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Naval Warfare
L3Harris and Babcock sign contracts for Australian Hunter-class frigate technologies
The two firms are the latest to add expertise gained on the UK’s Type 26 programme to Australia’s future frigates.
Naval Warfare
Entire Black Sea “a contested maritime area”, says Commander of Estonian Navy
The use of uncrewed vessels and vehicles has been crucial so far, but the Commander of the Estonian Navy warns against inflating their importance.
Land Warfare
First NATO exercise of 2025 set to begin with others to quickly follow
Exercise Steadfast Dart 25 (STDT25) kicks off a slate of six land and sea exercises NATO is conducting in the first half of this year.
Naval Warfare
Turkey begins steel-cutting on MUGEM and MiLDEN vessels
The MUGEM, TF-2000 and MiLDEN programmes all aim to boost Turkey’s domestic shipbuilding prowess and its fleet.
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Naval Warfare
USCG issues RFP for new cutter boats
26th January 2018
The US Coast Guard (USCG) has released a request for proposal (RFP) for the design, construction and support of a new fleet of cutter boats-large …
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Naval Warfare
ADECS 2018: Underwater competition hits Asia-Pacific (video)
26th January 2018
More than ten countries operate over 200 submarines in the Asia-Pacific region today it is estimated that this number could grow to 350 diesel-electric submarines …
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Special Operations
SHOT Show 2018: SOG builds on SOF heritage
26th January 2018
Representatives for knife and tool manufacturer SOG highlighted the company’s SOF heritage and the continuing influence of that community in its equipment designs. According to …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
ADECS 2018: Singapore police leverages unmanned technologies
26th January 2018
The Singapore Police Coast Guard (PCG) is exploring unmanned technology as a force multiplier to better cope with changing threats at sea. The PCG has …
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Digital Battlespace
Deep learning solutions on the horizon for Harris
25th January 2018
Harris is positioning itself to roll-out deep learning driven automated image analysis solutions to its customers in the next twelve months. The technology was at …
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Military Logistics
ESB completes first integrated trials
25th January 2018
Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB) USNS Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams has completed its first integrated trials, the US Naval Sea Systems Command announced on 23 January. The …
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Land Warfare
SHOT Show 2018: Commercial market supports army ammunition readiness
25th January 2018
Operators of the US Army’s Lake City Army Ammunition Plant, Orbital ATK Small Caliber Systems, Defense Systems Group, made its SHOT Show debut in 2018. The …
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Military Logistics
SHOT Show 2018: Pelican Showcases New Log Tech
25th January 2018
Pelican is showcasing a range of new tactical and logistics technologies at this week’s SHOT Show. For example, the company has enhanced its well-known Pelican …
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Military Logistics
ADECS 2018: India awaits submarine rescue equipment
25th January 2018
JFD, formerly known as James Fisher Defence, will despatch two much-needed submarine rescue systems to India in March. The acquisition of two systems will allow …
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Naval Warfare
Bahrain receives upgraded Al Manama ship
25th January 2018
Leonardo has delivered the first of six upgraded Al Manama naval vessels to the Royal Bahrain Naval Force, the company announced on 23 January. The …
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Special Operations
SHOT Show 2018: Profense looks to expand product line
24th January 2018
While not exhibiting on the conference floor, Profense LLC used the SHOT Show 2018 gathering to brief a range of current and potential clients on …
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Digital Battlespace
Defence leaders turn to industry for data solutions
24th January 2018
Collecting, processing and exploiting geospatial intelligence data effectively and efficiently remains a central issue for military and intelligence agencies. Government, military and industry representatives speaking …
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Military Logistics
BAE to upgrade additional MK 45 guns
24th January 2018
BAE Systems has received a $46.8 million contract option to upgrade four additional Mk 45 naval guns for the US Navy, the company announced on …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Skeldar V-200 selected for OCEAN2020
24th January 2018
UMS Skeldar has received a contract to provide unmanned surveillance capabilities using the Skeldar V-200 UAS as part of the OCEAN2020 programme, the company announced …
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Naval Warfare
FAB orders additional C295s
24th January 2018
The the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) has placed an order with Airbus Defence and Space for three Airbus C295 maritime search and rescue (SAR) aircraft, …
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Naval Warfare
ADECS 2018: India’s silent arm progresses…slowly
24th January 2018
Having initiated its 30-year submarine-building plan two decades ago to raise operational and indigenous construction capabilities, modernisation of the Indian Navy (IN) underwater fleet has …
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Defence Notes
Opinion: Indo-Pacific submarine proliferation affects safety
24th January 2018
The Indo-Pacific will be a focal point of submarine proliferation in coming years, with an estimated 250 boats expected to be operating in the region …
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Special Operations
French Navy using FusionSight
23rd January 2018
Bertin Instruments’ FusionSight handheld night and day vision device has been deployed by the French Navy in the Caribbean. According to the company the device …
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Special Operations
SHOT Show 2018: Precision fire system for international SOF applications
23rd January 2018
Paradigm SRP has used the background venue of this week’s Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show, in Las Vegas, Nevada, to demonstrate the capabilities …
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