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Defence Notes
Why is the defence market “exploding exponentially” for autonomous targeting capabilities?
Solutions that identify, engage and destroy targets with minimal or no human intervention are becoming critical on tomorrow’s battlefield.
Naval Warfare
US and European special operators test Icelandic AI-based solution for marine platforms
Hefring Marine IMAS was designed to optimise vessels’ operation.
Naval Warfare
US Navy expands GARC sUSV deployment
The small, unmanned surface vehicle will operate this year in multiple operations and military exercises worldwide.
Naval Warfare
Another $18.4 billion committed to USN Virginia-class submarines
The contract was awarded to HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division and General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB). As well as for the building of the boats, contract money will also go towards improving productivity at the shipyards, workforce support and other investment.
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Naval Warfare
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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Uncrewed Vehicles
IMDEX Asia: RSN outline K-STER use (video)
17th May 2017
More traditionally operated from the Republic of Singapore Navy's (RSN) Bedok-class mine countermeasure vessels (MCMV) the K-STER mine disposal system is increasingly being integrated with …
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Naval Warfare
First Kenyan Fisheries Department OPV launched
16th May 2017
Western Marine Shipyard, a Bangladeshi shipbuilder headquartered at Chittagong, launched MV Doria on May 4. The vessel is the first offshore patrol vessel (OPV) ordered …
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Military Logistics
HII redelivers USS Abraham Lincoln
16th May 2017
Huntington Ingalls Industries has redelivered the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) to the US Navy, the company announced on 12 May. The vessel …
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Naval Warfare
IMDEX Asia: Controp displays latest sensors
16th May 2017
Controp is using this year’s IMDEX Asia exhibition to promote its line of sensors for the small- to medium-sized boat market. The Israel-based company specialises …
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Training
Air-to-air refuelling training set for P-8
16th May 2017
Simulation training for air-to-air refuelling with Boeing Poseidon P-8 maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) may begin before the end of August with the capability currently in …
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Naval Warfare
IMDEX Asia: Singapore doubles submarine order
16th May 2017
Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen announced on 16 May that the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) will acquire an additional two Type 218SG diesel-electric submarines …
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Naval Warfare
IMDEX Asia: Singapore’s navy celebrates 50
16th May 2017
This year is of major importance to the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) since it is marking its 50th anniversary. As well as the navy’s …
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Digital Battlespace
Leonardo receives Link-11/Link-22 sets orders
16th May 2017
Leonardo DRS has received multiple orders for its Link-11 and Link-22 data terminal sets and associated communication equipment, systems and services, the company announced on 11 …
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Naval Warfare
IMDEX Asia: Firing up Protector for Asia
16th May 2017
A highlight for Rafael at IMDEX Asia 2017 is a new Spike missile mission module for its Protector USV, with the Israeli company announcing in …
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Naval Warfare
First Whidbey Island P-8 squadron cleared for flight
16th May 2017
The first Boeing Poseidon P-8A maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) squadron at US Naval Air Station Whidbey Island has gained Safe for Flight certification with an …
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Digital Battlespace
Northrop investing in Aussie electronic sustainment
16th May 2017
Northrop Grumman will invest AUD$50 million in opening an advanced defence electronics maintenance and sustainment centre in Western Sydney, Australia, the company announced on 15 …
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Naval Warfare
IMDEX Asia Daily News - Day One
16th May 2017
The Official IMDEX Asia Daily News - Day One is now available to read online. View the digital edition here, and pdf version here.
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Naval Warfare
IMDEX Asia: International maritime review (video)
16th May 2017
Dozens of warships from around the world joined the Republic of Singapore Navy for the International Maritime Review at the newly renamed RSS Singapura - …
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Naval Warfare
IMDEX Asia: Regional analysis (video)
16th May 2017
Ahead of the start of IMDEX Asia 2017 Shephard Media's Asia Pacific editor Gordon Arthur provides a maritime security overview of the region, addressing the …
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Special Operations
SOFIC 2017: What to expect (video)
15th May 2017
Grant Turnbull talks with Special Operations Forum North American editor Scott Gourley about the key trends that are likely to influence this year's proceedings at …
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Naval Warfare
IMDEX Asia: The week ahead (video)
15th May 2017
Amid the usual clatter and clutter that typifies any show set up day Tim Fish, editor at Shephard Media, provides his thoughts on what those …
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Military Logistics
US Navy names EPF 9
15th May 2017
The US Navy's newest Expeditionary Fast Transport vessel has been named USNS City of Bismarck at the Austal USA shipyard in Mobile, Alabama, the US Department of Defense …
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Military Logistics
AECOM to support US Navy’s NAWCAD
15th May 2017
AECOM has been awarded a contract to support the US Navy's Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division's (NAWCAD's) Fleet Readiness Center Aviation Support Equipment sites, …
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Special Operations
SOFIC 2017: SOCOM seeks asymmetric advantage
15th May 2017
US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has updated its requirements for lethality, protection and human performance as it seeks to further extend the operational effectiveness of …
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