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US Navy expands GARC sUSV deployment
The small, unmanned surface vehicle will operate this year in multiple operations and military exercises worldwide.
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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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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.
Naval Warfare
The Netherlands cleared to purchase $2.2 billion in Tomahawk missiles
The approved purchase is for Tomahawk Block IV and Block V missiles, control systems, telemetry missiles and communication and broadcast systems.
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Defence Notes
Japan faces headwinds in aircraft exports
15th February 2017
The Japanese government wishes to reduce development and production costs by exporting defence equipment to foreign nations. While this would boost Japan's domestic defence industry, …
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Naval Warfare
Harbour defence system delivered to India
15th February 2017
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has completed delivery of a harbour defence system to the Indian Navy for the Port of Mumbai, the company announced on …
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Digital Battlespace
Kelvin Hughes details Malaysian deliveries
15th February 2017
Kelvin Hughes has begun delivering radar equipment for the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency's (MMEA) new coastal patrol vessels, the company announced on 14 February.The company …
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Digital Battlespace
French carrier heads for refit
14th February 2017
The French Navy's aircraft carrier FS Charles de Gaulle (R91) entered dry dock in Toulon on 8 February to undergo a major refit period.This is …
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Military Logistics
BAE Systems opens new dry dock
14th February 2017
BAE Systems has opened its newest floating dry dock in San Diego, California, as part of the company's strategic investment in facilities to service and …
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Military Logistics
IDEX 2017: War reserve win for DynCorp
14th February 2017
DynCorp International has been awarded another contract to support the US military's War Reserve Materiel (WRM) programme in the Middle East, following a six-offer competitive …
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Naval Warfare
USCG preps for UAS integration
13th February 2017
The US Coast Guard is moving toward the release of a request for proposal for a small UAS capability for its National Security Cutters (NSCs), …
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Naval Warfare
IDEX 2017: Navies look to address militant threat
13th February 2017
Recent events off the coast of Yemen and an uptick in militant activity, including a suicide attack against a Saudi vessel last month, are expected …
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Defence Notes
Analysis: War over Japanese rocks could drag in US
12th February 2017
The Trump administration's first defence secretary, retired general James Mattis, confirmed on 3 February in Tokyo that Article Five of the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
RE2 continues manipulator arm development
10th February 2017
RE2 Robotics has received a phase 2 research award to develop an inflatable underwater dual manipulator system for the US Navy's Office of Naval Research, …
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Military Logistics
USNS Yuma completes acceptance trials
9th February 2017
Acceptance trials for the US Navy's future expeditionary fast transport USNS Yuma (T-EPF 8) are now complete following underway evaluation of the vessel in the …
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Naval Warfare
USCG orders AFCS control panels
9th February 2017
Rockwell Collins has been selected to supply the US Coast Guard with Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS) control panels for its short range recovery helicopters.The …
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Military Logistics
EDA’s CCNS project tests high potential solutions
9th February 2017
The European Defence Agency's Corrosion Control for Navy Ships (CCNS) project has successfully tested and identified solutions with high potential, it was announced on 7 …
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Digital Battlespace
IAI details SIGINT/COMINT orders
8th February 2017
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) will provide signals intelligence (SIGINT) and communications intelligence (COMINT) solutions to customers in Europe and Asia, the company announced on 8 …
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Naval Warfare
MCA seeking unmanned capability
7th February 2017
The UK's Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is exploring the possible use of UAS under the Maritime RPAS Pathfinder project that would see systems complementing …
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Naval Warfare
US receives USS Rafael Peralta
7th February 2017
The US Navy has taken delivery of the future guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115), it announced on 6 February.Rafael Peralta is the first …
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Naval Warfare
SM-3 Block IIA in new intercept test
7th February 2017
The US Navy and the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) have successfully completed the intercept flight test of Raytheon's Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block IIA from USS …
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Military Logistics
MT30 gas turbine passes FAT for LHD
6th February 2017
Factory acceptance testing on the MT30 gas turbines for the Italian Navy's new Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) multi-purpose amphibious vessel has been completed, Rolls-Royce announced …
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Naval Warfare
Navy cannon gets coaxial enhancement
6th February 2017
The US Navy is approximately half way through an enhancement effort that adds coaxial machine gun capabilities to its Mk38 weapon system. Designed as a …
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