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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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Military Logistics
Aircraft carrier compartments delivered
17th March 2016
The Aircraft Carrier Alliance has handed over the first six compartments of the HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier to her Royal Navy crew, it was …
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Naval Warfare
Raytheon to offer LRPF solution
17th March 2016
Raytheon announced on 16 March that it will offer a new missile design to meet the US Army’s Long-Range Precision Fires (LRPF) requirement. Raytheon will …
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Naval Warfare
Canada invests in naval weapon systems
17th March 2016
The Canadian government has announced funding for new naval remote weapons stations (RWS) from Raytheon Canada for installation on the Royal Canadian Navy's future Queenston-class …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
UK rolls out unmanned vessel framework
16th March 2016
Leading figures in the UK’s maritime industry have grouped together to introduce a code of conduct for the development, design, production and operation of maritime …
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Naval Warfare
Brazil certifies cargo hook kits
16th March 2016
Brazil's aviation regulatory agency, ANAC, has certified Onboard Systems' cargo hook kits for the Robinson R66 turboshaft-powered helicopter, the company announced on 13 March. The …
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Military Logistics
ASV unveils new unmanned C-Worker
16th March 2016
UK-based unmanned surface vessel manufacturer ASV has unveiled the latest edition to its C-Worker product range at this year’s Oceanology International in London. Called the …
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Naval Warfare
Irish Naval Service floats third OPV
16th March 2016
The third and last offshore patrol vessel (OPV) built as part of the Irish Naval Service’s ship replacement programme has been floated for the first …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Wave Glider tackles illegal fishing
16th March 2016
The ocean is becoming more automated as Liquid Robotics’ Wave Glider, an unmanned ocean robot, embarks on a mission to tackle illegal fishing around the …
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Military Logistics
Testing commences on the Saab Sea Wasp
15th March 2016
Saab Seaeye’s new Sea Waterborne Anti-IED Security Platform (Wasp) has begun its testing in the US following delivery of three units to the combat terrorism …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Boeing introduces Echo Voyager UUV
14th March 2016
Boeing has introduced the UUV Echo Voyager, it announced on 10 March. The 51ft long vehicle can operate autonomously for months at a stretch with …
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Military Logistics
Navantia replenishment ships for Australia
14th March 2016
Navantia has scooped a bid to build two off-the-shelf auxiliary oiler and replenishment (AOR) ships for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) under Project Sea 1654 …
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Military Logistics
China inducts wave of support ships
11th March 2016
There has been a recent flurry of support ships being inducted into the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), including three landing ship tank (LST) vessels …
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Digital Battlespace
BAE Systems to support NAWCAD
11th March 2016
BAE Systems announced on 10 March that it is to support the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division's (NAWCAD's) Special Communications Mission Solutions Division under …
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Training
US, Japan participate in Multi Sail 2016
11th March 2016
The US Navy’s Task Force (CTF) 72 and Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15 and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) are currently participating in the annual …
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Military Logistics
HMS Albion approaches refloat
10th March 2016
A milestone has been reached in the refurbishment of the British Royal Navy’s HMS Albion amphibious command ship with external hull work now almost complete, …
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Digital Battlespace
Airbus DS awarded COMSATBw contract
10th March 2016
Airbus Defence and Space has received a $160 million contract from the German armed forces procurement agency for the continued operation of the SATCOMBw satellite …
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Naval Warfare
Raytheon receives SM-6 order
10th March 2016
Raytheon has been awarded $270 million to exercise fiscal 2016 options by the US Navy for Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) production and spares requirements, it announced …
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Digital Battlespace
French vessels to connect to Comcept
9th March 2016
The Comcept broadband communication system will be extended to French Navy vessels under a contract awarded to Airbus Defence and Space and Actia Telecom by …
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Military Logistics
LPD 26 completes builder's trials
9th March 2016
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) has now completed builder's sea trials of the tenth San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock, John P. Murtha (LPD 26), it announced …
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