Diehl Defence, one of Germany’s leading ammunition manufacturers, and BAE Systems, the world’s leading supplier of 5-inch naval guns, have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at boosting firepower on the naval battlefield.
Under the agreement, Diehl Defence’s high-precision 127 mm (5-inch) ammunition family will be integrated with BAE Systems’ globally proven Mk 45 Mod 4 naval gun system. The partnership is designed to strengthen the operational capabilities of naval forces both domestically in Germany and internationally.
Mk 45 Naval Gun and 127 mm Ammunition Integration
Çalışmaların merkezinde, BAE Systems’in 127 mm deniz topu sistemi olan 5 inç Mk 45 Mod 4 ile Diehl Defence’in uzun menzilli mühimmat ailesinin teknik entegrasyonu yer alıyor. Dünyanın önde gelen Mk 45 deniz topu tedarikçisi konumundaki BAE Systems’in platformları ile Diehl Defence’in mühimmat teknolojisinin birleşmesi, deniz harp sahasında hassasiyeti ve ateş gücünü üst seviyeye taşıyacak.At the heart of the collaboration lies the technical integration of BAE Systems’ 5-inch (127 mm) Mk 45 Mod 4 naval gun system with Diehl Defence’s long-range ammunition family. Bringing together BAE Systems’ platforms—the world’s leading supplier of 5-inch naval guns—with Diehl Defence’s ammunition technology is set to elevate precision and firepower on the naval battlefield to a new level.
The agreement also covers exploratory work on the potential integration of Diehl Defence’s IRIS-T family of guided missiles into BAE Systems’ portfolio of launching systems.
“By working together to explore these technical synergies, we can develop customized solutions for our customers’ complex maritime defence requirements. By combining our systems with BAE Systems’ platforms, we can enhance the effectiveness and operational capability of maritime defence systems.” — Dr. Harald Buschek, Chief Program Officer (CPO), Diehl Defence
A Focus on Local Economic Growth and Partnership
Beyond military hardware, the collaboration is also intended to contribute to Germany’s defence industry and local economic growth.
“Our collaboration with Diehl Defence builds on BAE Systems’ commitment to meeting the needs of our allies through strong local strategic relationships. We are investing in more than just military equipment; we are investing in German defence and local economic growth. Advanced firepower will continue to play a critical role at sea, and by combining our battle-tested capabilities, we are focused on delivering superior, integrated solutions that provide the best possible capabilities for the US and its allies.” — Jason Casciotti, Vice President of Weapons Systems, BAE Systems
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Source: C4Defence-Diehl Defence
