5 Juin 2015 Source : Marine nationale

Le 3 juin 2015, un avion de patrouille maritime Atlantique 2 a effectué, un tir de torpille Mu90 en condition opérationnelle. Ce tir a permis de vérifier le fonctionnement complet de l’arme, de sa mise en place sur le porteur, jusqu’à l’impact et son explosion sur une cible sous-marine.

Ce tir de combat, réalisé avec succès par la Marine nationale et en collaboration avec la Marine italienne, est le premier du genre avec cette torpille. Il termine le long processus du programme. Particulièrement complexe à planifier, tributaire des conditions météorologiques pour la mise en œuvre de la cible et de la situation nautique sur zone, le couple CEPN/DGA appuyé par de nombreux organismes a su ainsi concrétiser une longue préparation et un  succès mérité.

25 March 2015 dnaindia.com (PTI)

MUMBAI, — An Indian Navy surveillance aircraft crashed south-west off Goa coast with two officers missing while one has been rescued.

The Dornier maritime surveillance aircraft, which was on a routine training sortie, crashed about 25 nautical miles south-west off Goa coast last night. The Navy has ordered a Board of Inquiry into the crash.

A full-scale search and rescue operation involving nine ships and few aircraft was launched, the Navy said. "One survivor has been rescued. Search is on to locate two more officers -- a pilot and an observer," Navy spokesperson Captain D K Sharma said in New Delhi.

The rescued officer, Commander Nikhil Joshi, has been seriously injured in the crash but is stable, Sharma said. The Naval air station at Goa lost communication with the aircraft at 10.02 PM, a statement from Navy said. The aircraft is feared to have ditched soon thereafter, it said. Navy chief Admiral R K Dhowan has rushed to Goa to take stock of the situation.

Co pilot Sub Lt Nagori and observer Lt Kiran Shekhawat is still missing. Navy has deployed nine ships, helicopeters and planes off goa to look out for the missing officers. The aircraft was reportedly on a low level flying operation. The search and rescue operation is likely to continue for another 72 hours atleast. Crashed plane belonged to 310 Cobra sqn of Goa-based INS Hansa.  According to reports, first lot of debris have now been recovered by the naval ships. Search is on for finding other part of debris.

Indian Navy's fifth Boeing P-8I maritime patrol aircraft taking off during its delivery. Photo Boeing.

11 September 2014 naval-technology.com

The Indian Navy has taken delivery of its fifth P-8I long-range maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare aircraft from Boeing, which would support the navy's maritime patrol requirements.

Delivered as part of a deal signed in January 2009 for eight P-8I aircraft, the latest aircraft joins the navy's already existing fleet of four P-8Is, which are currently undergoing operational review.

Indian Navy naval staff deputy chief vice admiral RK Pattanaik said: "The P-8I programme is progressing on schedule, and the aircraft are providing the capabilities to meet our maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare requirements."

Powered by CFM International's two CFM56-7 engines, the aircraft features a directional infrared countermeasures (DIRCM) system and the electronic support measures (ESM) system, which safeguard the jet from approaching infrared-guided missiles.

Based on Boeing's Next-Generation 737 commercial aircraft, the Indian navy version of the US navy's P-8A Poseidon jet integrates Indian-built sub-systems that are customised to meet the country's maritime patrol necessities.

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) India vice-president Dennis Swanson said: "This is another important milestone for the programme and we look forward to continuing our great relationship with India.

"We'll deliver one more P-8I before the end of the year, followed by two in 2015."

Incorporating advanced sensor and display technologies, in addition to open system architecture, the aircraft supports missions including anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-surface warfare (ASUW), intelligence, maritime patrol, surveillance and reconnaissance.

Boeing P-8 international programme manager Mark Jordan said: "We appreciate that senior representatives of the Indian Navy were with us in Seattle to participate in delivery activities and watch the plane take off for Rajali.

"It's a great accomplishment for the entire team, and we're hard at work assembling and testing the next P-8I in line for delivery."

The aircraft has been built by a Boeing-led industry team including CFM International, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, Spirit AeroSystems, BAE Systems and GE Aviation.

Coïncidence troublante, Saab a baptisé son avion patrouille maritime du même nom qu'un célèbre avion-torpilleur fabriqué par Fairey - photo Saab

17/07/2014 par François Julian – Air & Comos

Le premier client du Saab 2000 converti en avion de patrouille maritime (MPA pour Maritime Patrol Aircraft) pourrait bien être la Grande Bretagne. C'est tout du moins ce qu'espère le constructeur suédois qui a présenté durant le salon de Farnborough un concept baptisé «  Swordfish  », basé sur le Saab 2000. Le Saab 340, dont le Saab 2000 est dérivé, a déjà fait l'objet de conversion en avion de guet aérien (EriEye) ou de surveillance mairitime (MSA). Cette conversion de Saab 2000 sera cette fois spécifiquement destinée à des missions de luttes anti-navire et anti-sous-marine.

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OTTAWA, Ontario, Dec. 10, 2013 /CNW

Portability supports replay and analysis of recorded acoustic data immediately following maritime patrol missions, anywhere in the world.

General Dynamics Canada has delivered the first of three deployable fast-time analysis systems for the CP-140 Aurora Maritime Patrol Aircraft. The portable system, designed to fit through the crew door of the CP-140 aircraft, can be deployed with the aircraft for missions away from the main operating base in Canada and allows ground crews immediate access to post-flight analysis of critical acoustic data, confirming and classifying targets.

"Wherever in the world Canada's Aurora is called to action, crews can easily transport this system and allow ground crews to replay and analyze recorded acoustic information as soon as the aircraft lands," said David Ibbetson, vice president, General Dynamics C4 Systems International. "This time-critical access to recorded acoustic data supports command-level decision making as target identities are confirmed, classified and characterized in the field. The replay capability, at speeds more than eight times faster than normal, enables mission reconstruction and debriefing as well as providing the opportunity for onsite crew training immediately following missions."

In Canada the system is referred to as the Deployable Modular VME Acoustic Signal Processor (MVASP) Post Processing and Archiving System or D-MPPAS; it makes up part of the ground equipment for the Aurora Incremental Modernization Program (AIMP). Internationally, the system will be sold under the name Acoustic Replay & Intelligence Exploitation System, or ARIES.

General Dynamics Canada is the prime integrator of the Aurora mission system and provides integrated hardware and software systems that enable the aircraft's capabilities in a variety of roles, including search and rescue, airborne command and control, surface and sub-surface maritime, overland and coastal surveillance operations. General Dynamics Canada is also providing ground support equipment, including a software integration lab, pre- and post-mission analysis tools, and training facilities, as well as long-term in-service support (ISS).

General Dynamics Canada is part of General Dynamics C4 Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD). For information about General Dynamics Canada please go to www.gdcanada.com.

SOURCE General Dynamics Canada

May 16, 2013 ASDNews Source : The Boeing Company

    Indian Navy to receive 2 more P-8Is by end of 2013

    1st Boeing P-8I Maritime Patrol Aircraft Arrives in India

The first Boeing [NYSE: BA] P-8I long-range maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare aircraft arrived today, on schedule, at India Naval Station Rajali. The P-8I is one of eight aircraft Boeing is building for India as part of a contract awarded in 2009. 

“Boeing is proud to deliver this advanced aircraft to meet the Indian Navy’s unique maritime patrol requirements,” said Chris Chadwick, president of Boeing Military Aircraft. “The P-8I team, which includes our customer and Indian suppliers, has done a fantastic job working together, and we’re on track to deliver the next two P-8I aircraft later this year."