Naval Combat Systems - Market Report - 2015
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2 Atago Class, and 4 Kongo Class Destroyers are to receive the SM-3 Missile for Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD).
The JMSDF is expected to deploy a sea-launched variant of the Type 12, which will replace the Type 90 SSM.
The helicopter carrier Izumo will be equipped with an OQQ-22 bow-mounted sonar for submarine prosecution, while defence against anti-ship missiles will be provided by 2 Raytheon RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile SeaRAM launchers.
Atago Class
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DDG Atago (DDG 7,700 ton) Class
Kongo Class
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Kongō Class Guided Missile Destroyers - Naval Technology
SM3 Missile:
The SM-3 program is a critical piece of the United States' Phased Adaptive Approach for missile defense. Currently, U.S. Navy ships carrying SM-3s deployed off Europe's coast provide the continent's only "upper tier" defense from the growing threat of ballistic missiles. Starting this year, the first land-based SM-3 site will become operational in Romania, further enhancing Europe's protection
The flexibility of SM-3 to be both land- and sea-based offers countries that do not have ballistic missile defense-enabled navies to take advantage of the SM-3's incredible capacity to protect large areas of land, often referred to as regional defense, with fewer interceptor sites when compared to other "lower tier" missile defense solutions.
Whether on land or at sea, the SM-3 continues to excel in testing. In 2014, the SM-3 Block IB was successfully launched for the first time from an Aegis Ashore testing site in Hawaii. Later in the year, an SM-3 destroyed a short-range ballistic missile target during a highly complex integrated air and missile defense exercise in the Pacific.
The program has more than 25 successful space intercepts, and more than 200 interceptors have been delivered to U.S. and Japanese navies.
SM-3 Block IB
The SM-3 Block IB has an enhanced two-color infrared seeker and upgraded steering and propulsion capability that uses short bursts of precision propulsion to direct the missile toward incoming targets.
The next-generation SM-3 Block IB became operational in 2014, deploying for the first time on U.S. Navy ships worldwide.
SM-3 Block IIA
The new SM-3 Block IIA is being developed in cooperation with Japan and will be deployable on land as well as at sea. It has two distinct new features: larger rocket motors that will allow it to defend broader areas from ballistic missile threats and a larger kinetic warhead.
SM-3 Block IIA is the centerpiece of the European missile defense system, and Raytheon Company will begin flight testing in 2015 to keep the program on track for 2018 deployment at sea and on land in Poland.
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Raytheon: Standard Missile-3 (SM-3)
US Ballistic Missile Defence
Helicopter Carrier Izumo
he Izumo class is a new type of helicopter carriers of the Japan's Marine Self-Defense Forces. Two ships of the class are planned. The new ships will replace ageing
Shirane class ASW destroyers. The lead ship Izumo was launched in 2013. It was commisioned in 2015. It is the biggest Japanese warship since the World War II. It is even larger than the previous
Hyuga class helicopter carriers.
The Izumo class helicopter carriers are multi-role ships. These can conduct amphibious operations, anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare. This class provides the Maritime Self-Defense Force with greater force projection capability.
This helicopter carrier bears a strong resemblance to a light aircraft carriers. The Izumo is even larger than Italian
Cavour, Spanish
Principe de Asturias and some other light aircraft carriers. However the Izumo class ships are referred as helicopter destroyers in Japan for political reasons. It is against Japanese constitution to operate what is referred as offensive weapons and exceeds necessary level of self-defense. The helicopter destroyer classification is not correct, as these ships are significantly larger than destroyers, have a full-length flight deck and relatively large air wing.
The flight deck has 5 helicopter landing spots for simultaneous take-offs and landings. The Izumo class ships can carry 14, or possibly even 30 helicopters. However it is claimed that typical air wing during peace time will be 7 ASW and 2 SAR helicopters. Apart from helicopters these ships can also accommodate
F-35B STOVL multi-role fighters and
V-22 Osprey tiltrotor transport. However Japanese officials do not mention this capability.
For amphibious operations it can carry troops and vehicles inside the ship. Typically 400 marines and 50 3.5 t trucks (or equivalent equipment) can be carried. However Izumo class carriers lack a well deck that dedicated amphibious assault ships have. Troops can be landed on the beaches mainly via helicopters.
For self-defense the ships will be equipped with two 20-mm Phalanx CIWS and two SeaRAM missile launchers.
These ships are powered by combined gas turbine and gas (COGAG) propulsion. Each ship is fitted with four gas turbines, developing 28 000 hp each. These drive two shafts.
More details:
Izumo Class Helicopter Carrier | Military-Today.com
RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile
The Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM™) Guided Missile Weapon System is the world's most modern ship self-defense weapon and is designed to provide exceptional protection for ships of all sizes. RAM is currently deployed on more than 165 ships in eight countries, ranging from 500-ton fast attack craft to 95,000-ton aircraft carriers.
RAM is a supersonic, lightweight, quick-reaction, fire-and-forget weapon designed to destroy anti-ship missiles. Its autonomous dual-mode passive radio frequency (RF) and infrared guidance design provide high-firepower capability for engaging multiple threats simultaneously. RAM is continually improved to stay ahead of the ever-evolving threat of anti-ship missiles, helicopters, aircraft and surface craft.
RAM’s LATEST VARIANT
RAM Block 2, the latest step in the development of the Rolling Airframe Missile, is a kinematic and RF receiver upgrade of Block 1/1A. A larger, more powerful rocket motor and advanced control section make the missile two and a half times more maneuverable with one and a half times the effective intercept range. This provides the Block 2 missile with the capability to defeat high-maneuvering threats, increasing the survivability of the defended ship. An enhanced RF receiver allows detection of anti-ship missiles that employ low probability of intercept receivers.
LAUNCHING SYSTEM
The MK 44 Guided Missile Round Pack (GMRP) and the MK 49 Guided Missile Launching System, which hold 21 missiles, comprise the MK 31 Guided Missile Weapon System. The system is designed for flexibility in ships' integration, with no dedicated sensors required. A variety of existing ship sensors can readily provide the target and pointing information required to engage the anti-ship threat.
The MK 44 is also the missile used in the
SeaRAM Anti-Ship Missile Defense System, replacing the M601A1 Gatling gun in the
Phalanx Close-In Weapon System with an 11-round launcher. The Phalanx sensor suite serves as the search and track radar designating the threat for RAM missiles to intercept.
INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
RAM is an international cooperative program between the United States and Germany. Development, production and maintenance costs are shared among Raytheon Company in the United States and the German companies LFK, DBD and RAMSYS. Licensed production of the RAM GMRP is also underway in Korea.
Raytheon: Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) Guided Missile System
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