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Naval Warfare
Latest Virginia-class submarine, the future USS Iowa, delivered to US Navy
The second Virginia-class vessel delivered in 2024, the USS Iowa is also the twelfth battle force vessel added to the US Navy across the year.
Land Warfare
War in Ukraine pushes innovation in electronic warfare
Ukrainian innovation in electronic warfare has transformed its defensive capabilities and helping to turn the tide in a modern conflict where technology defines survival.
Air Warfare
Is Chinese naval air power ready for action?
What role will the new jets and aircraft carriers of the People’s Liberation Army Navy play in Beijing’s wider fleet?
Naval Warfare
NATO to strengthen its Baltic Sea presence after new cable cutting incident
The vessel suspected of cutting cables has been boarded by the Finnish Coast Guard, and Estonia has launched naval protection patrols.
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Naval Warfare
Autonomous Mine Hunting: Supplying the British Solution (Studio)
Navies around the world are increasingly looking at autonomous systems for the mine countermeasures (MCM) mission.
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Digital Battlespace
Astro Aerospace completes NISAR CDR
31st January 2018
Astro Aerospace has completed the critical design review of the AstroMesh radar antenna reflector for the NASA-Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) synthetic aperture radar (NISAR) …
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Naval Warfare
ADECS 2018: ASEAN shipbuilders struggle to climb the food chain
31st January 2018
Most countries in the ASEAN region have a local shipbuilding industry – Vietnam, for example, has the fifth largest such industry in the world – …
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Naval Warfare
QinetiQ to lead maritime defence innovation
31st January 2018
QinetiQ has been awarded a contract by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) to conduct maritime research and development for the UK Ministry of …
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Defence Notes
ADECS 2018: South Korea harbours nuclear submarine ambitions
31st January 2018
South Korea is airing ambitions to form a nuclear-powered submarine (SSN) fleet and the eventual commissioning of such boats is being described as ‘politically inevitable’. …
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Naval Warfare
ADECS 2018: Stark warnings for maritime defence in Asian waters (video)
31st January 2018
Shephard speaks with key industry analysts on the challenges and facing the waters surrounding Asia-Pacific and how both navies and coast guards are combating these difficulties.
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Defence Notes
Opinion: Should we be alarmed when China beats its war drums?
31st January 2018
Why are constant references to ‘preparations for war’ emanating from China? And should neighbours and the wider world be alarmed?
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Digital Battlespace
ADECS 2018: Chinese SIGINT capabilities sound alarm bells
31st January 2018
The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) facility on Woody Island in the Paracel Islands is set to become a major SIGINT facility for its operations in …
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Naval Warfare
RUAG to continue Netherlands' MPA support
30th January 2018
RUAG Aviation has renewed its aircraft sustainment contract with the Netherlands Coastguard, the company announced on 26 January. Under the agreement, RUAG Aviation will provide …
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Naval Warfare
Belgium moves forward on MCM replacement
30th January 2018
The Belgian government has approved the purchase of six new mine countermeasures (MCM) vessels under a €1.1 billion ($1.36 billion) investment. The nation will work …
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Naval Warfare
ADECS 2018: Indonesian Coast Guard is in growth mode
30th January 2018
Founded in 2014, the Indonesian Coast Guard (BAKAMLA) is a relatively young institution. Despite its tender age, though, it has great ambitions for growth so …
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Naval Warfare
ADECS 2018: Might Asia’s submarine fleet shrink rather than grow?
30th January 2018
The conventional wisdom being propounded is that the size of Asia-Pacific’s combined submarine fleet will increase greatly, perhaps up to 350 boats by 2030. However, …
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Naval Warfare
Socarenam wins utility craft order from DGA
29th January 2018
The French shipyard Socarenam has received an order from the General Directorate of Armament (DGA) for the supply of a maritime and port security craft …
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Naval Warfare
Royal Navy accepts OPV
29th January 2018
The Royal Navy has accepted the delivery of its newest Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV), HMS Forth, from BAE Systems at the company’s Scotstoun shipyard. Forth …
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Defence Notes
ADECS 2018: Show preview (video)
29th January 2018
Shephard editor Helen Haxell gives an overview of the topics that are likely to form a part of the dialogue at ADECS 2018 across the …
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Digital Battlespace
UK to launch new radar against 'severe' Russian threat
27th January 2018
Britain's defence minister Gavin Williamson said a new radar off Scotland's Shetland Islands would help tackle the 'severe and real' threat from Moscow. In a …
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Naval Warfare
Bulgarian patrol ship programme stalled
26th January 2018
The Bulgarian Navy tender for the procurement of two multi-functional patrol ships has stalled after the nominated winner MTG Delfin unilaterally decided to withdraw from …
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Naval Warfare
USCG issues RFP for new cutter boats
26th January 2018
The US Coast Guard (USCG) has released a request for proposal (RFP) for the design, construction and support of a new fleet of cutter boats-large …
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Naval Warfare
ADECS 2018: Underwater competition hits Asia-Pacific (video)
26th January 2018
More than ten countries operate over 200 submarines in the Asia-Pacific region today it is estimated that this number could grow to 350 diesel-electric submarines …
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Special Operations
SHOT Show 2018: SOG builds on SOF heritage
26th January 2018
Representatives for knife and tool manufacturer SOG highlighted the company’s SOF heritage and the continuing influence of that community in its equipment designs. According to …
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US Coast Guard acquires icebreaker, and gets approval for Polar cutter
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NATO to strengthen its Baltic Sea presence after new cable cutting incident
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How bad management could put the US Navy’s cruiser fleet far behind Chinese capabilities
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Fincantieri joins roster of major companies working to protect undersea cables
