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Up-close with Leonardo's LIONFISH® (Sponsored video)
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.
Digital Battlespace
Chess Dynamics successfully demonstrates Vision4ce AI-driven tracker
The Vision4ce Deep Embedded Feature Tracking (DEFT) technology software is designed to process video and images by blending traditional computer vision with artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms to present actionable information from complex environments.
Naval Warfare
Royal Canadian Navy advances with the construction of its first River-Class destroyer
Scheduled for delivery by 2033, HMCS Fraser will be a major surface component of the Canadian maritime combat power.
Naval Warfare
Ireland orders Thales towed array sonar
Ireland has a large Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) which extends 370km (200nm) offshore and contains 75% of the transatlantic subsea cables which carry $10 trillion in financial transactions daily. The country is investing to increase protection and surveillance of these waters.
Naval Warfare
South Korea advances next-gen naval concepts for future force needs
HHI and Hanwha Ocean outline highly autonomous and unmanned-enabled designs as the ROKN explores force structure for the 2030s and beyond.
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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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Digital Battlespace
Northrop wins OPC C4ISR contract
17th November 2016
Eastern Shipbuilding Group has awarded a contract to Northrop Grumman to design C4ISR and machinery control systems (MCS) for the US Coast Guard's Offshore Patrol …
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Military Logistics
INS Vikramaditya refit successful
16th November 2016
Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has successfully repaired the Indian aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya, the Indian government announced on 11 November. The repair work was completed …
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Naval Warfare
NAVSEA seeks proposals for T-ATS
16th November 2016
The US Navy has released a draft request for proposals for the detailed design and construction of a new class of up to eight towing, …
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Defence Notes
NZ defence plan rectifies vague white paper
16th November 2016
New Zealand released its 2016 Defence Capability Plan on 16 November offering some clarity on future defence projects. It follows the release of the Defence …
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Military Logistics
New joint venture to bid for Canadian contract
15th November 2016
BAE Systems and Irving Shipbuilding have formed a new joint venture organisation that will bid for Canada’s Arctic Offshore Patrol Ships (AOPS) and Joint Support …
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Military Logistics
BAE Systems to maintain LPD 18
15th November 2016
BAE Systems has received a $36.7 million contract from the US Navy for the maintenance and repair of USS New Orleans (LPD 18), a San …
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Digital Battlespace
Earthquake relief ship to get comms upgrade
15th November 2016
The Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) multirole vessel HMNZS Canterbury, will get a communications upgrade along with two other ships. Canterbury is delivering much-needed supplies and …
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Naval Warfare
Countdown to construction
14th November 2016
Australian industry is gearing itself up for a busy next few years as naval shipbuilding programmes firm up, part of a wider fleet regeneration programme …
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Digital Battlespace
TRS-4D radar finishes factory acceptance test
14th November 2016
Factory acceptance testing for the TRS-4D naval radar built for the US Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) 21 has been completed, clearing the way for …
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Naval Warfare
EUNavfor mandate extension expected
14th November 2016
European Union authorities are expected to extend the mandate of EU Naval Forces to continue their Operation Atalanta patrols off the East Coast of Africa …
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Naval Warfare
UK and Norway to cooperate on MPA
14th November 2016
A new cooperation between the UK and Norway on Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) and exercises will aim to reduce costs and increase operational effectiveness, the …
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Naval Warfare
South Korea to bolster coast guard
13th November 2016
The Korea Coast Guard (KCG) has unveiled a plan to bolster its fleet and improve maritime security in waters surrounding South Korea. The initiative first …
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Digital Battlespace
UK awards Maritime Network Evolution contract
11th November 2016
Airbus Defence and Space will upgrade the communications networks on Royal Navy vessels under a £36 million contract announced on 8 November. The four-year Maritime …
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Defence Notes
HMAS Melbourne fires Sea Sparrow
11th November 2016
HMAS Melbourne has launched an Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile in a test off the east coast of Australia, the Royal Australian Navy announced on 8 …
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Digital Battlespace
BAE Systems Australia receives defence grant
10th November 2016
BAE Systems Australia has been awarded funding to continue its work on advanced radio frequency sensor technology by the Australian Department of Defence, the company …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
No deals, just demos at UW
10th November 2016
Saab has detailed the activities of the systems used during the recent Unmanned Warrior exercise off the coast of Scotland last month. These include the …
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Naval Warfare
Malaysia selects Chinese warships
9th November 2016
Malaysia surprised many by its 5 November announcement that it will buy four Littoral Mission Ships (LMS) for the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) from China. …
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Naval Warfare
Atlas Elektronic UK expands into Bristol
9th November 2016
Atlas Elektronik UK (AEUK) has announced the opening of a new office in Bristol, close to the Ministry of Defence's Abbey Wood site, on 8 …
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Naval Warfare
Indonesian CN-235 MPA using SAGE
9th November 2016
The Indonesian Air Force’s CN-235 Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) is now using the Leonardo-Finmeccanica SAGE Electronic Support Measures (ESM) system, the company announced on 4 November. …
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