are their weak armament, in addition to their lack of an anaerobic propulsion system (AIP), which allows German submarines of the newer generations the capabilities to work underwater for 18 continuous days without the need to repeatedly ascend to the surface of the sea to recharge the batteries and renew the air inside the submarine cabins . It is known that the weakest time for any submarine is when it is floating on the surface of the sea, where it becomes easy to spot and target it.

The German submarines obtained by Egypt, despite the development of command and battle management systems in them, in addition to the presence of the latest models of sensors such as sonars, radars, electro-optical monitoring devices, communications systems on the mast, information fusion systems, analysis, planning and decision-making, in addition to an audio and electromagnetic fingerprint that reaches a very special ghostly level However, the German submarine's armament is not as strong as its counterparts in the world today, as it relies only on the German family of torpedoes, in addition to the American anti-ship missile (Harpoon), which lacks cruise capabilities and hits ground targets.

On the other side of the North Sea, we find that France has succeeded in developing the second generation of anaerobic propulsion systems (AIP), which it combined with the latest generation of lithium-ion batteries working alongside turbine jet engines, which raised its capabilities to stay submerged under water for 4 weeks, or about a whole month. Which may be lengthened or slightly reduced according to the determinants and factors of consumption and speed rates in general and without the need to obtain oxygen for long periods, meaning that it will not have to rise to the surface of the water to renew the oxygen until after a long period. This system includes two of the second generation of the latest power cells that operate alongside six diesel engines and silent electricity with a power of up to 1250 kW and three sets of lithium-ion batteries. The total power of the submarine reaches more than 10,000 kW. The range of the submarine is at a speed of 10 knots at sea at a maximum. Estimates are 18,000 miles, or 29,000 km.

This advanced and superior propulsion system capabilities are an opportunity to give the submarine other advantages in the areas of acoustic and phantom electromagnetic footprint, as there are no mechanical parts moving in turbine engines and diesel generators, and the number of operating crews is up to 15 people only, and the impact on the operational capabilities is enormous as it allows the ability to To carry out tasks that required tremendous human effort and training in order to be carried out efficiently with little survivability due to the backward technology of Russian and Chinese submarines that were run by those highly experienced and performance Egyptian crews. Which, if these French technological masterpieces were available in its hands, would be able to carry out almost impossible tasks for longer periods of time, and in light of the capabilities of intelligence, electronic wars, and powerful armament that excel, God willing, in the most difficult and dangerous fighting theaters.

And when the French company DCNS (the former name of Naval Group) announced in 2014 its revolutionary submarine project, which it called the future submarine, which is intended for export to various countries of the world with a diving capacity in depths of up to 350 meters with survivability and continuous work for up to 35 days and it is possible To be sent on long naval missions of up to 90 continuous days, which can cross the Atlantic Ocean six times while diving without the need to rise to the surface, and at a speed of up to 20 knots during diving and 14 knots on the sea surface, and depends in its general design on the basis of the structure of nuclear submarines The Barracuda class is the crown jewel of the French Navy and its most powerful and fierce attack submarine.

This provided the opportunity to put unique features in this type of French submarine. The submarine is characterized by the presence of special rooms for special operations personnel (SOF) of up to 16 persons and the provision of their own space consisting of two independent rooms, each room includes eight personnel equipped with the necessary diving and armament tools. The submarine, where the special forces divers are traveling in vehicles, and they are launched from it by electric diving machines and vehicles to carry out various tasks behind enemy lines, such as espionage and electronic intelligence operations or rapid intervention on the islands, liberating the hostages, and protecting strategic targets at sea, such as gas and oil fields. The design of the submarine also features a basin for unmanned autonomous submarines (UUV), of which there are models of different sizes and equipment depending on the mission. The submarine also has a hyperbaric chamber where medical attention is provided to injured divers.

In addition, the submarine will be ideal for carrying out protection and support missions for a Task Force in any theater of operations. It is characterized by the ability to “exchange and integrate” the information collected by various advanced sensors, whether on board the vehicles and the manned or unmanned naval parts of the combat group, which will provide the submarine the ability to gather intelligence in four domains, namely the air range, the water surface range, the depth range, and Land range, but it is interesting that the submarine itself, beside its ability to launch unmanned surface and subsurface marine vehicles, is also capable of launching unmanned aircraft from vertical launch tubes with an operational range of about 50 km with future development capabilities in this field, whether by copying aircraft Unmanned combat or suicide bombers.

As for the advantages of armament, it is not embarrassing. This category of the French submarine family possesses fearsome fangs for any hostile fleet. It is capable of carrying 34 different weapons, and this number reaches 45 weapons in its latest classes (SMX-31 E), and most importantly, the quality and the huge diversity of capabilities This number is divided into five different types, including torpedoes, anti-ship missiles, cruise missiles, land attack, anti-aircraft missiles, and naval mines. Missiles and drones of all kinds. This diversity gives the French submarines the ability to engage with various targets, whether under the surface of the water or above the surface of the water or air targets, including drones, or even land targets in the depth of the enemy. These submarines have the advantage of adding any foreign or local armament. In the Indian deal, there is negotiation to add the (Brahmos) missile, and in the Polish deal, armament was approved with an export version of the famous French cruise missile (Scalp Naval), a miniature version of the MdCN missile. It had a successful test launch in 2017 from an underwater platform.

In addition to the cruise missiles, the wonderful armament package includes a number of different models of torpedoes of 533 mm caliber, according to the customer's request, whether the wonderful French torpedo (F-21) or other models such as the torpedo (Black Shark). This submarine can also launch anti-aircraft missiles (Mica) from the torpedo tubes at a great depth of up to 100 meters far from the radar and electro-optical detection capabilities of enemy aircraft, which represents a huge danger from the depths against all air threats from aircraft, drones and anti-submarine helicopters. The submarine also has the ability to launch anti-ship missiles of several models, the most famous of which is the French Exocet or any other different model according to the customer's request. The submarine also has the ability to launch sea mines. The ability to supply the submarine with foreign armament systems is a very important feature, which opens the way to add any cruise missile model against ground targets chosen by the Egyptian Navy and compatible to work with it, whether it is a foreign manufacture such as the Pakistani (Thunder) missile or even any local Egyptian missile or with the participation of a strategic ally such as Greece for example.

Thus, this French technological masterpiece will be an opportunity to turn the balance of power in favor of the Egyptian Navy, which has recently excelled in all fields against its largest competitors, except for the submarine field due to German intransigence, which responded to the pressures of American and Israel to reduce the capabilities of the Egyptian deal and ensure the superiority of its counterpart in the powerful navies In the eastern Mediterranean basin. French submarines will not only provide this superiority, but will also achieve the most important principle of the Egyptian military strategy, which is the ability of any new weapon system to be (multi-tasking). The tasks required against surface ships, and these tasks are symbolized by the acronym (ASuW), as well as to work in the tasks of anti-submarine warfare, which is symbolized by the acronym (ASW), but these new submarines are also able to work against various air threats within the framework of the tasks symbolized by the acronym In the term (AAW), and that is not all, it additionally possesses the capabilities of the ground attack on ground targets inside the depth of the enemy by means of cruise missiles and the deployment of special operations forces personnel behind enemy lines. It also possesses the capabilities of electronic warfare, reconnaissance, electronic intelligence, and silent electro-optical monitoring of ports, harbors, coastal logistic, combat centers and support of the enemy.


Source: different sources..

France offered the Scorpene and the SMX 31E to Egypt..negotiations are still going on about ToT and local production..

 

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Thus, this French technological masterpiece will be an opportunity to turn the balance of power in favor of the Egyptian Navy, which has recently excelled in all fields against its largest competitors, except for the submarine field due to German intransigence, which responded to the pressures of American and Israel to reduce the capabilities of the Egyptian deal and ensure the superiority of its counterpart in the powerful navies In the eastern Mediterranean basin.

I'm so sick and tired of hearing this crap strictly relegated to Egypt as if Egypt is some sort of scum sucking parriah that needs to be constantly curtailed and kept weaker than it can be. 4 type 209s with half decent torpedoes and a few Harpoons while rejecting all the other more advanced types of subs is sickening! ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!!! This is another reason why I say screw the US and get those Su-35s and put them out there right in front of their noses! They need to send a super strong message that they are tired of this crap and won't take it anymore.

As far as the Germans? They can kiss our asses as no more purchases from them and I am surprised now they actually made the Meko deals after this crap. They should've just stuck with more Berghaminis and screw the Germans sideways until tomorrow wlad el kalb el m3araseen el lebaw!

As for the advantages of armament, it is not embarrassing. This category of the French submarine family possesses fearsome fangs for any hostile fleet. It is capable of carrying 34 different weapons, and this number reaches 45 weapons in its latest classes (SMX-31 E), and most importantly, the quality and the huge diversity of capabilities This number is divided into five different types, including torpedoes, anti-ship missiles, cruise missiles, land attack, anti-aircraft missiles, and naval mines. Missiles and drones of all kinds. This diversity gives the French submarines the ability to engage with various targets, whether under the surface of the water or above the surface of the water or air targets, including drones, or even land targets in the depth of the enemy. These submarines have the advantage of adding any foreign or local armament. In the Indian deal, there is negotiation to add the (Brahmos) missile, and in the Polish deal, armament was approved with an export version of the famous French cruise missile (Scalp Naval), a miniature version of the MdCN missile. It had a successful test launch in 2017 from an underwater platform.

And now with the way the US threw France under the bus with the Australian deal, they might not care what the US thinks when they start supplying Egypt with everything listed in those submarines.

It sounds like the EN admirals and all involved are quite on top of this already. Good for them and stop settling for half *** equipment. Those days are OVER!