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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.
Naval Warfare
US Navy expands GARC sUSV deployment
The small, unmanned surface vehicle will operate this year in multiple operations and military exercises worldwide.
Naval Warfare
Another $18.4 billion committed to USN Virginia-class submarines
The contract was awarded to HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division and General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB). As well as for the building of the boats, contract money will also go towards improving productivity at the shipyards, workforce support and other investment.
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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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Military Logistics
HII looks toward LPD 29
6th July 2017
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) has received a $218 million contract from the US Navy for material and advance construction activities for landing platform dock LPD 29. The funds …
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Naval Warfare
Russia to supply Syria with patrol boats
6th July 2017
Russia will supply up to patrol vessels and associated equipment to the Syrian coast guard to assist in its efforts to secure the country’s ports …
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Training
Qinetiq to upgrade UK MoD Hebrides radars
6th July 2017
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Qinetiq have announced a joint invest of £16.8m for two new BAE Systems tracking radars at MoD Hebrides, Qinetiq announced …
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Naval Warfare
Analysis: Piracy in the Indian Ocean
6th July 2017
Following the hijacking of the Aris 13 in March, the first merchant vessel to be taken by pirates operating from Somalia since May 2012, at …
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Military Logistics
Portland completes builder’s trials
5th July 2017
The US Navy’s upcoming San Antonio class amphibious transport dock, the future USS Portland (LPD 27), has successfully completed builder’s trials following four days of operations …
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Digital Battlespace
Hensoldt to acquire Kelvin Hughes
5th July 2017
German sensor house Hensoldt is set to acquire UK radar company Kelvin Hughes from UK private equity firm ECI and management, Hensoldt announced on 30 June. …
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Naval Warfare
Saab to upgrade Swedish corvettes
5th July 2017
The Swedish Defence Material Administration has awarded Saab a contract worth $147.93 million to modify and upgrade the Swedish Marine’s Gävle class corvettes, the company announced …
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Naval Warfare
BAE, Leonardo partner on precision-guided munitions
3rd July 2017
BAE Systems and Leonardo are partnering to develop new precision-guided munitions for use with large-calibre weapon systems, BAE Systems announced on 28 June. The programme …
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Digital Battlespace
Rostec unveils naval weapon system Pantsir-ME
3rd July 2017
Rostec subsidiary Tula KBP has introduced Pantsir-ME, a naval missile and anti-aircraft artillery weapon, Rostec announced on 28 June. The weapon system is designed to provide …
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Defence Notes
Rejoice, but bad news awaits for Type 26?
3rd July 2017
Seemingly timing the release to coincide with the Sunday papers, the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on 2 July that it had awarded BAE …
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Defence Notes
Raytheon makes out like a bandit in Taiwan
3rd July 2017
There was nothing new in the first arms package released by the Trump administration that Taiwan did not already have in its inventory, beyond some …
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Naval Warfare
HII to build Flight III DDG 125
30th June 2017
The Ingalls Shipbuilding division of Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) has been awarded a contract modification by the US Navy to incorporate the Flight III upgrades to …
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Defence Notes
Singapore reorganises military to fight terrorism
30th June 2017
Terrorism is the Singapore Ministry of Defence’s (MINDEF) top priority, and it has taken numerous measures to defend the island across all spectrums. Defence Minister …
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Naval Warfare
RAN’s MV Sycamore arrives in Sydney
30th June 2017
The Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) multi-role aviation training vessel (MATV) MV Sycamore arrived in Sydney harbour after completing her 14-day maiden voyage, Damen Shipyards announced …
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Naval Warfare
HMAS Canberra and Adelaide to leave dry dock
30th June 2017
The Australian Department of Defence (DoD) has provided an update on HMA Ships Adelaide and Canberra, which are due to complete their maintenance period after …
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Naval Warfare
Deal inked for more Korean PKX-B craft
30th June 2017
South Korea is continuing to modernise its patrol boat fleet via an approximately $225 million contract with Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction (HHIC), according to …
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Digital Battlespace
Huntington wins task order from NAVSEA
29th June 2017
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) Technical Solutions division has been awarded a task order by Naval Sea Systems Command to provide various engineering support services at …
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Digital Battlespace
ViaSat receives MIDS JTRS contract
29th June 2017
ViaSat will supply Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) to the US Navy and US Air Force (USAF) under a $88.3 …
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Naval Warfare
Analysis: Rolls-Royce powering ahead
29th June 2017
Rolls-Royce says it is now on course to rectify issues with the UK Royal Navy’s Type 45 WR-21 engines while continuing to deliver to other …
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