DDG 121 completes sea trials
Four more Arleigh Burke-class destroyers are under construction by HII for the USN, after DDG 121 finished acceptance trials.
Communications upgrades await NZ warships
HMNZS Te Mana is one of two frigates in the RNZN. Both warships will receive a communications system refresh. (Gordon Arthur)
Communications upgrades are on the way for five New Zealand naval vessels.
The two Anzac-class frigates of the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) will benefit from a communications system upgrade, with the MoD announcing the commencement of this project recently.
On 17 August, Minister of Defence Peeni Henare announced the start of the NZ$21.2 million ($15.1 million) project that had been awarded to SEA. It will begin with design work, before being installed in phases aboard the two warships.
The overhaul will supply a new control system, modern radios, data and voice communication systems. It will ensure the ships can handle greater volumes of data, and better interoperate with other New …
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