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News - Surface Navy Association
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Military Logistics
GE’s LM2500 to power new DDG destroyers
23rd March 2018
GE’s Marine Solutions’ LM2500 marine gas turbines have been selected to power the US Navy's DDG 126 and 127 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, the company announced …
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Defence Helicopter
Bell 407s to support MQ-8 Fire Scout UAS
23rd March 2018
Bell Helicopter has received a contract from the US Naval Air Systems Command to provide three Bell 407 helicopters to support MQ-8 Fire Scout UAS …
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Naval Warfare
Thales’ Goalkeeper completes sea acceptance trials
23rd March 2018
The Royal Netherlands Navy’s first updated Goalkeeper close-in weapon system has successfully completed its sea acceptance trials, Thales announced on 20 March. Trials were performed …
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Defence Helicopter
KBRwyle to support NAWCAD
22nd March 2018
KBRwyle has received a contract to provide engineering and technical services to the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), KBR announced on 19 March. …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
UK extends unmanned MCM support to avoid capability gap
22nd March 2018
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) will extend a support contract for its current mine countermeasure (MCM) UUVs, avoiding a potential capability gap as it …
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Defence Notes
Congress unveils FY18 US defence spending bill
22nd March 2018
US lawmakers are rushing to pass a $1.3 trillion spending bill before the end of 23 March to avoid another government shutdown and the US …
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Naval Warfare
USCG’s MH-60T SLEP moves to next phase
22nd March 2018
The US Coast Guard’s (USCG) MH-60T Jayhawk Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) has received approval from the US Department of Homeland Security to proceed to …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Kraken completes SeaVision sea trials
22nd March 2018
Kraken Robotics has successfully completed sea trials of its SeaVision 3D underwater laser imaging system, the company announced on 15 March. SeaVision is an ultra-high …
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Special Operations
Russia celebrates “SOF Day”
22nd March 2018
The Russian Ministry of Defence (MoD) celebrated the Special Operations Forces Day on 27th February with the disclosure of new video footage illustrating a series …
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Naval Warfare
Budget restrictions, need for mature technology driving Lithuanian naval plans
22nd March 2018
As maintenance challenges and financial limitations remain at the forefront of the Lithuanian Navy’s current operations, a 2030 fleet plan envisages a class of six …
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Naval Warfare
Insight: Calls to increase the US Navy’s silent service
22nd March 2018
The US Navy is at a crossroads concerning its undersea forces which has led to calls from Congress to increase the submarine fleet, provide life …
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Naval Warfare
Venari-85 platform being examined by variety of potential users
22nd March 2018
British naval vessel designer BMT is in discussions with a number of European and non-European countries looking at future mine countermeasure (MCM) procurements, utilising its …
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Defence Notes
Chinese railgun puts US on notice
22nd March 2018
China is fond of magic-bullet weapons, whether they are anti-ship ballistic missiles such as the DF-21D, hypersonic glide vehicles or anti-satellite weapons capable of blinding or …
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Naval Warfare
Ukraine naval mines ‘contributing factor’ in prevention of Mariupol takeover
21st March 2018
The use by Ukraine of naval mines in maritime areas around Mariupol has been described as a ‘contributing factor’ in stopping Russia and Russian-backed forces …
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Naval Warfare
Japan commissions replacement sub rescue ship
21st March 2018
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) commissioned a new submarine rescue ship, JS Chiyoda (ASR-404), on 20 March. Built by Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding, the …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Frigates
Constellation Class - FFG(X) (1-10)
Programme Background The FFG (X) programme was first announced with a Request for Information (RFI) released by the US Navy in July 2017 with a ...
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Destroyers
Next-Generation Large Surface Combatants (LSC) - DDG(X) [USN]
Programme Background Requirements The US Navy (USN) is acknowledging a need to move away from the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer design, which is slowly outgrowing. Flight III ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Tier 2 Frigates Procurement [Australia]
The February 2024 Enhanced Lethality Surface Combatant Fleet review recommends that the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) acquire at least seven, and optimally 11, Tier 2 ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Tier 2 Frigates Procurement [Australia]
The February 2024 Enhanced Lethality Surface Combatant Fleet review recommends that the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) acquire at least seven, and optimally 11, Tier 2 ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Project SEA 3000 [Australia]
The February 2024 Enhanced Lethality Surface Combatant Fleet review recommends that the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) acquire at least seven, and optimally 11, Tier 2 ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Project SEA 3000 [Australia]
The February 2024 Enhanced Lethality Surface Combatant Fleet review recommends that the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) acquire at least seven, and optimally 11, Tier 2 ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Luleå Class [Sweden]
According to the Swedish Defence White Paper for the 2021-2025 period, the Navy will need to replace the existing two ageing Gävle-class corvettes with new surface ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Luleå Class [Sweden]
According to the Swedish Defence White Paper for the 2021-2025 period, the Navy will need to replace the existing two ageing Gävle-class corvettes with new surface ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Joint Future Surface Combatant - FSC (3) [Netherlands]
The Belgian Navy and the Royal Netherlands Navy (RNLN) are undertaking a joint Future Surface Combatant (FSC) project to replace their existing M-class Karel Doorman-class ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Joint Future Surface Combatant - FSC (3) [Netherlands]
The Belgian Navy and the Royal Netherlands Navy (RNLN) are undertaking a joint Future Surface Combatant (FSC) project to replace their existing M-class Karel Doorman-class ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Joint Future Surface Combatant - FSC (3-4) [Netherlands]
The Belgian Navy and the Royal Netherlands Navy (RNLN) are undertaking a joint Future Surface Combatant (FSC) project to replace their existing M-class Karel Doorman-class ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Joint Future Surface Combatant - FSC (3-4) [Netherlands]
The Belgian Navy and the Royal Netherlands Navy (RNLN) are undertaking a joint Future Surface Combatant (FSC) project to replace their existing M-class Karel Doorman-class ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Floréal Class Replacement [France]
The French Navy urges the replacement of the Floréal-class frigates with a new class of vessels that will mainly operate in French overseas territories. Speaking to ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Floréal Class Replacement [France]
The French Navy urges the replacement of the Floréal-class frigates with a new class of vessels that will mainly operate in French overseas territories. Speaking to ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical
Project 22350 / Orlan-10 (Russia)
Programme Background The Russian Navy is following emerging trends of crewed surface vessels, including surface combatants, for the launch, operation and recovery of uncrewed maritime ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - tactical
Ghost
Developed to be versatile, Ghost is a manoeuvrable, rotary-wing mini-UAV designed for performing ISR missions in urban warfare, observation stakeout missions and covert special operations ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
SCOMBA
SCOMBA is a combat management system developed by Navantia for the Spanish Navy. It has been in service with the Spanish Navy since 2010 across ...
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Loitering munitions, Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini
Loki
Loki is a Ukrainian mini fixed-wing drone designed by the National Association of Ukrainian Defence Industries (NAUDI). The drone is launched from a pneumatic launcher ...
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Loitering munitions, Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small
Thor
Thor is a Ukrainian fixed-wing small drone manufactured by the National Association of Ukrainian Defence Industries (NAUDI). Powered by a lithium polymer or lithium-ion battery, ...
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Sea: procedural training
IMAT
DAS supports the development and deployment of the Interactive Multisensor Analysis Training (IMAT) system for the US Navy, used at navy schoolhouse and training centres, ...
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Sea: naval surveillance radar
Surface Scout
Surface Scout is an X-band, medium-range surveillance radar with a range of up to 44km. It covers 20° of elevation and has a beam width ...
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Sea: procedural training
SEWTT
The Surface Electronic Warfare Team Trainer (SEWTT) is a software application developed by EWA GSI as a next-generation tactical training application for US Navy surface ...
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Sea: naval surveillance radar
IM400
The Integrated Mast 400 (IM400) is an integrated naval sensor and communications suite packed into a mast structure. By resolving the electromagnetic conflicts and LoS ...
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Ship-launched torpedoes, Submarine-launched torpedoes
F21
The F21 is Naval Group's next-generation, heavyweight torpedo developed for the French Navy. It has been designed to replace the F17 torpedoes. F21 torpedoes can ...
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Ship-launched torpedoes, Submarine-launched torpedoes
F17
The F17 is a wire-guided anti-surface ship torpedo developed for the French Navy and purchased by Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. The latest version is the F17 ...
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Corvettes
Shadhinota Class (Type C13B/Type 056)
The Shadhinota-class comprises four Type C13B corvettes built by China's Wuchang Shipbuilding Industrial Group for the Bangladesh Navy. Designed to conduct anti-air warfare and ASuW ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Navy Multiband Terminal (NMT)
The Navy Multiband Terminal is the next-generation maritime military SATCOM for the US Navy and allied nations. The terminal integrates EHF and AEHF systems with ...
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Frigates
Alpha 5000 Combatant
During Indo Pacific 2023, Navantia Australia unveiled the Avante 5500 Combatant. The Spanish shipbuilder is pitching the new frigate design for the Tier 2 surface ...
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Naval guns
Phalanx CIWS
Phalanx CIWS (Close-in Weapon System) was first deployed in the early 1970s by the US Navy. Ever since then, it has become one of the ...
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Sea: coastal surveillance radar
iCSR-20
The iCSR-20 is a low-power solid-state radar available in both S and X bands for medium- to long-range coast surveillance VTS applications. It is able ...