Naval Warfare
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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.
Air Warfare
F-15EX and shipbuilding win big in proposed $150 billion US defence funding boost
The legislation outlined additional budget to enhance air, land and naval platforms, including next-generation air and uncrewed naval programmes.
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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
ECA details magnetic ranging system award
28th February 2017
ECA Group will supply degaussing systems and magnetic ranging systems to an unnamed Asian military under a €7 million contract announced on 27 February.Degaussing systems …
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Military Logistics
Lockheed Martin, ADSB sign MoU
28th February 2017
Lockheed Martin and Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) have signed an agreement to cooperate and provide sustainment services for UAE military maritime assets.The memorandum of …
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Naval Warfare
Austal details PPB-R project progress
27th February 2017
Austal has successfully completed the Detailed Design Review (DDR) for Australia's AUD$306 million Pacific Patrol Boat Replacement (PPB-R) project, the company announced on 24 February.The …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AEUK announces ARCIMS order
24th February 2017
Atlas Elektronik UK (AEUK) will supply its ARCIMS USV mission system to an unnamed customer under a contract announced on 21 February.The contract will see …
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Digital Battlespace
India Navy's SSR project progresses
24th February 2017
Tata Advanced Systems subsidiary Nova Integrated Systems (NISL) has signed a contract with the Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) to carry out the Indian Navy's …
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Naval Warfare
Fincantieri outlines Australian commitment
24th February 2017
Fincantieri has detailed how it will strengthen its in-country presence if it is successful in its bid for the Royal Australian Navy's (RAN's) Future Frigates …
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Defence Notes
IDEX 2017: Highlights of the week (video)
23rd February 2017
As the biennial IDEX and the associated NAVDEX show in Abu Dhabi closes its doors for another two years exhibitors and visitors alike will take …
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Digital Battlespace
SharpEye radar for Pakistan submarines
22nd February 2017
Kelvin Hughes will supply the I-band SharpEye Doppler submarine radar system as part of a mid-life upgrade programme for the Pakistan Navy's Agosta 90B class …
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Naval Warfare
SharpEye for next Batch 2 River class OPVs
21st February 2017
Kelvin Hughes will supply its SharpEye radar systems for the Royal Navy's two latest Batch 2 River class offshore patrol vessels (OPVs), the company announced …
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Naval Warfare
IDEX 2017: Ferretti Group and Fincantieri in cooperation agreement (video)
21st February 2017
Fincantieri and Ferretti Group announced a cooperation agreement on 20 Feb at the IDEX exhibition in Abu Dhabi with both parties set to explore new …
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Naval Warfare
IDEX 2017: Patria showcases Nemo (video)
21st February 2017
The fully containerised Nemo mortar solution was showcased by Patria at the IDEX exhibition with its compact form potentially providing a highly transportable capability for …
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Naval Warfare
USCG receives 11th regenerated C-27J
20th February 2017
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) station in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, has received a newly regenerated C-27J Spartan medium range surveillance aircraft, the USCG …
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Military Logistics
Lockheed Martin awarded eCASS contract
20th February 2017
Lockheed Martin will deliver 63 Electronic Consolidated Automated Support System (eCASS) stations to the US Navy under a $166 million contract, with full rate production …
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Naval Warfare
IDEX 2017: Baynunah-class upgrades arms
19th February 2017
The UAE has awarded US missile manufacturer, Raytheon, a contract for its Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) Block 2 interceptors.The value of the contract and the …
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Land Warfare
IDEX 2017: What to expect (video)
19th February 2017
As final preparations for IDEX are concluded in advance of one of the largest defence and security shows of the year Shephard takes a look …
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Naval Warfare
IDEX 2017: Yemen conflict impacting regional defence needs (video)
16th February 2017
The conflict in Yemen is having an impact on the defence requirements of GCC members and others in the region as battle wear, supplies and …
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Digital Battlespace
Aero India 2017: Controp views Indian market positively
16th February 2017
Controp, the Israeli manufacturer of EO/IR sensors and surveillance systems, currently has two primary areas of focus in the Indian market – border and coastal …
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Naval Warfare
Construction of Italy's PPA begins
16th February 2017
Construction of the Italian Navy's first multipurpose offshore patrol ship (PPA) has commenced at Fincantieri's shipyard in Muggiano, the company announced on 13 February.This first …
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Digital Battlespace
Thales wins CWI transmitter contract
16th February 2017
Thales will supply Continuous Wave Illumination (CWI) transmitters to the Royal Danish Navy under a contract with the Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organization announced …
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