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BAE Systems Bofors 57 Mk3 for New German OPVs BAE Systems has been selected to provide the
Bundespolizei, Germany’s federal police force, with three 57mm naval guns for its three new 86m Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) built by the Fassmer shipyard, the company announced on 3 September. The gun systems, known as the Bofors 57 Mk3, will support the maritime arm of the Bundespolizei, which monitors the country’s North Sea and Baltic coastlines.
The 57 Mk3 is a flexible, highly versatile gun system designed to react quickly for close-to-shore operations. “The Bofors 57 Mk3 is a versatile naval gun with firepower and range that exceeds expectations when compared with similar medium-calibre naval gun systems. That’s how our 57mm system has earned its reputation as the deck gun of choice for ships operating in coastal environments,” commented Director of Marketing and Sales for BAE Systems’ weapons business in Sweden, Ulf Einefors. “
This contract expands the number of European nations deploying the 57 Mk3 and reflects the growing interest we’re seeing in the region, where we look forward to supporting new opportunities in the near future.”
The 57 Mk3 naval gun is also in use with the allied navies and coast guards of eight nations, including Canada, Finland, Mexico and Sweden, as well as the United States, where it is known as the Mk110 naval gun.
This contract also includes accompanying fire control systems as well as systems integration support. Work is expected to begin immediately and will be performed at the BAE Systems facility in Karlskoga, Sweden. The first unit is scheduled for delivery in 2020.
https://www.monch.com/mpg/news/naval-channel/5888-bae-systems-bofors-57-mk3-for-new-german-opvs.htmlGerman offshore patrol vessels getting BAE’s 57mm naval guns
German offshore patrol vessels that will be used to patrol the country’s North Sea and Baltic coastlines are set to receive BAE Systems-built 57mm naval guns.
The first gun system is scheduled for delivery in 2020.
German shipbuilder Fassmer is building three 86-meter OPVs for the German federal police force, Bundespolizei.
BP 81 Potsdam, the first of three units, was delivered to the German coast guard in May this year.
The OPVs feature a flight deck that accommodate the Super Puma medium helicopter and have
enough storage space for five mission containers. They can also launch and recover two interceptor boats.
“The Bofors 57 Mk3 is a versatile naval gun with firepower and range that exceeds expectations when compared with similar, medium calibre naval gun systems. That’s how our 57 millimeter system has earned its reputation as the deck gun of choice for ships operating in coastal environments,” said Ulf Einefors, director of marketing and sales for BAE Systems’ weapons business in Sweden.
The 57 Mk3 naval gun is also in use with the allied navies and coast guards of eight nations, including Canada, Finland, Mexico, and Sweden, as well as the United States, where it is known as the Mk110 naval gun.
https://navaltoday.com/2019/09/04/german-offshore-patrol-vessels-getting-baes-57mm-naval-guns/Falou-se neste forum sobre a Guarda Costeira Republicana a tal que ficaria com os NPO's, Fisgas e afins, e, pelo que parece, a Alemanha já está nesse caminho, por isso a MdG que se cuide, digo eu.
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