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Indian naval crew awaits delayed Russian-built frigates
India has been re-evaluating its naval capabilities as its maritime objectives continue to expand beyond the Indian Ocean.
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Steel cutting begins on German Type 424 SIGINT ships
The new signals vessels will replace the ageing 423 Oste-class ships, which have been operating since the late 1980s.
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Tusk calls for maritime policing in Black Sea to meet “threat posed by Russia”
The Polish prime minister made the call ahead of a meeting of Baltic and Nordic ministers to discuss security and geopolitics in the region.
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Dropped lawsuit could mean South Korean companies cooperate on future warship building bids
Hanwha Ocean and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries could begin cooperating early in 2025 after both companies failed in their bids for Australia’s replacement fleet for its Anzac-class frigates.
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Naval Warfare
IMDEX Asia: RSN chief stresses need for regional security cooperation
19th May 2015
As various navies gather in Singapore for IMDEX Asia 2015, Asia-Pacific’s premier international maritime defence show, Singapore’s naval chief is taking a pragmatic view about …
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Naval Warfare
IMDEX Asia: Asia connects booming regional naval market
19th May 2015
A profound shift in the balance of power has led to the reshaping of the global landscape in terms of defence spending, with Asia-Pacific emerging …
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Digital Battlespace
Raytheon delivers first GPS OCX hardware
18th May 2015
Raytheon has delivered the first operational hardware for the Global Positioning System's (GPS) next-generation operating system, known as GPS OCX, it announced on 14 May. …
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Naval Warfare
IMDEX Asia: USN confirms LCS deployment plans
16th May 2015
The US Navy (USN) has publicised its plans for Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) forward deployments to Singapore, with a spokesperson confirming to Shephard that four …
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Naval Warfare
IMDEX Asia: Second US Coast Guard cutter for Bangladesh Navy
15th May 2015
The US Coast Guard (USCG) has transferred a second cutter to the Bangladesh Navy during an official signing ceremony held earlier this month on Coast …
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Digital Battlespace
AN/SPY-6(V) AMDR completes critical design review
14th May 2015
Raytheon and the US Navy have completed the Critical Design Review (CDR) of the AN/SPY-6(V) Air and Missile Defense Radar (AMDR), as announced on 12 …
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Naval Warfare
IMDEX Asia: ASIA Infrared Systems introduces new Cyclope functions
14th May 2015
ASIA Infrared Systems – a provider of thermal imaging technologies and systems – will showcase new functionalities for its Cyclope advanced image processing software at …
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Naval Warfare
IMDEX Asia: China develops coast guard into major force
14th May 2015
Beijing’s recent merging of four organisations into the China Coast Guard has raised questions whether the new agency is being used as an instrument of …
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Naval Warfare
IMDEX Asia: Piracy casts its shadow over Southeast Asia
14th May 2015
As delegates gather in Singapore for the upcoming IMDEX Asia exhibition, the issue of piracy and the development of anti-piracy technologies will be a strong …
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Naval Warfare
IMDEX Asia: Experts warn of oil and gas vulnerabilities
14th May 2015
Offshore oil and gas facilities are becoming an increasingly attractive target for terror attacks seeking to target vulnerable critical infrastructure, particularly across Asia, experts warn. …
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Naval Warfare
IMDEX Asia: US and Malaysian navies conduct joint exercises
14th May 2015
Vessels from the US and Malaysian navies conducted bilateral training exercises in the South China Sea on May 10, as part of efforts to build …
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Naval Warfare
IMDEX Asia: Ageing vessels and coverage gaps issues for MMEA
14th May 2015
Search and Rescue (SAR) operations in Malaysian territorial waters were improving but significant challenges remained to be addressed, from training, inter-agency rivalry, and a lack …
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Digital Battlespace
L-3 to supply 236 VSATs to ADF
14th May 2015
L-3 Communications has been awarded a contract from Raytheon Australia to supply 236 Very Small Aperture Terminals (VSATs) to the Australian Defence Force (ADF), it …
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Digital Battlespace
Augmented reality applications inch closer
14th May 2015
British BAE Systems engineers are working with the University of Birmingham to develop augmented reality applications, the company announced on 11 May. The applications being …
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Digital Battlespace
Engility, NGA announce new GEOINT programme
13th May 2015
Engility and the US National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) have announced a new government programme to solicit, screen and acquire geospatial applications from commercial developers on …
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Military Logistics
US Navy christens new Joint High Speed Vessel
12th May 2015
The US Navy christened the Joint High Speed Vessel 6 (JHSV 6) USNS Brunswick in a ceremony at Austal's shipyard in Mobile, Alabama on 9 …
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Naval Warfare
OCCAR orders seven vessels for Italian Navy
12th May 2015
The Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) has signed an order for the construction of seven vessels for the Italian Navy with Fincantieri and Finmeccanica. …
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Military Logistics
Alion awarded NAVSEA contract
12th May 2015
The US Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) has awarded Alion Science and Technology a contract for maintaining the navy's non-nuclear surface ships, excluding littoral combat …
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Naval Warfare
Boeing to provide P-8A training system to Australia
11th May 2015
Boeing will provide a complete training system for the P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), marking the first international …
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