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Naval Warfare
Russian spy ship Yantar monitored in English Channel
The vessel returned just months after loitering over UK critical undersea infrastructure.
Naval Warfare
US shipbuilding struggles to keep pace with China
The small production capacity of US shipyards has generated multiple delays in US Navy programmes.
Naval Warfare
Can retrofitted autonomy support cash-strapped navies?
Autonomous vessels can reduce risk to the lives of naval personnel, but could retrofitting be a faster, cheaper option?
Naval Warfare
South Korea receives first Batch-III frigate and issues contracts for other vessels
South Korea is moving ahead at speed with its frigate programme, involving both domestic heavy-hitting shipbuilders.
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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
DSA12: Fifth evolution for 5G's Interceptor
18th April 2012
5G International is some 6-8 months away from developing the newest generation of its USV, the Integrator. Speaking to Shephard at DSA 2012 on 18 …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Surface Mine Countermeasure UUV model unveiled
17th April 2012
General Dynamics has announced that a quarter-scale model of the Surface Mine Countermeasure Knifefish Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (SMCM UUV) has been unveiled at the US …
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Training
DSA12: Meggitt expects Sprite sales in Asia
16th April 2012
Meggitt has showcased its Sprite remote controlled surface target for the first time in Asia in an effort to attract local business. Sprite has 'a …
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Digital Battlespace
NATO step closer to BMD capability
13th April 2012
NATO has successfully conducted an exercise to assess the readiness of its operational headquarters ahead of the anticipated future territorial ballistic missile defence capability. The …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
More Remus 100 AUVs for Norwegian Navy
12th April 2012
Kongsberg Maritime has announced that its subsidiary company, Hydroid, has received an order from the Norwegian Defence Logistics Organisation (NDLO) on behalf of the Royal …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
USN grounds Fire Scout
11th April 2012
The US Navy has grounded its MQ-8B Fire Scout fleet following two recent incidents, it has been announced. According to the Naval Air Systems Command …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Indian Navy launches third UAV squadron
11th April 2012
The Indian Navy has announced that it is due to commission a third UAV squadron on 11 April. In an effort to increase its surveillance …
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Digital Battlespace
Elbit Systems launches IMACS
4th April 2012
Elbit Systems has unveiled its newest Integrated Maritime Awareness Concept and Solution (IMACS) suit, developed to answer the unique defense requirements of maritime infrastructure facilities. …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Remus 100 AUV deploys to Japan
4th April 2012
Hydroid has announced that it has shipped four REMUS 100 systems to the Japanese Ministry of Defence (MOD). In a 3 April 2012 statement, Hydroid …
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Digital Battlespace
ITT Exelis, Tata Advanced Systems partner for night vision
2nd April 2012
ITT Exelis and Tata Advanced Systems have announced that they have formed a strategic alliance to support Generation (Gen) 3 night vision requirements in India. …
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Naval Warfare
Sagem EOMS-NG optronic system selected for French navy frigates
30th March 2012
Sagem has announced that it has signed a contract with French naval shipyard DCNS, under the French defence procurement agency (DGA) as contracting authority, for …
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Military Logistics
NDIA Logistics 2012: TRANSCOM demands 'trust and transparency'
29th March 2012
The deputy commander of the US Transportation Command (TRANSCOM) has outlined the organisation's strategy to fall in line with current budgetary constraints. According to the …
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Military Logistics
NDIA 2012: Logistics contractor support set to flourish after drawdown
28th March 2012
DHL Express expects significant market potential for contracted service provision of logistics beyond the drawdown of coalition forces from Iraq and Afghanistan. Speaking to Shephard …
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Military Logistics
NDIA Logistics 2012: Primes backing small businesses
28th March 2012
The US Department of Defense (DoD) and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) 'primes' must rethink their relationship with small businesses, according to representatives from the leading …
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Military Logistics
NDIA Logistics 2012: Logistics answer to global 'moral imbalance'
27th March 2012
Military logistics can lead efforts to respond to 'perceived moral imbalances' around the world, SAIC's new CEO John Jumper has urged. After only a month …
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Military Logistics
NDIA Logistics 2012: Afghanistan logistics strategy to outweigh Iraq drawdown
27th March 2012
The drawdown of US forces from Iraq was a 'significant accomplishment' but logistical requirements to pull out of Afghanistan will prove more problematic, a senior …
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Naval Warfare
Thales integrates VL_MICA missile with TACTICOS
27th March 2012
Thales has announced that the first operational naval VL_MICA missile world-wide has been successfully integrated with the Tacticos Combat Management System. This system is now …
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Military Logistics
NDIA Logistics 2012: Logistics back in fashion, senior official boasts
27th March 2012
The military logistics sector has been described as the 'newest and coolest' market in defence, according to the chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of …
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Digital Battlespace
BAE Systems selected for US Navy comms
23rd March 2012
BAE Systems has announced that it has been selected to provide a range of communications and electronics services as part of a US Navy, multiple-award …
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