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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.
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.
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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Uncrewed Vehicles
USV conversion kit in MENA tests
23rd August 2016
An autonomous boat control system developed by UAE-based Al Marakeb to convert marine craft into unmanned surface vessels (USVs) has been distributed to three MENA …
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Naval Warfare
OPV set for October delivery
23rd August 2016
French shipbuilders OCEA launched a Type 190 Mk2 OPV last month and the vessel, destined for an as yet unnamed West African country, is currently …
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Military Logistics
Pakistan Navy fleet tanker launched
23rd August 2016
A new fleet tanker for the Pakistan Navy has been launched at Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works (KS&EW), it was announced on 19 August. The …
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Military Logistics
US Navy focuses on alternative biofuels
23rd August 2016
The government of Queensland, Australia, has signed a Statement of Cooperation to work with the US Navy in support of projects that advance shared interests …
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Digital Battlespace
Raytheon to build EASR
22nd August 2016
Raytheon will build, test and integrate an Enterprise Air Surveillance Radar (EASR) engineering development model for the US Navy under an engineering and manufacturing development …
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Digital Battlespace
DARPA seeks materials for advanced imaging
22nd August 2016
The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is seeking engineered optical materials to develop smaller, more capable, and lighter devices for advanced imaging applications, …
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Naval Warfare
USCG to test new SAR capabilities
22nd August 2016
The US Coast Guard (USCG) Research and Development Center (RDC) will participate in the Arctic Chinook field exercise to test the Next Generation Incident Command …
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Naval Warfare
Japan delivers first MRRV to Philippines
19th August 2016
The Japanese government has delivered the first 44m multi-role response vessel (MRRV), BRP Tubbataha, to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). The Japan Marine United (JMU) …
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Naval Warfare
UK shops lead P-8A parts
19th August 2016
Construction of the UK’s planned fleet of nine P-8A MPAs moved a step closer following the award of a $68 million contract modification to Boeing …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Hell Bay 4 third phase awarded
18th August 2016
Qinetiq has been selected to provide the UK component of a multinational demonstration of unmanned vehicles under a contract with the UK's Defence Science and …
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Naval Warfare
HMBS Nassau arrives for Damen refit
18th August 2016
Damen Maaskant Shipyards Stellendam in the Netherlands is set to carry out an extensive refit of a Royal Bahamas Defence Force corvette, with the vessel …
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Military Logistics
Seventh Aussie Anzac crew formed
18th August 2016
A seventh Anzac class frigate crew has been formed to man the Royal Australian Navy’s HMAS Toowoomba ahead of its undocking from an Anti-Ship Missile …
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Defence Notes
MBDA secures UK ASRAAM contract
17th August 2016
MBDA will produce ASRAAM infra-red guided air-to-air missiles for the UK’s F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jet under a £184 million contract with the UK …
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Naval Warfare
Vietnam buttresses SCS presence
17th August 2016
News emerged last week that Vietnam had deployed mobile rocket launchers on some of its occupied islets in the Spratly chain in the South China …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Elbit Systems introduces Skylark C
16th August 2016
Elbit Systems has introduced a new mini UAS called Skylark C designed for martime applications, the company announced on 15 August. The UAS draws on …
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Digital Battlespace
Cambridge Pixel announces new award
16th August 2016
Cambridge Pixel will supply software modules for radar scan conversion, target tracking and radar fusion for integration into Lockheed Martin’s new naval Vigilance radar system, …
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Military Logistics
Newport tests PALS on CVN 78
15th August 2016
The Newport News Shipbuilding division of Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) has successfully tested the Precision Aircraft Landing System (PALS) on the USS Gerald R Ford aircraft carrier, …
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Naval Warfare
Marseille brings in more radar
15th August 2016
The Port of Marseille Fos commissioned two additional SBS 700 radars into its integrated vessel traffic management system (VTMS). These add to the five supplied …
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Naval Warfare
USCG orders 39 response boats
12th August 2016
The US Coast Guard (USCG) has placed a $15 million order with Metal Shark Aluminum Boats for 39 Response Boats-Small II (RB-S IIs) and associated …
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F-15EX and shipbuilding win big in proposed $150 billion US defence funding boost
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The Philippines strengthens maritime defences amid rising tensions in South China Sea
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Just Released: New UAS Technology Report now available to read
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The Netherlands cleared to purchase $2.2 billion in Tomahawk missiles
