Naval Warfare
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Training
Why the US must enhance training for mariners operating in contested environments
A US DoD report questioned the adequacy of contested environment training for civilian mariners supporting surge sealift missions and called for improved inter-agency coordination to better prepare them for potential conflict zones.
Naval Warfare
Clock ticks for the US Navy to present a recovery plan for faulty welds in its vessels
The branch should submit the rework plan to the House of Representatives by 11 October.
Naval Warfare
Thales secures new order from Saudi Arabia for CAPTAS family of sonars
Riyadh has placed an order for five CAPTAS-1 to equip the Avante 2200 corvettes built by Navantia. The French company has also been discussing the supply of the CAPTAS-4 Compact for the future FREMM-EVOs of the Italian Navy.
Naval Warfare
German Navy places its faith in F125 frigates
First-of-class Baden-Württemberg, a German F125 frigate, has been put to the test and declared suitable for Indo-Pacific operating conditions.
Featured videos
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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Naval Warfare
Lockheed’s MK 41 VLS for Type 26
6th March 2018
Lockheed Martin has received a contract from BAE Systems to equip the Royal Navy's Type 26 Global Combat Ship with the MK 41 Vertical Launching …
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Digital Battlespace
BAE Systems Australia to upgrade JORN
6th March 2018
BAE Systems Australia has been selected to upgrade Australia’s Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN), the company announced on 5 March. The long-range high frequency radar …
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Naval Warfare
US aircraft carrier arrives in Vietnam
5th March 2018
A US aircraft carrier arrived in Vietnam 5 March for the first time since the end of the war, as the former foes bolster military …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Puma II AE for Canada’s MCDVs
5th March 2018
AeroVironment’s Puma II AE maritime miniature UAS has been selected for fielding aboard the Royal Canadian Navy’s (RCN) Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels, the company announced …
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Naval Warfare
VSTEP announces contract extensions
5th March 2018
VSTEP has received a contract extension from the the Port of Rotterdam for its RescueSim full Incident Command Simulator. The RescueSim Incident Command Simulator provides …
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Naval Warfare
Thyssenkrupp presents German design for Polish submarine requirement
5th March 2018
As the Polish Navy is on the verge of choosing its strategic partner in the Orka programme, Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) wants to persuade authorities …
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Special Operations
RAND looks at SOF cooperation
2nd March 2018
The RAND Corporation has published an analysis of US special operations forces aimed at increasing levels of cooperation with conventional forces, other government agencies and …
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Digital Battlespace
Ball’s antennas for NTCDL System
2nd March 2018
Ball Aerospace will work with BAE Systems to provide multi-beam phased array antenna systems for the US Navy Network Tactical Common Data Link (NTCDL) system, …
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Naval Warfare
Plasan to armour UK’s Type 26 frigates
2nd March 2018
Plasan has signed a contract with BAE Systems for the armouring of the Royal Navy’s Type 26 Global Combat Ships, the company announced on 28 …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
ECA Group unveils A18-M AUV for MCM
2nd March 2018
ECA Group has introduced a new mid-size autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV), A18-M, for mine counter measure (MCM) operations, the company announced on 26 February. The …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Australia awards MCM USV contract
2nd March 2018
Steber International, an Australian manufacturer of fibreglass boats, won a contract worth more than A$6 million ($4.7 million) late last year to build five USVs …
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Digital Battlespace
RUAG to provide TAN router to NATO
2nd March 2018
RUAG Defence has received a contract to provide its Tactical Access Node (TAN) to NATO, the company announced on 22 February. The order marks the …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Singapore leverages unmanned and AI tech
2nd March 2018
The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) has begun live trials of more unmanned, data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) systems to overcome the island-state’s constraints and …
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Naval Warfare
Italian Navy readies for next-generation vessels
1st March 2018
Leonardo is set to supply parts of its combat suite offering to the Italian Navy (IN), as the service prepares to accept new vessels under …
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Digital Battlespace
Hensoldt developing airborne surveillance radar
1st March 2018
Hensoldt is developing a new airborne multi-mission surveillance radar that uses new technologies to detect threats on the ground, at sea and in the air, …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Colombian Navy fields Falcon ROV
1st March 2018
The Colombian Navy (ARC) has acquired a single Saab Seaeye Falcon ROV and it is now operational with the Diving and Rescue Department (DEBUSA). The …
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Naval Warfare
South African Navy to receive three IPVs
1st March 2018
Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT) has received an order to supply three inshore patrol vessels (IPV) for the South African Navy’s Project Biro, the company …
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Digital Battlespace
Cubic acquires MotionDSP
28th February 2018
Cubic Corporation has acquired MotionDSP, a supplier of advanced image processing software for public safety, security and government applications. MotionDSP will enhance Cubic Mission Solutions' …
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Naval Warfare
Additional Trackfire RWS for Swedish navy
28th February 2018
Saab will equip the Royal Swedish Navy’s new Combat Boat 90 with its Trackfire Remote Weapon Station (RWS) under an order received from the Swedish …
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