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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.
Naval Warfare
Taiwan multiplies mine-layer vessel and UAV inventories to deter PLA
Taiwan is strengthening its deterrence against the PLA through an asymmetric arsenal that includes fast mine-laying vessels and domestically developed UAVs.
Naval Warfare
L3Harris expands footprint across Europe via Everest NL and new contracts
L3Harris is targeting European naval modernisation with new uncrewed surface vessels, SATCOM partnerships, and regional investments including defence exercises and facility openings.
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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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Training
HMS Defender participates in IMCMEX
19th April 2016
The British Royal Navy's HMS Defender destroyer is leading six warships participating in the International Mine Counter-Measures Exercise (IMCMEX), the navy announced on 15 April. …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DSA 2016: China's surprise UV technology
19th April 2016
Two unmanned systems were shown by Poly Technologies from China at its booth at Defence Services Asia 2016, one a surface vessel (USV) and the other an …
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Naval Warfare
ST Marine launches second LMV
19th April 2016
Singapore Technologies Marine (ST Marine) has launched the second Littoral Mission Vessel (LMV), Sovereignty, for the Republic of Singapore Navy, the company announced on 16 …
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Naval Warfare
AWD starts MELO on HMAS Hobart
19th April 2016
The AWD Alliance has started Main Engine Light-Off (MELO) activities on Australia's lead Hobart-class air warfare destroyer, HMAS Hobart (DDGH 39), as the team prepares …
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Naval Warfare
DSA 2016: MMEA patrol boats fulfil Destini
19th April 2016
Malaysian shipbuilder Destini have showcased a scale model of the New Generation Patrol Craft (NGPC) it is constructing for the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA). …
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Naval Warfare
Shipbuilders shortlisted for Australian programmes
18th April 2016
The Australian Government has decided on the shortlist of companies to compete for the SEA 5000 and SEA 1180 shipbuilding programmes that will arm the …
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Military Logistics
India & US sign logistics agreement
18th April 2016
There are frantic efforts between the US and India to get pending defence agreements signed. The first of three signed during Defense Secretary Ashton Carter’s …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
BAE Systems receives Archerfish contract
18th April 2016
BAE Systems has received a $22.1 million contract from the US Department of Defense (DoD) to produce and deliver Archerfish mine neutralisers, the company announced …
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Military Logistics
Australia readies Adelaide warship
18th April 2016
The Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN's) new landing helicopter dock HMAS Adelaide has sailed from Sydney Harbour to undertake unit readiness work-up, the navy announced on …
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Defence Notes
DSA 2016: Triple strike options from MBDA
17th April 2016
The European missile house MBDA is promoting Sea Ceptor, Sea Venom and EMADS to the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN). With old Otomat and Aspide missile systems aboard the …
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Military Logistics
Evolva to co-develop composites for US Navy
15th April 2016
Evolva has completed a limited purpose cooperative research and development agreement (CRADA) for the development of novel advanced materials with the US Navy, the company …
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Naval Warfare
US Navy completes COMPTUEX exercise
15th April 2016
The US Navy's Eisenhower carrier strike group's (CSG) ships and air wing have completed a composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) as part of pre-deployment preparations, …
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Digital Battlespace
Terma, DALO sign IAMD agreement
15th April 2016
The Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organization (DALO) has signed a contract with Terma related to Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD). The contract aims …
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Naval Warfare
Danish navy hunts for RHIBs
15th April 2016
Denmark's Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) has invited potential vendors to discuss plans to provide the Royal Danish Navy with new 8.5m rigid-hull inflatable …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Australia hunts for naval VTOL UAV
15th April 2016
Australia wants a small number of vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) UAVs to develop experience in their use aboard Royal Australian Navy (RAN) ships at …
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Naval Warfare
UK takes command of CTF 150
14th April 2016
The British Royal Navy has taken command of Combined Task Force (CTF) 150 from the Australian Navy, the UK government announced on 12 April. The …
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Naval Warfare
Qatar orders SharpEye radar for patrol boats
14th April 2016
Kelvin Hughes has been contract by Elektro Deniz to supply its SharpEye S-band radar and new 12kW radar for 17 patrol boats that are being …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
GA-EMS tests LiFT battery
13th April 2016
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems’ (GA-EMS) Lithium-ion Fault Tolerant (LiFT) battery has successfully completed on-hull demonstration testing on a Special Operations Command (SOCOM) undersea vehicle, it …
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Defence Helicopter
DSA 2016: Indonesian Panther ready to pounce
13th April 2016
Airbus Helicopters is looking to speed up deliveries of its new AS565 Panther MBe to launch customers Indonesia and Mexico, with deliveries now due to …
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