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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.
Naval Warfare
Ireland orders Thales towed array sonar
Ireland has a large Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) which extends 370km (200nm) offshore and contains 75% of the transatlantic subsea cables which carry $10 trillion in financial transactions daily. The country is investing to increase protection and surveillance of these waters.
Naval Warfare
South Korea advances next-gen naval concepts for future force needs
HHI and Hanwha Ocean outline highly autonomous and unmanned-enabled designs as the ROKN explores force structure for the 2030s and beyond.
Defence Notes
Pentagon’s FY26 defence budget proposal is $130 billion more than US Congress plans to provide
The House Committee on Appropriations approved a FY2026 bill reducing investments in main defence programmes.
Naval Warfare
South Korean shipbuilders showcase export ambitions amid ongoing KDDX delays
Hyundai and Hanwha recently unveiled advanced frigate and submarine designs while South Korea eyes new export markets and resolves internal rivalries
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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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Special Operations
Pentagon to identify specialised CT opportunities
16th November 2017
The US Department of Defense Combating Terrorism Technical Support Office (CTTSO) has announced an upcoming Advance Planning Briefing for Industry (APBI) along with specific focus areas …
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Digital Battlespace
Northrop's acoustic flank array tested
16th November 2017
The Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) has conducted testing on Northrop Grumman's new hull-mounted acoustic Advanced Flank Array (AFA), the company announced on 14 November.The …
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Digital Battlespace
BAE to develop testbed for space technologies
16th November 2017
BAE Systems will develop a space evaluation and analysis testbed under a $12.8 million contract with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) announced on …
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Naval Warfare
RSN commissions two new LMVs
16th November 2017
The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) has commissioned two new Littoral Mission Vessels (LMVs), RSS Sovereignty and RSS Unity, at Changi Naval Base, the Singapore …
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Naval Warfare
Ghana Navy commissions new patrol craft
15th November 2017
The Ghana Navy commissioned into service four Chinese made fast patrol boats at Sekondi Naval Base on 31 October, according to an 8 November announcement, …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
US Navy receives first operational MQ-4C Triton
15th November 2017
Northrop Grumman has delivered the first operational MQ-4C Triton UAS to the US Navy facility at Point Mugu, the company announced on 10 November. The …
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Defence Notes
Dubai Airshow 2017: UAE MoD announce international deals
14th November 2017
The UAE MoD has announced a multitude of contracts totalling more than AED3.3 billion ($911 million) with a range of companies from the US and …
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Naval Warfare
Wärtsilä to upgrade CCG vessels
14th November 2017
Wärtsilä will upgrade the propulsion generators of the Canadian Coast Guard’s (CCG) 1100 class High Endurance Multi-task Vessels to improve reliability, the company announced on …
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Digital Battlespace
Boeing installs 44th GMD interceptor
14th November 2017
The Boeing Missile Defense team has installed the 44th interceptor for the country’s Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) system, the company announced on 7 November. The …
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Digital Battlespace
Harris develops fully digital GPS III payload
13th November 2017
Harris Corporation has completed development of a fully digital Mission Data Unit designed for its navigation payload for Lockheed Martin’s Global Positioning System (GPS III) …
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Naval Warfare
Russia to receive third SAR cutter
13th November 2017
The Russian Navy is to receive the third improved Project 23370M multifunctional cutter in 2018, the Russian Ministry of Defence announced on 8 November. The …
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Digital Battlespace
DARPA HIVE programme continues
13th November 2017
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has selected Northrop Grumman to collaborate on the development of a graph processor chip that aims to enhance …
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Naval Warfare
Sonardyne delivers Mini-Ranger 2 to Deep BV
13th November 2017
Sonardyne International has delivered two Mini-Ranger 2 Ultra-Short BaseLine (USBL) tracking systems and WSM 6+ mini transponders to Deep BV to support its inshore, harbour, …
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Naval Warfare
UAE continues to strengthen maritime base
12th November 2017
With topics such as missile defence and aviation driving conversation in the Gulf region at present, the UAE has been continuing its efforts to expand …
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Defence Notes
Opinion: London’s latest SDSR review attempts to square the defence circle
10th November 2017
The UK has adopted a policy of conducting a Strategic Defence & Security Review (SDSR) every five years. The process aims to review commitments, ensure …
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Naval Warfare
Babcock, BMT enter partnership
10th November 2017
Babcock and BMT have signed a cooperation agreement that will see the companies collaborate to support the design, build, construction and support of future classes …
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Naval Warfare
D&S 2017: Terma targets Royal Thai Navy (video)
9th November 2017
Danish company Terma is targeting the Royal Thai Navy with its range of surveillance, combat management and decoy products with upcoming contracts currently in the …
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Naval Warfare
D&S 2017: Leonardo torpedoes into Thailand (video)
9th November 2017
Leonardo showcased its A224MOD3 underwater torpedo at Defense and Security 2017 as the company pursues opportunities with the Royal Thai Navy. Shephard spoke with Marco Rossi, …
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Naval Warfare
USCG commissions Oliver Berry in Hawaii
8th November 2017
The US Coast Guard (USCG) has commissioned Hawaii's first Sentinel-class cutter, Oliver Berry, into service at its base in Honolulu, US Pacific Command announced on …
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