Tag: submarines
Only one of SA Navy’s four frigates operational; no submarines serviceable
The majority of the South African Navy’s primary combat vessels are not operational, with the frigate SAS Mendi’s seaworthiness prioritised for Armed Forces Day...
No midlife refits coming anytime soon for SAN frigates and submarines
National Treasury has stated that there is little scope for additional funding for the mid-life refit of the South African Navy’s frigates and submarines,...
SA Navy frigate and submarine midlife upgrades on hold
Yet another indicator of the sorry state the South African military finds itself in comes in the latest Armscor annual report where it is...
Denel partnering with TKMS on upgrading SA Navy’s frigates and submarines
Denel has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Germany's ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) covering the support of the South African Navy's...
France sinks Japanese, German bids to win A$50 billion Australian subs...
France has beaten Japan and Germany to win a A$50 billion (27.5 billion pounds) deal to build a fleet of 12 new...
