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Naval Warfare
Final US Navy Independence-class Littoral Combat Ship concludes acceptance testing
After troubled progress with the Littoral Combat Ship programme, the US Navy plans to commission USS Pierre (LCS 38) this autumn.
Naval Warfare
Indonesia’s PT PAL reveals details about Red White Frigates
The frigates are based on Babcock’s Arrowhead 140 design but are substantially changed and include a range of Turkish weapons such as radars, sonar, guns and electronic warfare systems.
Naval Warfare
Japan to nationally assemble ESSM Block 2 missiles
RTX Raytheon will supply missile kits, parts and components to Mitsubishi Electric Corporation for the production of Evolved Sea Sparrow Missiles Block 2.
Naval Warfare
US Coast Guard starts construction of first Waterways Commerce Cutter
By replacing capabilities that are more than 60 years old, the Inland Construction Tenders will support the building, repairing and maintaining of fixed aids to navigation.
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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
DSA 2018: Malacca Strait security needed by ASEAN
13th April 2018
Multilateral cooperation amongst ASEAN militaries has been successful, but still needs to improve if the vital sea lines of communication (SLOC) of the Malacca Strait …
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Naval Warfare
US technology will support Taiwanese submarine aspirations
13th April 2018
After nearly two decades of delay, the Republic of China Navy’s (ROCN) Indigenous Defense Submarine (IDS) programme is on track after the US State Department …
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Digital Battlespace
Cambridge Pixel receives VSD system order
12th April 2018
Cambridge Pixel has been selected to supply Video Security Display (VSD) systems for a Middle Eastern military border and maritime security programme, the company announced …
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Naval Warfare
China plans live-fire exercise in Taiwan Strait
12th April 2018
China announced plans on 12 April to hold live-fire naval drills in the narrow strait separating the mainland from Taiwan, an act that could ratchet …
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Naval Warfare
Insight: Colombian Navy strengthens diving capabilities
12th April 2018
The Colombian Navy (ARC) is currently immersed in a reorganisation and modernisation effort aimed at improving the capabilities of its diving component which aims to …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
ASV, BMT partner on autonomous navigation
12th April 2018
ASV Global is collaborating with BMT for a £1.2 million research project to enhance safe autonomous navigation at sea, the company announced on 10 April. …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Aquabotix unveils SwarmDiver micro USV/UUV
12th April 2018
UUV Aquabotix has introduced SwarmDiver, a micro USV and UUV designed to operate in a swarm, the company announced on 9 April. Multiple SwarmDivers can …
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Naval Warfare
Sea-Air-Space 2018: Textron's new Ship-to-Shore Connector gets wet
11th April 2018
Textron Systems’ is preparing to put the US Navy's next-generation Ship-to-Shore Connector (SSC) through builder trails this month after the first craft entered the water. …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
L3 introduces advanced Iver PW AUV
11th April 2018
L3 Technologies has introduced a new AUV called the Iver Precision Workhorse (Iver PW) for military and commercial applications, the company announced on 9 April. …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Cellula Robotics receives AUV fuel cell contract
11th April 2018
The Canadian Department of National Defence has awarded a contract to Cellula Robotics to develop a fuel cell that will improve the ability for AUVs …
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Naval Warfare
BAE to provide additional Mk110 guns for LCS
11th April 2018
BAE Systems has received a contract from General Dynamics to provide two additional Mk110 naval gun systems for the Independence variant of the US Navy’s …
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Special Operations
DSA 2018: Philippines activates unified SOF command
11th April 2018
The Armed Forces of the Philippines stood up a new integrated joint command, called the AFP Special Operations Command (AFPSOCOM), on 6 April. Putting them …
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Naval Warfare
Sea-Air-Space 2018: DDG 51 contract award on track for summer decision
10th April 2018
A new multiyear contract award for the US Navy's DDG 51 destroyers is on track for this summer. US Navy Capt Casey Morton, the DDG …
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Naval Warfare
Sea-Air-Space 2018: Testing for GE's turbine composite module gets passing grade
10th April 2018
General Electric has wrapped up acoustic and weight comparison testing on its new, lighter weight composite module slated enclose the USS Arleigh Burke DDG 51 …
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Defence Notes
Taiwan stresses Central America ties with navy visit
10th April 2018
A Taiwanese navy flotilla docked in Nicaragua on 9 April in a high-profile visit highlighting ties with Central America and the Caribbean that are shrinking …
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Military Logistics
Vanuatu says no to China military base
10th April 2018
Vanuatu insisted on 10 April that it had no plans to allow China to set up a military base on its territory after a report …
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Naval Warfare
Ukraine Coast Guard to purchase US boats
10th April 2018
In early May a group of USGC specialists will arrive in Ukraine for the final specifications and signing of a contract for the purchase of …
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Naval Warfare
Babcock floats Irish OPV
10th April 2018
Babcock has floated the future LÉ George Bernard Shaw, the fourth offshore patrol vessel (OPV) for the Irish Naval Service, the company announced on 6 …
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Naval Warfare
Sea-Air-Space 2018: US Navy prepares for extended range guided missile
10th April 2018
The US Navy is ploughing ahead with development of an Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile—Extended Range (AARGM-ER) missile and rocket motor source selection is underway. During a …
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Japan to nationally assemble ESSM Block 2 missiles
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Final US Navy Independence-class Littoral Combat Ship concludes acceptance testing
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Indonesia’s PT PAL reveals details about Red White Frigates
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France and Sweden sign defence roadmap as Naval Group positions FDI frigate for Swedish surface ship programme
