The Council of Ministers has approved a framework agreement for acquisition of mines having latest technological improvements and compatible with new torpedo tubes. S-80 class submarines. According to the government, mines MCC-23D, Currently available to the Navy, the S-80 cannot be launched from submarines Differences in design of torpedo tubes Respect submarines S-70, they were designed. Green-lighted by the Executive, the deal will be valid from its formalization till December 31, 2027 (5 years) and has an estimated value of Rs. 15.5 million Euros.
In December 2022, the Navy concluded a contract with the Spanish company SAES. Provision of training tunnels from submarine S-81. The tender has a budget of 650,000 euros for the purchase of multi-influence bottom mines of the so-called ‘dummy’ version, which can be launched from the torpedo tubes of the new submarines, for training purposes.
The S-80 class submarines have powerful weapons. They coordinate a battle system that they have created Navandia In alliance with it Lockheed MartinIt offers a sonar suite and the ability to launch tactical ground-attack missiles.
New submarines ready for anti-surface warfare Missiles sub-harpoon long distance; For anti-submarine warfare DM2A4 heavy torpedoes or a ground attack (in which case it is ready to transport). Missiles Tomahawk) equipment for handling and launching weapons is made up of stowage 12 long guns Y 6 torpedo tubes with positive discharge. And, of course, mines like the executive bought.
S-81 emerges in waters off Cartagena after dynamic navigation tests
As Navantia insists, the sensors and weapons installed on the S-80 also enable it to function. Shallow water operations; Special tasks and prudent evacuation of civilian personnel; Replication Intelligence dataspying and surveillance; Continuous mining of strategic areas and preventive works.
Miscellaneous expenses
On the other hand, the government has allowed spending of about 123 million euros Training and new military equipmentFrom acquisition of ship to own training system for handling helicopters.
Finally, about 60 million will be allocated Food expenses In the national territory of ships, units and facilities of the Navy, they do not have active and modern orders. This two-year contract can be extended for another two years.
