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Air Warfare
F-15EX and shipbuilding win big in proposed $150 billion US defence funding boost
The legislation outlined additional budget to enhance air, land and naval platforms, including next-generation air and uncrewed naval programmes.
Naval Warfare
The Netherlands cleared to purchase $2.2 billion in Tomahawk missiles
The approved purchase is for Tomahawk Block IV and Block V missiles, control systems, telemetry missiles and communication and broadcast systems.
Naval Warfare
The Philippines strengthens maritime defences amid rising tensions in South China Sea
The Philippine Navy is fast-tracking its maritime modernisation with new warships, unmanned platforms, and international shipbuilding partnerships to bolster its regional deterrence posture.
Naval Warfare
Taiwan multiplies mine-layer vessel and UAV inventories to deter PLA
Taiwan is strengthening its deterrence against the PLA through an asymmetric arsenal that includes fast mine-laying vessels and domestically developed UAVs.
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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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Uncrewed Vehicles
UDT Europe 2017: 2G Robotics’ solutions for Norway AUVs
31st May 2017
2G Robotics has announced that it will supply autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV)-based laser scanning, stills imaging and illumination solutions for four Hugin AUVs to be …
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Naval Warfare
Nexter sells NARWHAL to Albania
31st May 2017
French company Nexter has signed a contract with the Albanian Navy to supply it with four NARWHAL 20mm remotely operated turrets, the company announced. …
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Naval Warfare
UDT Europe 2017: Next-gen submarines on the horizon
31st May 2017
The German Navy currently operates a fleet of U212A submarines but the service is now looking towards its next-generation of underwater craft. The navy plans …
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Naval Warfare
RAN receives second Cape class patrol boat
31st May 2017
Austal has delivered the second Cape class patrol boat to the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), the company announced on 29 May. Cape Inscription is the …
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Naval Warfare
UDT Europe 2017: High operational availability target for A26
30th May 2017
As the Swedish Navy’s next-generation A26 submarine build gets underway thoughts have turned to the platform's logistics support with high expectations for operational availability. The …
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Digital Battlespace
EW Europe: US explores high-power electromagnetics
30th May 2017
EW and cyber operations are increasingly considered part of a larger whole and in the foreseeable future could be joined by High Power Electromagnetic (HPEM) …
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Digital Battlespace
Airbus selects new Skynet 5 channel partner
30th May 2017
Airbus Defence and Space has selected Planet Communications Asia Public (PlanetComm) as its newest channel partner for Skynet 5 military satellite communication services, the company announced …
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Digital Battlespace
EW Europe: Cyber and EW attacks converge
30th May 2017
Cyber and electronic warfare will in the future be convergent methods of attack, as adversaries take the opportunity to deploy radio frequency-induced cyber effects. While …
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Digital Battlespace
EW Europe: Rising COMINT role for submarines
30th May 2017
The proliferation of radio frequency (RF) communications in conflict zones around the world's littorals means the submarine is an increasingly important communications intelligence (COMINT) platform. …
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Naval Warfare
Somali security forces receive Italian rafts
30th May 2017
Somali security forces have taken delivery of four ex-Italian Navy rafts from the Italian Ministry of Defence. The vessels, which can carry up to 15 people, …
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Naval Warfare
UDT Europe 2017: Germany’s procurement boost
30th May 2017
The 2016 White Paper on the future of the Bundeswehr marked a turning point for the German military, seeing a need for growth in the …
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Naval Warfare
UDT Europe 2017: Legal dilemmas ahead for industry
30th May 2017
With the increased use of unmanned vehicles in the maritime environment legal questions can arise in an environment where rules and regulations are not always …
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Digital Battlespace
RAN MASTIS terminals set for upgrade
30th May 2017
BAE Systems Australia has received a four-year contract worth $30 million to upgrade maritime satellite communications terminals for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), the company …
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Digital Battlespace
Raytheon’s VDS selected for US Navy LCS
29th May 2017
Raytheon will provide the new Variable Depth Sonar (VDS) for the US Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) class under a $27.9 million contract announced on …
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Naval Warfare
UDT Europe: Prevco showcases new switch
26th May 2017
Prevco Subsea has developed a new diver/surface operated subsea electrical switch which the company will be exhibiting at UDT Europe. The switch comes with many …
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Digital Battlespace
Chile selects Lockheed Martin Canada CMS
26th May 2017
Lockheed Martin Canada has received a contract to replace the combat management system on the Chilean Navy's three Type 23 frigates, the company announced on …
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Naval Warfare
UDT Europe: Navies upgrade to ECPINS Warship 6.2
26th May 2017
OSI Maritime Systems announced in advance of the UDT Europe exhibition that various navies across Europe and Asia Pacific will upgrade to the company's naval …
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Defence Helicopter
Taiwan determined to defend itself
26th May 2017
Taiwan conducted its annual Han Kuang war games from 22-26 May, a highlight of which was the Republic of China (ROC) Armed Forces repelling a …
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Naval Warfare
UDT Europe: Next-gen dive computer launched
26th May 2017
The new MDC150, Avon Underwater Systems’ (AUS) latest advanced platform dive computer, will be one of a number of Avon Protection products on display at …
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![F-15EX and shipbuilding win big in proposed $150 billion US defence funding boost]()
F-15EX and shipbuilding win big in proposed $150 billion US defence funding boost
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![The Philippines strengthens maritime defences amid rising tensions in South China Sea]()
The Philippines strengthens maritime defences amid rising tensions in South China Sea
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![Just Released: New UAS Technology Report now available to read]()
Just Released: New UAS Technology Report now available to read
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![The Netherlands cleared to purchase $2.2 billion in Tomahawk missiles]()
The Netherlands cleared to purchase $2.2 billion in Tomahawk missiles
