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Naval Warfare
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.
Naval Warfare
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.
Naval Warfare
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.
Naval Warfare
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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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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Naval Warfare
DSCT completes two patrol vessels
19th January 2015
Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT) in South Africa has completed building two FCS 5009 patrol vessels. These are the first vessels of their type built …
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Naval Warfare
How naval technology aided AirAsia airliner search in Indonesia
19th January 2015
Naval assets and technology proved instrumental in locating the wreckage of AirAsia flight QZ8501, which crashed into the Java Sea with 162 passengers and crew …
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Naval Warfare
Indian Navy launches landing craft
19th January 2015
The Indian Ministry of Defence has launched the third ship of the Landing Craft Utility (LCU) Mk IV project, Yard 2094, for the Indian Navy, …
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Naval Warfare
US Navy expands SM-6 missile deployment
16th January 2015
The US Navy has authorised ships in the Aegis Combat Weapon System baselines 5.3 and 3.A.0 series to carry the Raytheon Standard Missile-6 (SM-6), the …
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Digital Battlespace
Swedish subs to get Exelis EW system
16th January 2015
Exelis has been awarded a contract to provide Swedish submarines with the latest model of the ES-3701 electronic warfare (EW) system, the company announced on …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Boeing demonstrates SHARC in Hawaii
16th January 2015
Boeing has demonstrated the Sensor Hosting Autonomous Remote Crafts (SHARCs) off the coast of Hawaii, the company said on 13 January. SHARCs are used for …
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Naval Warfare
US Navy's JSOW C-1 set for operational testing
15th January 2015
The US Navy has completed integrated test and evaluation of its Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW) C-1, according to an announcement on 12 January. The JSOW …
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Naval Warfare
Piracy attacks on tankers increasing, says IMB
15th January 2015
SOUTH East Asia had more piracy attacks than the rest of the world combined in 2014, according to figures released by the International Maritime Bureau …
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Naval Warfare
Boeing to provide Nixie torpedo defence systems
14th January 2015
Boeing will supply the US Navy with an additional five AN/SLQ-25C surface-ship torpedo defence systems through its subsidiary, Argon ST, according to a 13 January …
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Military Logistics
PLA Navy uses 3-D printers on warships
14th January 2015
The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has begun using 3-D printers to create replacements parts aboard its warships, as naval commanders study on-demand parts production. …
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Defence Notes
US Military receives 2,000th AN/PLM-4 RSS
14th January 2015
The US Military has received the 2,000th AN/PLM-4 Radar Signal Simulator (RSS) from Exelis, the company announced on 12 January. The AN/PLM-4 is designed to …
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Digital Battlespace
CGI Federal, DRS Laurel win CANES contracts
13th January 2015
CGI Federal and DRS Laurel Technologies have won separate contracts for Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES) production units, the US Department of Defense …
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Naval Warfare
GDLS to produce weapon systems for US Navy
13th January 2015
The US Navy has awarded General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) a $26.20 million fixed-price contract for producing MK 46 MOD 2 Gun Weapon Systems, according …
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Military Logistics
US Navy christens future USNS Trenton (JHSV 5)
12th January 2015
On 10 January, the US Navy christened the future USNS Trenton (JHSV 5) in Mobile, Alabama. The 338ft aluminium catamaran is under construction at the …
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Naval Warfare
Atlas Elektronik to deliver sonar systems to Indian Navy
8th January 2015
ATLAS Elektronik has signed a contract to make six active towed array sonar systems (ACTAS) for the Indian Navy. Details of the €40 million contract …
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Naval Warfare
Indian Navy selects OTO Melara 127/64 LW guns
8th January 2015
INDIA has selected OTO Melara's 127/64 LW Vulcano gun system to arm 13 Indian Navy (IN) frigates and destroyers. The deal for the 127mm guns …
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Digital Battlespace
Thales fire control system selected for French Navy
7th January 2015
Thales has received a contract to upgrade the anti-air missile fire control system on the French Navy’s Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier, the company announced …
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Naval Warfare
New Chinese supply ship now operating in disputed waters
7th January 2015
A new Chinese supply ship has sailed her maiden voyage to supply the city of Sansha and to help reinforce China’s presence in the disputed …
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Military Logistics
K2 Energy wins electromagnetic rail gun contract
6th January 2015
The electromagnetic rail gun in development for the US Navy will be powered by an intermediate energy storage battery system to be supplied by K2 …
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