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Naval Warfare
How the Canadian Surface Combatant programme can recover from COVID-19 delays
23rd August 2023
The Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) is working with Irving Shipyard to manage the lingering impact of COVID-19 on the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) project.
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Naval Warfare
Italian Navy overcomes delays in PPA ship deliveries
29th September 2023
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri delivered the third of seven Pattugliatori Polivalenti d'Altura (PPA) Multipurpose Offshore Patrol Vessel to the Italian Navy during a ceremony on 27 September.
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Naval Warfare
Singapore receives first Invincible-class submarine
24th July 2023
The first-in-class boat remains in Germany to assist with training.
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Naval Warfare
Can a new operational profile fix Canada's submarine problem?
20th September 2023
The four Victoria-class diesel-electric attack submarines (SSKs) of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) are in the midst of an evolution into a new operations and maintenance regime. Shephard investigates whether this will solve the navy's recurring issues with having only one boat (or even none) operational for long periods.
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Digital Battlespace
MARSS launches containerised C2 centre for counter-UAS
7th July 2023
MARSS has unveiled the NiDAR X-JOC, an all-in-one containerised C2 centre with UAS detection and countermeasures capabilities to protect critical sites against UAS.
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Air Warfare
Insight: Is the Bayraktar TB2 UAV living up to expectations?
15th September 2023
Sold to well over 20 countries and combat-proven in Nagorno-Karabakh, Ukraine and elsewhere, the Bayraktar TB2 has been an export success for its Turkish manufacturer. Shephard Defence Insight analyses the aircraft's design and capabilities and reviews in depth who is buying it and why.
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Air Warfare
Chinese balloon affair prompts lawmakers' push on Pentagon to improve air and sea detection
7th August 2023
The US Senate Committee on Appropriations has proposed an additional $293.5 million for new and upgraded radars plus communications equipment to protect the US homeland.
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Naval Warfare
Israel’s IAI lifts lid on new uncrewed submarine
15th May 2023
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has lifted the lid on a new large AUV, the BlueWhale, which can be used for covert intelligence gathering, detection of submarines and seabed warfare.
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Naval Warfare
Insight: Gowind 2500 corvette enjoys strong export business despite Romanian rejection
5th September 2023
France's Naval Group's Gowind 2500 corvette, designed for multiple naval missions, has gained popularity worldwide. Shephard Defence Insight provides detailed analysis of its export contracts, armament and technical specifications.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
XLUUV towed array trials pave the way for autonomous anti-submarine warfare
7th July 2023
SEA, MSubs and Sonardyne conducted trials integrating uncrewed anti-submarine warfare systems using the MSubs Extra Large Uncrewed Vehicle and SEA KraitArray towed array, opening the door to potential autonomous ASW capabilities.
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Naval Warfare
Defence AI company Helsing envisions benefits for ASW, amplifying sensor capabilities
24th July 2023
According to defence AI company Helsing, the technology could improve how navies conduct anti-submarine warfare (ASW) operations.
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Naval Warfare
Thales nets £169 million contract for Dreadnought submarine masts
13th July 2023
Thales has been awarded a £169 million ($220 million) contract for the UK RN's future Dreadnought submarines Integrated Combat System Mast.
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Naval Warfare
Fincantieri details FCX Naval Ships Series, eyes Malaysian market for corvette design
14th June 2023
At Seafuture 2023, Fincantieri presented its FCX Naval Ships Series and provided further details about the FCX30 design.
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Naval Warfare
Anglo-French uncrewed minehunting project moves forward with assurance trials
14th June 2023
The joint Maritime Mine Counter Measures (MMCM) effort is delivering an autonomous minehunting capability to the Royal Navy and Marine Nationale.
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Naval Warfare
Anschütz showcases mine countermeasure system for Indonesian Navy at IMDEX
2nd May 2023
Anschütz is showcasing a mine countermeasure (MCM) suite designed and developed for the Indonesian Navy at IMDEX Asia 2023 in Singapore.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Patrol boats
Coastal Patrol Vessels (NPC) [Portugal]
Programme Background Requirements As part of its modernisation plan that spans until 2035, the Portuguese Navy aims to procure new Coastal Patrol Vessels (Navio de ...
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Submarines nuclear, ballistic missile
SNLE 3G (1-4) [France]
Programme Background Requirements Included in the 2019-2025 Military Plan Law is the replacement of the four Le Triomphant-class SSBNs with four third-generation SSBNs (SNLE 3G) beginning ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Bayraktar TB2 (Turkmenistan)
Programme Background On 27 September 2021, Turkmenistan unveiled three Bayraktar TB2 UAVs during a parade to celebrate the nations 30th Anniversary of independence from the ...
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Submarines: conventional, attack
U-212 Near Future Submarine (3) [Italy]
Programme Background Requirements Italy currently has four U-212A-class SSKs in its inventory following an initial programme launched in 1998. The German-designed submarines were a joint ...
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OPVs
Jan Mayen Class (1-3) [Norway]
Programme Background Contract The Jan Mayen-class vessels were designed by LMG Marin, with the process beginning with the Norwegian Defence Material Agency (NDMA) in 2013 and ...
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Submarines: conventional, attack
U-212 Near Future Submarine (4) [Italy]
Programme Background Requirements Italy currently has four U-212A-class SSKs in its inventory following an initial programme launched in 1998. The German-designed submarines were a joint ...
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Military helicopters - maritime
NH90 NFH - Germany
The helicopters will form an integral part of the frigate system for German Navy vessels. Equipped with sonar, radar and torpedoes, they will be capable ...
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Frigates
Light Multipurpose Frigates (2-6) [Peru]
Programme Background Requirements The Peruvian navy wants new light multipurpose frigates to replace its existing ageing pair of Lupo-class frigates that will displace about 4,000t. ...
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Submarines: conventional, attack
U-212 Near Future Submarine (1-2) [Italy]
Programme Background Requirements Italy currently has four U-212A-class SSKs in its inventory following an initial programme launched in 1998. The German-designed submarines were a joint ...
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Sealift/replenishment vessels
Diving Support Ship (UBOS) [Italy]
Programme Background Requirements The programme aims to develop a new vessel intended to equip the Italian Navy's diver special operations unit. The new ship will ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Bayraktar TB2 [Pakistan]
Programme Background Requirement Following a 2019 skirmish with India, Pakistan placed newfound importance on EW and ISR, primarily due to the significant advantage gained during that ...
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OPVs
Second-hand Nordkapp OPVs [Uruguay]
Programme Background For years, the Uruguayan Navy has sought to procure new Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) to modernise its fleet. The Navy has attempted to do ...
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Military helicopters - maritime
Maritime Operations Helicopters Block 2 (South Korea)
Programme Background The Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) was seeking additional naval helicopters under its Maritime Operations Helicopter Batch 2 (MOH2) project. It represented a ...
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Corvettes
Shadhinota Class (Type C13B)
The Shadhinota class (Type C13B) corvettes are a platform based on the Type 056 Jiangdao class used by the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), built by the ...
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Minehunters
Mine Sweeping Hunter II (MSH-II) [South Korea]
Programme Background Requirements Under the Mine Sweeping Hunter II (MSH-II) programme, South Korea is seeking a replacement for the Ganggyeong-class minehunters, which are due to leave service ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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EO/IR systems
Argos-II HD/HDT
The Argos-II is an airborne EO/IR system designed for installation on helicopters, fixed-wing aircraft and UAVs to provide ITAR-free ISR and ISTAR capabilities. It is a 16-inch stabilised turret ...
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EO/IR systems
Argos-8
Manufactured by Hensoldt, the Argos-8, or Argos 8, is an eight-inch mechanically stabilised EO/IR system suitable for ISR and ISTAR missions on Group 2 and Group ...
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EO/IR systems
Argos-15
In September 2024, Hensoldt launched the Argos-15, or Argos-15 HDT, a 15-inch EO/IR system designed for medium and high-altitude uncrewed and crewed aircraft. It offers real-time ...
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Land: coastal surveillance radars
Argos 30VS
Argos-30VS is a coherent X-band primary radar for combined surface and air surveillance of sensitive coastal zones and EEZ protection. It can be integrated to ...
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Sea: tactical training
Proteus ASW and Sonar Trainer
The Proteus ASW and Sonar Trainer expands the Action Speed Tactical Trainer’s sonar capability with new sonar simulations to create a dedicated ASW trainer. Various ...
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Sea: sonar systems
Sonac DTS
The Patria Sonac Dual Towed Sonar (DTS) system is specifically designed for operations in littoral waters, for various vessel classes as well as for multipurpose ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems, Sea: sonar systems
SBTS
The Shore-Based Sonar Training System (SBTS), launched in 2016, incorporates technology from the Model 997 Hull/Bow-Mounted Sonar Model 980 ALOFTS system to help support sonar ...
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Sea: procedural training
Passive Sonar Trainer
The Passive Sonar Trainer teaches operators the detection, classification and analysis of acoustic signals received by submarine passive sonar and towed array systems.
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Sea: sonar systems
T-SAS
The Towed Synthetic Aperture Sonar (T-SAS) is a high-resolution towed side scan sonar for detection of bottom and short-tethered mines. It is able to deliver ...
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Sea: sonar systems
Cerberus DDS
Cerberus DDS (Diver Detection Sonar) is a sonar system designed and developed by German Atlas Elektronik. It can be installed either on surface ships or ...
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Submarines: conventional, attack
Type 209/1200
The Type 209/1200 diesel-electric submarine is a variant of the Type 209 submarine designed by the German company Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft exclusively for the export market. ...
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Sea: sonar systems
ELAC SONAR KaleidoScope
The ELAC SONAR KaleidoScope is a fully-integrated sonar system for modern diesel-electric submarines that performs integrated surveillance. It includes integrated detection, tracking and analysis for ...
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Sea: sonar systems
SQR-220KA1
SQR-220KA1 is a Korean towed array sonar deployed on the Daegu- and Incheon-class frigates. The sonar can detect, locate, identify and track submarines and torpedoes.
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Sea: sonar systems
YAKAMOS 2020 Hull Mounted Sonar System
The YAKAMOS 2020 Hull Mounted Sonar System has been developed by Turkish defence manufacturer Meteksan Savunma. It is an Anti-Submarine-Warfare (ASW) & mine-avoidance sonar system ...
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Sea: sonar systems
Petrel TMS 5424
The Petrel TMS 5424 is a mine avoidance sonar developed by Thales Underwater Systems. The sonar is designed to be installed on major surface combatants, ...
