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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.
Defence Notes
Pentagon’s FY26 defence budget proposal is $130 billion more than US Congress plans to provide
The House Committee on Appropriations approved a FY2026 bill reducing investments in main defence programmes.
Naval Warfare
South Korean shipbuilders showcase export ambitions amid ongoing KDDX delays
Hyundai and Hanwha recently unveiled advanced frigate and submarine designs while South Korea eyes new export markets and resolves internal rivalries
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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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Digital Battlespace
EW Europe: Rising COMINT role for submarines
30th May 2017
The proliferation of radio frequency (RF) communications in conflict zones around the world's littorals means the submarine is an increasingly important communications intelligence (COMINT) platform. …
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Naval Warfare
Somali security forces receive Italian rafts
30th May 2017
Somali security forces have taken delivery of four ex-Italian Navy rafts from the Italian Ministry of Defence. The vessels, which can carry up to 15 people, …
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Naval Warfare
UDT Europe 2017: Germany’s procurement boost
30th May 2017
The 2016 White Paper on the future of the Bundeswehr marked a turning point for the German military, seeing a need for growth in the …
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Naval Warfare
UDT Europe 2017: Legal dilemmas ahead for industry
30th May 2017
With the increased use of unmanned vehicles in the maritime environment legal questions can arise in an environment where rules and regulations are not always …
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Digital Battlespace
RAN MASTIS terminals set for upgrade
30th May 2017
BAE Systems Australia has received a four-year contract worth $30 million to upgrade maritime satellite communications terminals for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), the company …
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Digital Battlespace
Raytheon’s VDS selected for US Navy LCS
29th May 2017
Raytheon will provide the new Variable Depth Sonar (VDS) for the US Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) class under a $27.9 million contract announced on …
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Naval Warfare
UDT Europe: Prevco showcases new switch
26th May 2017
Prevco Subsea has developed a new diver/surface operated subsea electrical switch which the company will be exhibiting at UDT Europe. The switch comes with many …
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Digital Battlespace
Chile selects Lockheed Martin Canada CMS
26th May 2017
Lockheed Martin Canada has received a contract to replace the combat management system on the Chilean Navy's three Type 23 frigates, the company announced on …
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Naval Warfare
UDT Europe: Navies upgrade to ECPINS Warship 6.2
26th May 2017
OSI Maritime Systems announced in advance of the UDT Europe exhibition that various navies across Europe and Asia Pacific will upgrade to the company's naval …
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Defence Helicopter
Taiwan determined to defend itself
26th May 2017
Taiwan conducted its annual Han Kuang war games from 22-26 May, a highlight of which was the Republic of China (ROC) Armed Forces repelling a …
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Naval Warfare
UDT Europe: Next-gen dive computer launched
26th May 2017
The new MDC150, Avon Underwater Systems’ (AUS) latest advanced platform dive computer, will be one of a number of Avon Protection products on display at …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
NOAA examines optionally manned survey
25th May 2017
The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is exploring the possibility of converting some of its manned survey vessels into optionally manned craft. Having …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Unmanned focus on MCM
25th May 2017
With maritime mine countermeasure (MCM) operations continuing with mines still being cleared from the Second World War, nations that routinely carry out these missions are …
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Naval Warfare
UDT Europe: SEA unveils future wireless maritime communications
25th May 2017
At the UDT Europe conference, Cohort company SEA will reveal its vision for the next generation of maritime communications system, which will embrace emerging wireless technology. Senior …
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Naval Warfare
UDT Europe: New coastal surveillance system showcased
25th May 2017
Finnish company Image Soft will unveil its new IS Coastal Surveillance System (IS CSS) for coastal surveillance and fire control training at UDT Europe. IS CSS features …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Commonality key for USN
24th May 2017
The US Navy could be using a common control system (CCS) for its unmanned assets as early as the mid-2020s. Speaking at an Unmanned Systems …
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Defence Notes
HMS Diamond tests Sea Viper
24th May 2017
The Royal Navy’s HMS Diamond has tested its Sea Viper missile system off the coast of Scotland, the navy announced on 19 May.The firing was …
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Naval Warfare
Vietnam receives patrol boats from US
24th May 2017
The Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) took receipt of six patrol boats from the US on 22 May, with the US Ambassador to Vietnam Ted Osius …
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Military Logistics
HMAS Toowoomba restocked for operations
24th May 2017
The Royal Australian Navy's (RAN's) Anzac class frigate HMAS Toowoomba has been re-supplied with materielsupport items following completion of its Anti-Ship Missile Defence upgrade, the …
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