(See) Fähigkeitsträger verbundene Seeminenabwehr (FvSma) (Ersatz Klasse 332)

[Schneemann]

Betrifft zwar die aktuelle 332CL, könnte aber sicher für die gegenwärtigen Planungen noch von Interesse sein:

German Navy to equip Frankenthal-class minesweepers with SeaCat AUVs

Atlas Elektronik has been selected to supply its SeaCat autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) for integration onboard the German Navy's Frankenthal (Type 332C/CL)-class minehunters.

After receiving the green light from the German federal parliament's Budgetary Committee, the President of the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology, and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) signed a framework agreement for the purchase of an initial four SeaCat AUVs on 20 October.

The scope of the contract, announced by the German armed forces and valued at EUR52.5 million (USD55.6 million), includes associated transport and storage containers, spare parts, and documentation. The agreement also provides for the adaptation of an existing training and testing facility and includes options for the purchase of additional units.

The first AUV is expected to be delivered by late 2024, with subsequent system acceptance on the first boat planned for early 2025. All four AUVs will be delivered and integrated by mid-2026.

https://www.janes.com/defence-news/naval...eacat-auvs

Schneemann