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.

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.

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.

Naval Warfare

Japan’s record defence budget proposals prompt major reorganisation for navy

Despite a record budget proposal, Japan’s military force has continued to face staffing problems, while the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force readies itself for a major upheaval of its surface fleet.

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Special Operations

New body armour design sees European SOF evaluation

15th February 2018

BCB International has launched a new plate carrier vest, with the body armour now being evaluated by a European special forces unit. The Kastell Pro …
Military Logistics

BAE Systems to modernise USS Philippine Sea

14th February 2018

BAE Systems has been awarded a $9.6 million contract to modernise the US Navy’s USS Philippine Sea guided-missile cruiser, the company announced on 12 February. …
Naval Warfare

USCG receives 27th FRC

14th February 2018

The US Coast Guard (USCG) has accepted delivery of its 27th fast response cutter (FRC), Richard Snyder, in Key West, Florida, the agency announced on …
Military Logistics

VolkerStevin completes Mare Harbour upgrades

14th February 2018

VolkerStevin has completed work to upgrade the Mare Harbour jetty in the Falkland Islands, the UK Ministry of Defence announced on 8 February. The improvements …
Defence Notes

Opinion: China goes to the Poles

14th February 2018

China’s extravagant territorial claims in the South China Sea, its testing of Japanese resolve around the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands and its gradual operational expansion into the …
Digital Battlespace

West 2018: The data centre in a briefcase

14th February 2018

Mercury Systems - Trusted Mission Systems Division (formerly Themis Computer), working in conjunction with Acumentrics, has developed what they characterise as ‘the autonomous data centre …
Military Logistics

US Navy surf platform interest not on a lark

13th February 2018

The US Navy is exploring concepts to replace its aging fleet of Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo 5-ton Vehicles (LARC-V) with a notional replacement platform being …
Naval Warfare

US Navy seeks life extension to meet 355-ship fleet

13th February 2018

Although one step in a lengthy process, the US Navy set out its efforts on 12 February to recapitalise its fleet and significantly increase the …
Digital Battlespace

Singapore Airshow 2018: Frequentis highlights crisis management system (video)

13th February 2018

Frequentis showcased its crisis management system for the first time at Singapore Airshow 2018. Shephard spoke to Michael Delueg, product manager at the company, about the solution.
Special Operations

Denmark identifies future SOF upgrades

13th February 2018

The Danish Defence Agreement 2018-2023, published on 1st February 2018, has outlined a series of future plans to upgrade the capabilities of the country’s special …
Military Logistics

West 2018: US Navy’s 355 ship logistics challenges identified

12th February 2018

The US military might be expanding to a 355-ship navy, but that platform growth comes with some significant logistics challenges. That was one of the …
Naval Warfare

USCG cutter Joseph Gerczak arrives in Hawaii

12th February 2018

The US Coast Guard’s (USCG) base in Honolulu has received its second Sentinel-class cutter, Joseph Gerczak. Gerczak is the second of three 154ft fast response …
Naval Warfare

Cyprus, Turkey spar after warships block gas drilling

12th February 2018

Cyprus has insisted Turkey had breached ‘international law’ on 11 February after Ankara's warships blocked an Italian drilling ship on course to explore for gas …
Digital Battlespace

EO/IR Special Report: Market overview (video)

12th February 2018

The military EO/IR systems market is estimated to be worth around $10 billion and projected to reach $14.2 billion by 2022, at a CAGR of …
Digital Battlespace

EO/IR Special Report: MX-series surveillance systems (sponsored video)

12th February 2018

On 6 February 2018, L3 Wescam announced that it has created smarter, more technologically advanced EO/IR systems by incorporating high-performing imaging and processing technologies into …
Digital Battlespace

EO/IR Special Report: L3 Wescam launches new tech (sponsored)

12th February 2018

L3 WESCAM has announced that it has created smarter, more technologically advanced EO/IR systems by incorporating high-performing imaging and processing technologies into its MX Series …
Digital Battlespace

Thales awarded French sonar system work

12th February 2018

Thales has received a contract from the French defence procurement agency to conduct a set of studies and technological developments for a sonar system to …
Defence Notes

Singapore Airshow 2018: Leonardo to deepen Asia-Pacific footprint

12th February 2018

Leonardo is planning a significant network expansion in the Asia-Pacific region, with the company expecting to increase the number of regional offices it has by …
Defence Helicopter

Singapore Airshow 2018: Continued rise of the Hawks

12th February 2018

The Black Hawk continues to expand in options for customers and it is enjoying increased sales in the Asia-Pacific region, according to a press conference …