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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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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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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.
Naval Warfare
The Philippines strengthens maritime defences amid rising tensions in South China Sea
The Philippine Navy is fast-tracking its maritime modernisation with new warships, unmanned platforms, and international shipbuilding partnerships to bolster its regional deterrence posture.
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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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Naval Warfare
Euronaval 2016: Aussie Aegis crews graduate (video)
20th October 2016
The first naval officers from the Royal Australian Navy have graduated from a two month Aegis combat systems course in New Jersey. The Aegis combat …
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Naval Warfare
Austal bags LCS post-shakedown contract
20th October 2016
Austal will carry out work on the Post Shakedown Availability phase for Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Gabrielle Giffords under a contract from the US …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Saab acquires Denmark's NDI
20th October 2016
Saab has acquired Danish naval company Nordic Defence Industries (NDI), the company announced on 18 October. NDI designs and manufactures mine disposal charge systems for …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Euronaval 2016: New VTOL UAV for French Navy
20th October 2016
The focus on unmanned systems at Euronaval continued on Thursday as DCNS and Airbus Helicopters revealed a design for a new VTOL system for the …
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Naval Warfare
Terma radar for Indonesian coast guard
20th October 2016
Terma will supply Scanter 6000 radars to the Indonesian coast guard (KPLP) under an order announced on 18 October. The radars will be integrated with …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Euronaval 2016: Atlas Elektronik details Unmanned Warrior role (video)
20th October 2016
Several companies showcasing at this year's Euronaval are fresh from participating in the Royal Navy's landmark Unmanned Warrior exercise, including Atlas Elektronik UK. The company …
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Digital Battlespace
Roke, DSTL working on AI for maritime systems
20th October 2016
Roke Manor Research is set to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) software into a maritime combat system demonstrator sponsored by the UK’s Defence Science and Technology …
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Naval Warfare
Euronaval 2016: Vittoria Shipyard build prototype fast patrol craft
20th October 2016
Cantiere Navale Vittoria Shipyard is looking to further its business in the maritime defence and security market with the introduction of three types of fast …
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Military Logistics
Rolls-Royce to power US Navy oilers
19th October 2016
Rolls-Royce will supply equipment to power and propell the US Navy’s new fleet replenishment oiler ships, the John Lewis Class, under a contract announced on …
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Naval Warfare
Euronaval 2016: Narwhal 20mm gun on display (video)
19th October 2016
French armament specialists Nexter is displaying its Narwhal 20mm remotely-operated naval weapon at this year's Euronaval exhibition in Paris. There are two variants on display, …
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Defence Helicopter
Aussie CH-47F completes HMAS Adelaide trials
19th October 2016
The Australian Army's CH-47F Chinook helicopter has completed the first of class flight trials aboard the Royal Australian Navy's (RAN) Canberra class landing helicopter dock …
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Naval Warfare
Euronaval 2016: Smaller variant of LCS in the works
19th October 2016
Design work on a 92m variant of the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) is progressing as Lockheed Martin continue its programme of work for the existing …
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Naval Warfare
Euronaval 2016: Thales AUSS expands unmanned roles (video)
19th October 2016
At this year's naval extravaganza that is Euronaval, held in Paris, Thales took the opportunity to unveil one of its newer products, the Autonomous Underwater …
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Naval Warfare
Euronaval 2016: Bulgarian shipbuilder unveils K-90 corvette
19th October 2016
Bulgarian shipbuilder MTG Dolphin presented its most recent warship designs at Euronaval this week including the K-90 multi purpose corvette. The K-90 will be capable …
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Naval Warfare
Euronaval 2016: French FTI and export version unveiled (video)
18th October 2016
The design for the planned 4,000t Frégate de Taille Intermédiaire (FTI) for the Marine Nationale was unveiled at Euronaval on Tuesday, the latest and expected …
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Naval Warfare
Euronaval 2016: Kazakhstan OPV signing expected soon
18th October 2016
German shipbuilders Abeking and Rasmussen are looking to sign a formal contract for a 60m OPV with Kazakhstan by the end of this year or …
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Naval Warfare
Euronaval 2016: DCNS states its naval case (video)
18th October 2016
DCNS has set its shipbuilding stall out on the first day of Euronaval on Monday detailing the scope of their current commitments and expectations for …
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Naval Warfare
Euronaval 2016: MBDA brings Simbad to life (video)
18th October 2016
After recent events in the Middle East that has seen an increase in the use of anti-ship missiles by militant groups, missile specialists MBDA is …
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Naval Warfare
Euronaval 2016: Saab demos A26 design (video)
18th October 2016
Swedish company Saab is at the forefront of producing the next-generation of submarines, with the A26 currently in development for Sweden's navy. Saab's Robert Edlund …
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