Netherlands to acquire Finnish littoral assault craft in LCVP replacement programme
The Dutch navy had reportedly been considering BAE Systems’ Littoral Strike Craft to replace its ageing landing craft fleet.
The Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) project encountered its latest rough patch as the Canadian government moved to publicly reject proposals not submitted through the formal process.
The procurement, which has already been underway for several years, will see investment in 15 CSC ships to provide Canada with the major surface commitment of its maritime combat power.
The Canadian government directly responded to media coverage that alluded to proposals submitted outside of the competitive process.
An official statement read: ‘To be clear, any proposals submitted outside of the established competitive process will not be considered. It should be noted that a
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The Dutch navy had reportedly been considering BAE Systems’ Littoral Strike Craft to replace its ageing landing craft fleet.
Saab Kockums was initially awarded the contract to build two A26 submarines for the Royal Swedish Navy in 2015, but the programme has faced delays and escalating costs.
If the foreign military sale request is approved, Germany would be the first country outside the US to acquire the technology, which is currently used extensively by the US Navy.
Satellite navigation is increasingly critical for global maritime defence, and Low Earth Orbit satellites are rapidly overtaking the traditional and more widely used Medium Earth Orbit option as they are less susceptible to jamming or spoofing.
The initial sea trials for Virginia-class SSN 798 conducted by Newport News Shipbuilding division and the US Navy marked an “important step”, but the ongoing AUKUS review casts a shadow over what the progress means for the partner nations.
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