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BAE Systems submits LHD support bid

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BAE Systems submits LHD support bid

17th October 2018

BAE Systems has submitted its bid to the Australian government to provide ongoing sustainment and support for the Royal Australian Navy’s Canberra class Landing Helicopter …

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SPY-6 shows off capabilities in Hawaii

16th October 2018

Raytheon’s AN/SPY-6(V) radar has demonstrated its integrated air and missile defence capability by detecting, acquiring and tracking multiple targets from the US Navy's Pacific Missile …

Romania pursues corvette investment

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Romania pursues corvette investment

16th October 2018

The Romanian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has received offers from three European companies for four new multi-role corvettes and the upgrade of two Type 22 …

AUSA 2018: 30mm ‘Swimmer’ round set for more UK trials

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AUSA 2018: 30mm ‘Swimmer’ round set for more UK trials

16th October 2018

The Royal Navy is expected to carry out more trials of a 30 x 173mm round that can ‘swim’ underwater and is capable of neutralising sub-surface …

Russian Navy receives two Raptor patrol boats

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Russian Navy receives two Raptor patrol boats

16th October 2018

The Russian Navy has received two new Raptor patrol boats from Pella Shipyard of St Petersburg, the Russian Ministry of Defence announced on 11 October. …

Naval Group CEO confident on export and cooperation strategy

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Naval Group CEO confident on export and cooperation strategy

15th October 2018

Naval Group's CEO teased an announcement on cooperation with Fincantieri as he expressed confidence in the company’s export strategy despite growing competition for key shipbuilding programmes. …

USCG orders seven OTH-IV cutter boats

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USCG orders seven OTH-IV cutter boats

15th October 2018

The US Coast Guard has issued two delivery orders, worth a combined total of approximately $2.74 million, to SAFE Boats International for the supply of …

Harris, L3 merging to form a defence-technology giant

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Harris, L3 merging to form a defence-technology giant

15th October 2018

Harris and L3 Technologies, two American companies specialising in military communications and technology, announced their merger on Sunday, giving birth to a giant in the …

DST developing corrosion-resistant vessel coating

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DST developing corrosion-resistant vessel coating

15th October 2018

Australia’s Defence, Science and Technology (DST) is supporting an effort to advance a new corrosion-resistant coating technology that cuts the build-up of algae and barnacles …

​​​​​​​​​​​​Lethality of DF-21D anti-ship missile revealed

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​​​​​​​​​​​​Lethality of DF-21D anti-ship missile revealed

15th October 2018

Designed specifically to destroy US aircraft carriers, the DF-21D anti-ship ballistic missile (ASBM) is one of China’s key anti-access area denial weapons.  However, how it would …

HMS Kent returns to service

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HMS Kent returns to service

12th October 2018

Royal Navy Type 23 frigate, HMS Kent, has returned to service following an 18 month refurbishment programme. Carried out by Babcock, the overhaul will sustain …

US Navy names LCS 29

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US Navy names LCS 29

11th October 2018

The US Navy's next Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) has been named as Beloit, the navy announced on 9 October. The future USS Beloit, LCS …

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