Naval Warfare
Up-close with Leonardo's LIONFISH® (Sponsored video)
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
Another $18.4 billion committed to USN Virginia-class submarines
The contract was awarded to HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division and General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB). As well as for the building of the boats, contract money will also go towards improving productivity at the shipyards, workforce support and other investment.
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.
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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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Digital Battlespace
L3 Wescam enters the MatriX
19th May 2017
L3 Wescam has introduced a new range of MatriX intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) system kits for fixed-and rotary-wing platforms, the company announced on 16 May. …
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Special Operations
SOFIC 2017: The week in Tampa (video)
19th May 2017
Over the last few days, the Shephard team has had several opportunities to speak to top officials from US Special Operations Command, as well as leading figures …
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Naval Warfare
IMDEX Asia: Lacroix to open regional office
19th May 2017
Lacroix is set to deepen its regional footprint, with the French maker of decoys and launchers informing IMDEX Asia Daily News that it will establish …
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Naval Warfare
IMDEX Asia: NDU shows spare RHIB
19th May 2017
As part of a static display at IMDEX Asia, the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) showed a new type of RHIB. The craft in question is built …
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Military Logistics
MT30 turbines ordered for Korean frigates
19th May 2017
Rolls-Royce will deliver MT30 marine gas turbines to power the next three ships in the Republic of Korea Navy’s Daegu class frigate programme under a …
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Naval Warfare
IMDEX Asia: IAI Elta goes over the horizon
19th May 2017
Elta Systems, which is under the Israel Aerospace Industries umbrella, is promoting its new HF, over-the-horizon (OTH) radar at IMDEX Asia. The ELM-2270 radar provides …
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Special Operations
SOFIC 2017: NSW Expands Surface Mobility
18th May 2017
US Naval Special Warfare (NSW) elements are expanding the size of their surface mobility platform fleet. The fleet changes were included in an update presented …
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Special Operations
SOFIC 2017: Cubic outlines C4ISR growth (video)
18th May 2017
At this year's SOFIC exhibition in Tampa, Shephard spoke to Cubic Mission Solutions president Mike Twyman about the expansion of the company and its growing …
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Special Operations
SOFIC 2017: SOF Calls for Immersive Sub Trainer
18th May 2017
Naval representatives assigned to US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) have identified a need for a new immersive environment for use with the new Dry Combat …
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Naval Warfare
IMDEX Asia: iXblue offers autonomous navigation capabilities
18th May 2017
France-based iXBlue promoted its Marins series of naval inertial navigation systems at IMDEX Asia. Guillaume Dandrieux, naval business development manager, highlighted the company’s M7 as its …
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Naval Warfare
IMDEX Asia: Is As-Pac ready for a sub accident?
18th May 2017
Asia-Pacific is experiencing a surge in both submarine acquisitions and an interest by navies in gaining such a capability for the first time. Examples of …
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Naval Warfare
HMS Mersey gets Pacific 24 RIBs
18th May 2017
The Royal Navy’s HMS Mersey patrol ship has received two new Pacific 24 Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs), the navy announced on 16 May.The new 25.5ft …
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Naval Warfare
IMDEX Asia: Curtiss Wright secures and traverses at IMDEX
18th May 2017
Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions has had recent success with the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and is promoting its ship-borne helicopter handling systems at this year’s …
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Naval Warfare
IMDEX Asia: Week in focus (video)
18th May 2017
Tim Fish, editor of Land Warfare International and Digital Battlespace reviews the IMDEX Asia exhibition in Singapore highlighting the main stories and trends across the …
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Naval Warfare
IMDEX Asia: ST Engineering pushes new unmanned tech
18th May 2017
ST Engineering is highlighting three unmanned products at IMDEX Asia 2017: the Mercury AUV, the Venus family of USVs and a conceptual long-endurance USV. The …
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Naval Warfare
IMDEX Asia: Kairos assembles marine product potpourri
18th May 2017
Kairos Singapore Holdings, a maritime equipment distributor within Southeast Asia, is promoting several products at IMDEX Asia 2017. One is the Splashdrone III, described by its …
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Naval Warfare
IMDEX Asia: Australia’s first naval shipbuilding plan launched
18th May 2017
Australia published its first ever Naval Shipbuilding Plan on 16 May detailing the programmes and infrastructure investment required to keep the Royal Australian Navy as …
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Naval Warfare
IMDEX Asia: Garden Reach targets OPV exports (video)
18th May 2017
Historically associated with shipbuilding programmes for the Indian Navy, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) is eyeing the international OPV market for potentially lucrative exports. …
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Naval Warfare
IMDEX Asia Daily News - Day Three
18th May 2017
The Official IMDEX Asia Daily News - Day Three is now available to read online. View the digital edition here, and pdf version here.
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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
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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
