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Naval Warfare
Metal Shark starts production on HSMUSVs as US shipyard targets further Caribbean orders
The US shipyard’s new High Speed Maneuverable Unmanned Surface Vessel (HSMUSV) will have a range of more than 500 nautical miles.
Naval Warfare
ST Engineering to supply the Republic of Singapore Navy with counter-mine systems
Singapore Technologies Engineering (ST Engineering) will supply uncrewed naval systems and supporting command and control equipment to support counter-mine operations with deliveries expected to begin in 2027.
Defence Notes
Why is the defence market “exploding exponentially” for autonomous targeting capabilities?
Solutions that identify, engage and destroy targets with minimal or no human intervention are becoming critical on tomorrow’s battlefield.
Naval Warfare
US and European special operators test Icelandic AI-based solution for marine platforms
Hefring Marine IMAS was designed to optimise vessels’ operation.
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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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Special Operations
Ukraine special ops development continues
28th July 2017
Force elements from Ukraine’s Special Operations Command have completed a joint training programme with the US Naval Special Warfare Command in the Black Sea as …
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Naval Warfare
USN ponders how to maintain its edge
28th July 2017
As competition from peer and near-pear countries challenges the maritime dominance enjoyed by the US Navy for a generation, the service is having to look …
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Naval Warfare
RDEL launches first two Indian OPVs
28th July 2017
Reliance Defence and Engineering Limited (RDEL) has launched the first two Naval Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) for the Indian Navy at its shipyard in Pipavav, …
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Digital Battlespace
Turkey frigates receive new CMS
28th July 2017
The combat management system (CMS) currently installed on the Turkish Navy's Barbaros-class frigates is to be replaced with a locally-developed system from companies Aselsan and …
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Military Logistics
USS America completes replenishment missions
27th July 2017
The US Navy amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) has successfully completed its first connective replenishment (CONREP) and vertical replenishment (VERTREP) missions as part …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
ECA explores Russian in-country production
27th July 2017
As ECA Group announced the delivery of the second Inspector Mk2 USV and associated subsurface inspection systems to Russia, the in-country production of the fourth …
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Military Logistics
Comment: More than just aircraft parts
27th July 2017
In order to improve inventory visibility, accountability and command and control (C2), the US Air Force has sought to centralise Class of Supply management in …
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Naval Warfare
Sonardyne Sentinel equips OPVs in Asia
27th July 2017
Sonardyne International is supplying its Sentinel diver detection sonar technology for a fleet of offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) under construction in Asia, the company announced on …
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Military Logistics
USS John P Murtha completes FCT
26th July 2017
San Antonio class amphibious transport dock, USS John P Murtha (LPD 26), has returned to its homeport at Naval Base San Diego following the completion …
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Naval Warfare
USCG in budgetary dilemma
26th July 2017
The US Coast Guard (USCG) continues to lack a clear fleet modernisation plan and it remains unclear if the service can afford all the new …
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Naval Warfare
USS Ralph Johnson completes builder’s trials
25th July 2017
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) has now completed builder's sea trials of the US Navy’s future destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114), the Naval Sea Systems …
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Naval Warfare
Mixed results for Philippine maritime surveillance
25th July 2017
The Philippine Air Force’s (PAF) second quest to acquire a pair of maritime patrol aircraft met with failure on 21 July when all contenders were …
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Digital Battlespace
Ferra Engineering bags export contract
25th July 2017
Ferra Engineering has received a contract from Thales Germany to build sub-assemblies for Phoenice, Thales’ tactical navigation radar system for submarines, the Australian Department of …
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Naval Warfare
EDA study confirms laser technology benefits
24th July 2017
A study commissioned by the European Defence Agency (EDA) has confirmed the benefits of using laser-based technologies for the detection and identification of underwater targets, …
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Naval Warfare
US Navy commissions Gerald R Ford
24th July 2017
The US Navy has commissioned its newest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), at Naval Station Norfolk on 22 July. USS Gerald R. …
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Defence Notes
Upgunned ESG concept exercised in Talisman Saber
21st July 2017
Exercise Talisman Saber 2017, held in Australia this month, provided the US Navy (USN) with the opportunity to put its latent upgunned Expeditionary Strike Group …
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Naval Warfare
Fallon cuts first steel for HMS Glasgow (video)
21st July 2017
Shephard spoke to UK defence secretary Michael Fallon following the steel cutting of the first Type 26, HMS Glasgow. To be known as the City …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
ECA demos new robotics features
21st July 2017
ECA Group has demonstrated two new features on an experimental model of its A9-E AUV as part of the EU-funded Smart and Networking Underwater Robots in …
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Naval Warfare
BAE Systems to work on MOCCA programme
20th July 2017
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has awarded BAE Systems a $4.6 million contract to develop technology to help submarines better detect other submerged vessels …
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