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Defence Notes
Why is the defence market “exploding exponentially” for autonomous targeting capabilities?
Solutions that identify, engage and destroy targets with minimal or no human intervention are becoming critical on tomorrow’s battlefield.
Naval Warfare
US and European special operators test Icelandic AI-based solution for marine platforms
Hefring Marine IMAS was designed to optimise vessels’ operation.
Naval Warfare
US Navy expands GARC sUSV deployment
The small, unmanned surface vehicle will operate this year in multiple operations and military exercises worldwide.
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.
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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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Naval Warfare
Lockheed opens upgraded VLS production line
28th March 2016
Lockheed Martin has opened an upgraded Mk 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS) production line at its Middle River facility in Maryland, it announced on 24 …
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Naval Warfare
DIMDEX 2016: Pre-show planning by European OEMs
28th March 2016
European OEMs are positioning themselves for potential procurement programmes in the GCC region. They are eager to explore a maritime security and defence market still …
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Naval Warfare
US coastal force seeks 'intimidating' patrol boat
28th March 2016
The US Navy's Coastal Riverine Force (CRF) is looking to replace up to 160 of its 25ft and 34ft force protection boats with a larger …
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Naval Warfare
Kelvin Hughes details latest order
25th March 2016
Kelvin Hughes’ SharpEye radar systems will be installed on a range of vessels being delivered to the Royal Oman Police Coast Guard (ROPCG) under a …
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Naval Warfare
Indra wins Frontex service contract
24th March 2016
Indra has been awarded a service contract by the European Border Control Agency (Frontex) to incorporate its P2006T MRI aircraft into the EPN Triton maritime …
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Naval Warfare
Type 26 progresses with BAE contract
23rd March 2016
BAE Systems has been awarded a £472 million 15-month contract by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to progress the Type 26 Global Combat Ship …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
UAV Factory targets payload market
23rd March 2016
UAV Factory has launched a new division - Octopus ISR Systems - announced on 22 March. The division will offer intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance solutions …
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Digital Battlespace
India to get FTA optronic sensors
23rd March 2016
Controp Precision Technologies announced on 21 March that it is supplying its FTA optronic sensor system to the Indian Army. The sensors are being supplied …
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Digital Battlespace
Kelvin Hughes details UK supply contract
22nd March 2016
Kelvin Hughes will supply its SharpEye radar for more than 60 Royal Navy (RN) and Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) ships, submarines and shore facilities, the …
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Digital Battlespace
Controp, Defsys sign agreement
22nd March 2016
A new cooperation agreement signed between Controp and Indian company Defsys Solutions will see Controp’s electro-optical (EO) payloads produced and marketed in India by Defsys …
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Naval Warfare
US tests AN/SPQ-9B’s PDD capability
22nd March 2016
The upgraded Periscope Detection and Discrimination (PDD) capabilities of the AN/SPQ-9B anti-ship missile defence radar have been successfully tested by the US Navy, it was …
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Naval Warfare
Indonesia clashes with China
22nd March 2016
A spat has arisen between Indonesia and China over an incident at sea involving a Chinese fishing boat and maritime security vessels in the South …
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Naval Warfare
New SOC-R boats for Thai navy
22nd March 2016
The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) received six Special Operations Craft - Riverine (SOC-R) on 18 March to replace aging Patrol Boat Riverine (PBR). These 10m-long …
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Defence Notes
3D-printed component on Trident missile
21st March 2016
A 3D-printed missile component, a connector backshell, has flown on three of Lockheed Martin's Trident II D5 fleet ballistic missiles during US Navy testing, the …
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Digital Battlespace
Airbus to sell Defence Electronics
21st March 2016
Airbus Group has reached an agreement for the sale of its Defence Electronics business to KKR for around $1.23 billion, the company announced on 18 …
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Military Logistics
MT30 turbines ordered for LHD
21st March 2016
Rolls-Royce has been selected to provide its MT30 gas turbine for the Italian Navy's new Landing Helicopter Deck (LHD) multi-purpose amphibious vessel, it announced on 17 …
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Defence Notes
US can use five Philippine bases
21st March 2016
The US will be permitted to use five military bases in the Philippines under the auspices of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA). The EDCA …
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Naval Warfare
MBDA completes SIMBAD-RC trial
18th March 2016
MBDA has successfully completed two Mistral firings using a SIMBAD-RC firing post, the company announced on 17 March, marking the last technical milestone before customer …
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Naval Warfare
Canada issues long lead funding for JSS
18th March 2016
The Canadian government has released USD$49 million in funding for Vancouver Shipyards to begin purchasing equipment for vessels to be built as part of the …
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