Despite bolstering its patrol fleet with new Evolved Cape-class vessels, the Royal Australian Navy’s offshore patrol vessel programme remains mired in delays, indecision and criticism over underwhelming capabilities.
Multiple questions involving the largest US Foreign Military Sale in history remain unanswered.
The service currently has diverse problems in its procurement programmes and capability gaps in its inventory, writes Shephard’s North America editor Flavia Camargos Pereira.
BAE Systems recently announced two contracts for a total of 60 ACVs for the US Marines and has displayed its ACV Logistics concept.
Drawing on the experience gained in the small- and medium-calibre sector and with an eye on technological evolution, Leonardo has developed the LIONFISH® family. Watch the video now.
Navies around the world are increasingly looking at autonomous systems for the mine countermeasures (MCM) mission.
1st April 2014
Damen Shipyards has been selected to assist the Mexican Navy in building a new Damen Stan Patrol 4207 vessel, with a contract for the work …
28th March 2014
The Qatar Armed Forces has awarded an estimated $24 billion in defence contracts for the purchase of tanks, helicopters, missiles and other weapons, it was …
26th March 2014
The most prolific threat currently facing Middle Eastern navies is swarming fast attack craft, according to Raytheon, which has developed a new missile system to …
26th March 2014
Navy leaders called for greater cooperation in the modern maritime security environment at the Middle East Naval Commanders Conference in Doha on 26 March. More …
26th March 2014
The Qatar Coast Guard has signed a deal with Turkish company Ares Shipyard for the delivery of a number of new high speed vessels to …
26th March 2014
The Middle East is experiencing a change of mindset in the area of C4ISR procurement, according to Thales. Speaking to Shephard at DIMDEX on 26 …
26th March 2014
Offering up its maritime surveillance capabilities to the Middle-East at DIMDEX, Saab has described a ‘complex’ maritime environment in the Arabian Gulf. Speaking to Shephard …
26th March 2014
MBDA has displayed a new coastal defence system based on the Marte missile family at DIMDEX for the first time. The Marte Coastal Defence System …
25th March 2014
The MK-60 Patrol Coastal Griffin Missile System has achieved initial operational capability (IOC) with the US Navy, marking a significant milestone in the programme to …
25th March 2014
DRS Technologies will supply the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) ANZAC-Class frigates with communications systems under a new contract announced on 25 March. The systems will …
25th March 2014
Middle-East navies are seeking to equip smaller and smaller platforms with maritime C4ISR capabilities, Danish company Terma has identified. Speaking to Shephard at DIMDEX, VP …
25th March 2014
5G International will unveil an autonomous refuelling-at-sea USV technology demonstrator (TD) next year, Shephard has been informed. According to company director, Keith Henderson, the 38-ft …
24th March 2014
MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates (MDA) will provide the Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) with eight radar surveillance systems for integration into the Royal Canadian …
24th March 2014
The MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft system (UAS) under development by Northrop Grumman for the US Navy has completed its initial envelope expansion test programme, with …
21st March 2014
In addition to new simulation system orders announced on 20 March, CAE has received a new order from Boeing and the US Navy to supply …
21st March 2014
Rheinmetall announced on 21 March that in cooperation with the German armed forces and IAI Elta it had successfully tested the Multi Ammunition Softkill System …
21st March 2014
MBDA has developed a new coastal defence system based on the Marte missile family called the Marte Coastal Defence System (MCDS). The system is designed …
19th March 2014
The Finnish Navy has officially taken delivery of four upgraded Rauma Class Fast Attack Crafts from Patria. The delivery marks the completion of the €70 …
17th March 2014
Sonardyne International and Bluefin Robotics will collaborate to integrate Sonardyne’s Solstice Side Scan Sonar with the Bluefin 12 autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV). The companies made …
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