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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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Navies around the world are increasingly looking at autonomous systems for the mine countermeasures (MCM) mission.
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Digital Battlespace
India to get FTA optronic sensors
23rd March 2016
Controp Precision Technologies announced on 21 March that it is supplying its FTA optronic sensor system to the Indian Army. The sensors are being supplied …
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Digital Battlespace
Kelvin Hughes details UK supply contract
22nd March 2016
Kelvin Hughes will supply its SharpEye radar for more than 60 Royal Navy (RN) and Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) ships, submarines and shore facilities, the …
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Digital Battlespace
Controp, Defsys sign agreement
22nd March 2016
A new cooperation agreement signed between Controp and Indian company Defsys Solutions will see Controp’s electro-optical (EO) payloads produced and marketed in India by Defsys …
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Naval Warfare
US tests AN/SPQ-9B’s PDD capability
22nd March 2016
The upgraded Periscope Detection and Discrimination (PDD) capabilities of the AN/SPQ-9B anti-ship missile defence radar have been successfully tested by the US Navy, it was …
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Naval Warfare
Indonesia clashes with China
22nd March 2016
A spat has arisen between Indonesia and China over an incident at sea involving a Chinese fishing boat and maritime security vessels in the South …
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Naval Warfare
New SOC-R boats for Thai navy
22nd March 2016
The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) received six Special Operations Craft - Riverine (SOC-R) on 18 March to replace aging Patrol Boat Riverine (PBR). These 10m-long …
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Defence Notes
3D-printed component on Trident missile
21st March 2016
A 3D-printed missile component, a connector backshell, has flown on three of Lockheed Martin's Trident II D5 fleet ballistic missiles during US Navy testing, the …
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Digital Battlespace
Airbus to sell Defence Electronics
21st March 2016
Airbus Group has reached an agreement for the sale of its Defence Electronics business to KKR for around $1.23 billion, the company announced on 18 …
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Military Logistics
MT30 turbines ordered for LHD
21st March 2016
Rolls-Royce has been selected to provide its MT30 gas turbine for the Italian Navy's new Landing Helicopter Deck (LHD) multi-purpose amphibious vessel, it announced on 17 …
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Defence Notes
US can use five Philippine bases
21st March 2016
The US will be permitted to use five military bases in the Philippines under the auspices of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA). The EDCA …
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Naval Warfare
MBDA completes SIMBAD-RC trial
18th March 2016
MBDA has successfully completed two Mistral firings using a SIMBAD-RC firing post, the company announced on 17 March, marking the last technical milestone before customer …
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Naval Warfare
Canada issues long lead funding for JSS
18th March 2016
The Canadian government has released USD$49 million in funding for Vancouver Shipyards to begin purchasing equipment for vessels to be built as part of the …
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Military Logistics
Aircraft carrier compartments delivered
17th March 2016
The Aircraft Carrier Alliance has handed over the first six compartments of the HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier to her Royal Navy crew, it was …
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Naval Warfare
Raytheon to offer LRPF solution
17th March 2016
Raytheon announced on 16 March that it will offer a new missile design to meet the US Army’s Long-Range Precision Fires (LRPF) requirement. Raytheon will …
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Naval Warfare
Canada invests in naval weapon systems
17th March 2016
The Canadian government has announced funding for new naval remote weapons stations (RWS) from Raytheon Canada for installation on the Royal Canadian Navy's future Queenston-class …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
UK rolls out unmanned vessel framework
16th March 2016
Leading figures in the UK’s maritime industry have grouped together to introduce a code of conduct for the development, design, production and operation of maritime …
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Naval Warfare
Brazil certifies cargo hook kits
16th March 2016
Brazil's aviation regulatory agency, ANAC, has certified Onboard Systems' cargo hook kits for the Robinson R66 turboshaft-powered helicopter, the company announced on 13 March. The …
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Military Logistics
ASV unveils new unmanned C-Worker
16th March 2016
UK-based unmanned surface vessel manufacturer ASV has unveiled the latest edition to its C-Worker product range at this year’s Oceanology International in London. Called the …
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Naval Warfare
Irish Naval Service floats third OPV
16th March 2016
The third and last offshore patrol vessel (OPV) built as part of the Irish Naval Service’s ship replacement programme has been floated for the first …
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