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DAMEN introduced the new "Compact SIGMA" line of corvettes during DSEI 2013
DAMEN Schelde Naval Shipbuilding introduced the new "Compact SIGMA" line during DSEI 2013, the International Defence & Security event in London, United Kingdom. Undoubtedly, one of the major advantages of the Compact SIGMA (Ship Integrated Geometrical Modularity Approach) Series is that all of the good things from a large ship have been recreated in a smaller version, with ship sizes ranging from 600 tonnes to 1500 tonnes displacement and a length over all from 59 m to 87 m.
A Compact SIGMA 8011 fitted with an Integrated Mast Module
image: DAMEN Schelde Naval Shipbuilding
This smaller size ship can have the same combat systems and capabilities, but with a shorter range and a mission endurance of up to two weeks. Smart design and engineering lead to even higher reliability and availability.
A modular SIGMA corvette model was on display on DAMEN's stand at DSEI 2013.
In this configuration it shows an Integrated Mast Module, 8x anti-ship missiles, a 76mm main gun, a special mission container at the stern and two RAM launchers.
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The flaw in your argument is that you presume the cause of instability came from the institutions/principles of democracy, such as independence of the judiciary, freedom of association, freedom to travel, separation of powers, etc.Your, American principle of democracy just will bringing more chaos into this world. Why you can see what happened in Russia in 1992 to 1997 period, what happened in Syria, Libya, your democracy is only good when the majority of people accept them and the government in charge is readily to take the path of democracy. In fact, American democracy right now is very much same with the communist way back in 60 era, spreading like cancer and ignoring the victims conditions.
American FFG ... today U.S Navy only own DDG/Cruiser/Aircraft Carrier.
Burke IIA / 052C / 052D class DDG
ha ha ha...you should know that is the first time, since the end of US-VN war, that the US provides military aid to Vietnam. That is a huge step. So $18 million is just a beginning, I hope. Yeah...US destroyers costs at least $1bn a piece, but Chinese ones do not cost less. Correct?
So what next? Vietnam needs to convince the US further of the important role we play in the region, for peace, stablity and for balance of power in SE Asia. Once America sees Vietnam as strategically important as Israel in Middle East, they will provide billions of military aid to Vietnam.
There is rumor that Barack Obama wants to visit Vietnam next year. So we will see.
The flaw in your argument is that you presume the cause of instability came from the institutions/principles of democracy, such as independence of the judiciary, freedom of association, freedom to travel, separation of powers, etc.
When the communists overthrew the current governments, wherever the country back during the Cold War, what are they going to replace the government with? Marxist principles and communist institutions, correct? Conflicts arises when there is resistance to change, whether that change came from without or within, but you cannot call democracy inappropriate for the country/people while the conflicts are on-going.
I can see that you are going to be a suck-up to the Chinese, and that is your freedom to do so, a freedom not allowed under the Chinese system anyway, but try to do it with some critical thinking, please.
I want F-18 Super Hornet and its engine
LOL. Viets think it's so easy. Western powers will dangle some carrots, and than here comes the big BUT....always a catch with those guys.Read carefully ... waiting to see what's changed after continued progress on human rights and freedoms in Vietnam.
lol you are right, Vietnam has no dollar printing machine.
as i said previously if Vietnam successfully convinces the US of the important role we play in the region, like Israel, America should pay the price.
You should know, between 2002 and 2011 Israel received $30 billions military aid.
But you do know the majority of Vietnamese who wrote the PISA were of Chinese ancestry or mixedas for learning new technology, it should not be a problem for Vietnamese. Have you seen the latest PISA ranking?
we are very close to the Chinese.
Well, the modern DDG and SSN are freaking expensive, Vietnam can't redeem it even with all their available coconuts.
What US can offer to Vietnam is the OHP class frigate at 60-80 million USD per unit, this is the most probable solution.
nothing? you are free to donate $18ml to us. By the way, John Kerry gave an extra $17ml.18million, 25 million is nothing.
Its barely a token gesture.
Israel plays another league, sure. But if Vietnam just has half of what Israel influence has is enough for us. Israel received $30bn in a 10 year period, we would be happy with 15.Well you ain't Israel cuz you don't control the American congress or US mainstream media. So you don't get the aid.
But you do know the majority of Vietnamese who wrote the PISA were of Chinese ancestry or mixed
Chinese's IQ is far lower that VNese. in 1984 VNese killed 10 Chinese troops, destroyed 10 mil $ Xin Bolin radar and low IQ Chinese didnt know until we reported it on radio after 6 days. In 1990 11 Chinese troop were killed and Chinese also couldnt find out who did itAs for PISA, you should know the OECD officials randomly picked up Vietnamese schools, and students for testing. Vietnam ranks higher than Singapore, Korea and Japan. So stop talking shit. If Chinese could improve the score, why all other SE Asian nations with huge Chinese population scored so bad in the ranking?
I heared this story of Sigmar corvettes since 2 years, but nothing has materialized yet.LOL. like hell the Vietnamese Navy will get its hands on an Aegis Destroyer any time soon or ever for that matter.
US will give money & training, but the VPN will never have an american made ship. In the foreseeable future.
This is probably the top contender for the new VPN ship:
DAMEN Sigma Class
DAMEN shipyard even introduced a Compact Sigma if anyone here interested: