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.
13th December 2018
The Russian Navy’s new corvette, Gromky, is undergoing sea trials in the Sea of Japan, the Russian Ministry of Defence announced on 6 December. As …
12th December 2018
US Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, USS Abraham Lincoln, successfully completed testing of its self-defence system (SSDS) capabilities during Combat Systems Ship Qualification Trials (CSSQT) on …
12th December 2018
Patria’s Nemo Container mortar turret has successfully completed test firings in demanding sea conditions on board a fast supply vessel in Sweden. The tests focused …
12th December 2018
Elbit Systems’ ISTAR division has partnered with Leonardo to develop and demonstrate the ability of the Seagull USV to launch Leonardo’s lightweight and mini torpedoes, …
12th December 2018
Babcock has completed a work package including engine replacement on the Royal Navy’s oceanographic survey vessel, HMS Scott. Scott arrived at Babcock’s Rosyth facility in …
12th December 2018
Almost a decade ago, The Geobukseon was in Beijing having dinner with representatives of the China National Aero-Technology Import & Export Corporation (CATIC). For the …
11th December 2018
SRC has received a five-year indefinite IDIQ contract for the sustainment support and technology refresh of the US Marine Corps’ AN/TPQ-49 radar systems along with …
11th December 2018
JFD Australia and the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) have completed the Black Carillon 2018 exercise, which tested all features of the RAN’s submarine rescue system. …
10th December 2018
The UK’s restart of its Type 31e light frigate programme will be fought between three designs, after the government announced that Competitive Design Phase (CDP) …
10th December 2018
Naval Group has signed an agreement with the Egyptian Navy for the in-service support (ISS) of vessels delivered by the group over the next five …
10th December 2018
Special operations forces could use mindfulness training to overcome cognitive burdens associated with increased reliance upon C4ISTAR technology and other human machine interfaces, academic sources …
10th December 2018
Bittium’s tactical backbone network has been selected by the Austrian defence force as part of its new tactical communication system. The contract signing is scheduled …
10th December 2018
Saab has received an order to develop and maintain the Swedish armed force’s artillery and weapon locating capability, the company announced on 5 December. The …
9th December 2018
The Algerian Navy has received its second Improved Kilo-class diesel-electric submarine, after the vessel completed a transit from the Admiralteyskye Verfy shipyard neat St Petersburg, …
9th December 2018
Recent funding increases have helped the US Navy begin to improve the readiness of its force, but continued progress will be jeopardised if a proposed …
9th December 2018
Marine Corps Warfighting Lab (MCWL) representatives are in the final stages of preparing a report for the Commandant of the Marine Corps, which will include …
7th December 2018
BAE Systems has now received the low rate initial production (LRIP) Lot 2 order for the US Marine Corps’ Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) programme. The Lot …
7th December 2018
The US Navy has received the Raytheon-developed Dual-mode Array Transmitter (DART) mission system following the completion of rigorous acceptance testing at the Harbor Branch Oceanographic …
7th December 2018
A US Air Force observation plane flew over Ukraine on 6 December in a mission to show US support for Kiev following Russia's seizure of …
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