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Trials loom for VICTA craft
SubSea Craft intends to launch trials of its VICTA diver delivery system. ‘Over the past two years the company has harnessed novel, market-leading technology ...
Naval Warfare
Belgium and Germany seek lightweight torpedoes
The US Defence Security and Cooperation Agency (DCSA) on 9 July gave the green light to two FMS deals involving the Raytheon MK 54 Lightweight ...
Naval Warfare
PREMIUM: Black Scorpion mini torpedo in qualification phase
The Black Scorpion mini torpedo is currently undergoing a qualification phase ahead of introduction into the market, although officials from manufacturer Leonardo do not anticipate ...
Naval Warfare
FMV kicks off Torped 62 life extension with Saab
Swedish defence procurement agency FMV has placed its initial order with Saab for life extension of the Torped 62 heavyweight torpedo system. Deliveries under the ...
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Shaft line repairs: Accuracy is everything (sponsored video)
This video is brought to you by Wärtsilä. Shaft lines can endure a range of problems, from everyday wear and tear to serious accidents. While ...
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Naval Warfare
HII awarded USN modification for LHA9 contract
18th June 2020
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) has secured a $145 million contract modification to provide long-lead-time material and advance procurement activities for the Amphibious Assault Ship LHA9. ...
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Naval Warfare
US approves FMS of Mark VI Patrol boats to Ukraine
18th June 2020
The US State Department has given the green light to a potential FMS of up to 16 Mark VI Patrol Boats and other related equipment ...
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Naval Warfare
Austal to supply BAE Systems RIBs to Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard
17th June 2020
Austal has purchased six Pacific 24 (P24) RIBs from BAE Systems, to be used with ships under construction for the Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard. ...
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Naval Warfare
PREMIUM: EU repeats call for Operation Irini contributions from member states
17th June 2020
Nearly three months since Operation Irini began operations in the Mediterranean to enforce the UN arms and oil embargo on Libya, the force is still ...
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Naval Warfare
UK MoD awards RIB engine support contract
17th June 2020
The UK MoD announced on 17 June that it has awarded a £26.7 million ($33.4 million) contract to Oxfordshire-based EP Barrus for the upkeep, update ...
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Naval Warfare
PREMIUM: Pakistani corvette programme passes twin milestones
17th June 2020
The Ada-class corvette construction programme for the Pakistan Navy (PN) made headway in the first two weeks of June. The keel of the first of four ...
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Defence Notes
PREMIUM OPINION: USMC Commandant takes on China (and the Marine Corps)
16th June 2020
Some USMC commandants set their sights higher than others. One’s recent crowning achievement was to antagonise marines by forcing them to unroll their uniform sleeves ...
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Naval Warfare
Underwater obstacle avoidance system aids diver delivery
16th June 2020
SubSea Craft has chosen the Vigilant forward-looking sonar from Sonardyne to provide critical hazard avoidance for the VICTA class diver delivery system. Using a compact and sophisticated ...
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Unmanned Vehicles
RNZN upgrades to SeeTrack V4 UUV software
15th June 2020
SeeByte has confirmed that the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) has upgraded its unmanned maritime system from SeeTrack V3 to SeeTrack V4. The latest software ...
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Naval Warfare
BAE Systems to provide additional VLS canisters for USN
12th June 2020
BAE Systems on 11 June reported that it has secured a contract from the USN to provide multiple types of Vertical Launching Systems (VLS) canister. ...
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Naval Warfare
PREMIUM: First batch of 10,000-strong EU coast guard to begin training
12th June 2020
With the first batch of recruits beginning training for the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, a clearer picture is beginning to emerge of the ...
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Naval Warfare
Hyundai delivers Polar-class logistics support ship
12th June 2020
Hyundai Heavy Industries has delivered the Polar-class fleet tanker/replenishment vessel HMNZS Aotearoa to the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF), following successful completion of sea trials. ...
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Naval Warfare
GDMS to develop UK/US ballistic missile submarines
12th June 2020
General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) has been awarded a $104.21 million cost-plus-incentive-fee, cost-plus-fixed-fee and cost-no-fee contract by USN Strategic Systems Programs. It covers the FY2020-2023 ...
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Naval Warfare
PREMIUM: Philippines completes Thitu landing ramp; next up is airstrip
12th June 2020
A recently upgraded landing ramp on Thitu Island (referred to as Pag-asa Island by its owner the Philippines) in the South China Sea was turned ...
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Military Logistics
PREMIUM: Navy eyes pair of new ship types to support USMC Force Design 2030
11th June 2020
The USN is moving ahead with plans for a Light Amphibious Warship (LAW) and a Next-Generation Logistics Ship (NGLS) as it looks at ways of ...
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Naval Warfare
Sweden’s FMV selects iXblue’s Quadrans navigation system
11th June 2020
The Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV) has signed a contract with iXblue for 172 Fibre-Optic Gyroscope (FOG) based Quadrans gyrocompasses for a fleet of high-speed ...
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Naval Warfare
PREMIUM: South Korea kicks offs KDDX design competition
11th June 2020
The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) launched a competition for the design of the next-generation Aegis-equipped destroyer for the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) on ...
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Naval Warfare
Lockheed Martin to exercise Option Year Two for Aegis development sites
10th June 2020
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $70.17 million contract modification to exercise its second year of options for support of Aegis development, test site operations and ...
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Naval Warfare
General Dynamics to assist with USS Harry S Truman modernisation
10th June 2020
General Dynamics has been awarded a $17.69 million contract modification for FY2020 extended continuous incremental availability (ECIA) for the aircraft carrier USS Harry S Truman ...
