Australian defence equipment manufacturer The Whiskey Project Group has launched four new generation Whiskey Bravo multi-purpose reconnaissance ships for delivery to the US Marine Corps.

Before being delivered in California, USA, these ships underwent a series of tests conducted by the US Marine Corps from mid-2024 to ensure they met the necessary operational standards.

Darren Schuback, CEO of The Whiskey Project Group, stressed that the official entry into service of the Whiskey Bravo marks an important step forward in our goal of delivering purpose-built vessels designed around the real needs of operators.

Whiskey Bravo is equipped with advanced technology, enhancing adaptability for use in the Navy and Marine Corps.

The ship's design is optimized for operations in complex waters, integrating many modern devices, and possessing attack power on par with combat helicopters.

The highlight of the Whiskey Bravo is the Spike NLOS (Non-Line of Sight) missile system developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, with two canister launchers holding four missiles.

The system allows for precision strikes on coastal, surface and land targets.

In addition, the ship's design allows for easy deployment from large landing ships or landing platforms, contributing to improved protection for landing forces during operations.

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New generation multi-purpose reconnaissance ship Whiskey Bravo (Source: Whiskey Project Group)

Whiskey Bravo is 11.9 meters long, with a cabin that can accommodate up to six sailors operating the weapons system and two crew members in the front, ensuring combat performance and crew comfort during missions.

The ship's onboard equipment includes a Teledyne SeaFLIR 240 infrared sensor, a Furuno maritime radar, along with a Hoverfly Spectre 2.0 quadcopter, which is connected to the ship via power and control cables and acts as an altitude-adjustable antenna.

Thanks to the modular design, the equipment can be flexibly adapted to suit missions such as reconnaissance, direct action or logistics support.

Whiskey Bravo is equipped with the Spike NLOS missile system, an advanced weapon widely used in the US, UK, Israel and South Korean militaries.

The sixth-generation Spike NLOS version is capable of attacking targets up to 32 km away when fired from the water, allowing the ship to carry out precise attacks while remaining out of range of enemy defense systems.

In addition, the ship also possesses modern communication and navigation systems, supporting real-time data transmission and enhanced situational awareness, especially important for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions.

Powered by two diesel engines, Whiskey Bravo can reach a maximum speed of over 74 km/h. The hull is optimally designed to ensure high performance both at high speed and stable operation at low speed, meeting the missions in the complex coastal environment that the US Marine Corps often participates in.

A small but advanced warship, the Whiskey Bravo is designed for expeditionary and littoral operations and was the center of attention at the 2023 Indo-Pacific International Maritime Exhibition in Sydney, Australia.

Military experts consider this an effective combat tool, helping the US Marine Corps carry out military missions that require high secrecy and efficiency.

(According to IEengineering)

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