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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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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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Navies around the world are increasingly looking at autonomous systems for the mine countermeasures (MCM) mission.
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Naval Warfare
DIMDEX 2016: OCEA to deliver OPV this year
31st March 2016
French shipbuilders OCEA say they will be in a position to deliver a 60m OPV to a West African country later this year, as the …
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Defence Helicopter
British Merlins join HMS Ocean
31st March 2016
The Uk' Royal Navy's upgraded Merlin iMk3 medium-lift helicopters of 846 naval air squadron have joined the HMS Ocean amphibious assault ship for training, the navy …
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Naval Warfare
Qatar signs MoU for coastal missile system
31st March 2016
MBDA has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide a coastal defence system to the Qatar Emiri Naval Force (QENF), it announced on 30 …
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Defence Notes
Lockheed tests Aegis on Australian destroyer
31st March 2016
Lockheed Martin has commenced the integration and testing of the Aegis combat system aboard Royal Australian Navy’s air warfare destroyer (AWD), HMAS Hobart, it announced …
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Naval Warfare
DIMDEX 2016: Qatar spending spree
30th March 2016
Additional maintenance, equipment and training MoU’s were signed for the Qatar Emiri Armed Forces on 30 March. The contracts were with companies such as MBDA, Thales …
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Naval Warfare
Analysis: UK shipbuilding
30th March 2016
As the Royal Navy’s Type 26 frigate passes another milestone with the award to BAE Systems of an extension for the demonstration phase, the backbone …
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Naval Warfare
DIMDEX 2016: RB-M lines up for Middle East
30th March 2016
US-based shipbuilder Kvichak Marine Industries say they have recieved interest from countries in the Middle East. Queries have related to their Response Boat-Medium (RB-M) vessel, which is …
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Naval Warfare
DIMDEX 2016: Middle East a smarter market
29th March 2016
Customers in the Middle East region are becoming smarter in how they interact with OEMs and plan their procurement strategies, as both sides adapt to …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DefExpo 2016: Trial awaits submarine-launched AUV
29th March 2016
Adamya, which means ‘impossible to subdue or defeat’ in Sanskrit, is the name of a new autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) from Indian firm Larsen & …
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Naval Warfare
UK P-8As to cost £250m each
29th March 2016
The US has agreed to the foreign military sale of nine Boeing P-8 Poseidon maritime surveillance aircraft to the UK at a cost of $3.2 …
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Naval Warfare
VolkerStevin to upgrade Mare Harbour
29th March 2016
VolkerStevin has been awarded a £19 million contract by the UK’s Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) to upgrade Mare Harbour, the UK government announced on 22 …
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Naval Warfare
FIDAE 2016: Colombia Navy eyes Israeli optics
28th March 2016
Israeli electro-optical specialists Controp Precision Technologies announced in the run up to the FIDAE airshow that it recently completed the delivery of EO/IR turrets to …
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Naval Warfare
Lockheed opens upgraded VLS production line
28th March 2016
Lockheed Martin has opened an upgraded Mk 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS) production line at its Middle River facility in Maryland, it announced on 24 …
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Naval Warfare
DIMDEX 2016: Pre-show planning by European OEMs
28th March 2016
European OEMs are positioning themselves for potential procurement programmes in the GCC region. They are eager to explore a maritime security and defence market still …
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Naval Warfare
US coastal force seeks 'intimidating' patrol boat
28th March 2016
The US Navy's Coastal Riverine Force (CRF) is looking to replace up to 160 of its 25ft and 34ft force protection boats with a larger …
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Naval Warfare
Kelvin Hughes details latest order
25th March 2016
Kelvin Hughes’ SharpEye radar systems will be installed on a range of vessels being delivered to the Royal Oman Police Coast Guard (ROPCG) under a …
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Naval Warfare
Indra wins Frontex service contract
24th March 2016
Indra has been awarded a service contract by the European Border Control Agency (Frontex) to incorporate its P2006T MRI aircraft into the EPN Triton maritime …
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Naval Warfare
Type 26 progresses with BAE contract
23rd March 2016
BAE Systems has been awarded a £472 million 15-month contract by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to progress the Type 26 Global Combat Ship …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
UAV Factory targets payload market
23rd March 2016
UAV Factory has launched a new division - Octopus ISR Systems - announced on 22 March. The division will offer intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance solutions …
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