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South Korean Navy Tests Mojave Drone Takeoff from Amphibious Assault Ship

November 13, 2024 @ 10:35 AM

The South Korean (ROK) Navy yesterday tested the takeoff of the General Atomics "Mojave" drone from the ROKS Dokdo, exploring the potential to convert the amphibious assault ship into a drone carrier. This was the second takeoff of the Mojave from a flight deck, after a test on the British aircraft...

Kongsberg Wins $902 Millon to Deliver Naval Strike Missile to U.S. Navy

November 13, 2024 @ 09:15 AM

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has secured a NOK 10 billion ($902 million), multi-year contract with the US Navy for the delivery of Naval Strike Missiles (NSM) over five years. The contract includes options that could increase its value to NOK 12 billion

ST Engineering iDirect to Supply Electronics for Exail’s Underwater Drones in Belgian-Dutch...

November 12, 2024 @ 03:39 PM

Exail has selected ST Engineering iDirects Manufacturing Competence Center (MCC) to provide electronics for its underwater drones used in the joint Mine Counter Measure (MCM) program for the Belgian and Dutch navies. The program, awarded in 2020 to the Belgium Naval & Robotics consortium (Naval Group and Exail), aims to enhance...

China's 500-Tonne Unmanned Combat Vessel Debuts at Airshow China

November 12, 2024 @ 11:03 AM

China unveiled its largest unmanned combat vessel, JARI-USV-A, or "Orca," at the 15th Airshow China, held from November 12-17 in Zhuhai, Guangdong. This 58-meter, 500-tonne unmanned surface vessel (USV), developed by China State Shipbuilding Corporation Limited, is designed for autonomous surface combat and multi-domain operations

Naval Group, Thales & KNDS to Develop Multiple Weapons Launching System

November 9, 2024 @ 07:18 AM

Naval Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Thales and KNDS to work on integrating their solutions into the multipurpose and modular launching system (MPLS) that can launch missiles, rockets UAVs and bombs from a single launcher. A “technological breakthrough” in the service of operational superiority, the MPLS responds to...

Japanese Helicopter Carrier Completes F-35B Fighter Integration

November 8, 2024 @ 12:31 PM

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's JS Kaga helicopter carrier has completed integration tests with the F-35B short takeoff and vertical landing fighter. The completion of these tests, announced on the fleets X social media page, clears the way for Japanese pilot training on the F-35B from 2025

German, Japanese Shipbuilders Shortlisted for Australian Frigate Contract

November 8, 2024 @ 07:14 AM

Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Germany's ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) have been shortlisted to design Australia's future General Purpose Frigates (GPF), a program valued at up to $11 billion over the next decade. This decision narrows the field for Australias new fleet, with Spain's Navantia and South Korea's Hanwha Ocean and Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) no longer in consideration

Indonesia Secures $1.25B Loan to Finance the Procurement of Two OPVs from...

November 7, 2024 @ 09:04 AM

Indonesia has secured a $1.25 billion loan from Italy to fund the purchase of two

UAE's RABDAN FA-400 Patrol Vessel to Get French LACROIX Decoy Technology

November 6, 2024 @ 12:39 PM

Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB), part of EDGE Group, has partnered with French firm LACROIX to integrate advanced decoy technology into its FA-400 Fast Attack vessel, enhancing the patrol ships coastal and territorial defense capabilities. The agreement was formalized at the EURONAVAL 2024 Exhibition in Paris, where ADSB CEO David Massey and LACROIX COO François Moulinier signed the partnership

Saab Unveils Autonomous Ocean Core Control System for Naval Platforms

November 6, 2024 @ 12:24 PM

Saab has introduced the Autonomous Ocean Core, an advanced control system designed to provide autonomy capabilities for both surface and subsurface naval platforms in military and civilian missions. This vessel-agnostic system features an open architecture, allowing it to be adapted to different vessels, enhancing their ability to operate autonomously at sea

European Consortium Signs Agreement for Modular and Multirole Patrol Corvette Project

November 6, 2024 @ 10:13 AM

European defense companies—Navantia (Spain), Fincantieri (Italy), Naval Group (France), and Naviris (France/Italy)—signed the Initial Consortium Agreement for the second phase of the

Singapore Navy Warships to Get Safran’s Electro-optical Observation and Fire Control Systems...

November 6, 2024 @ 09:53 AM

Safran Electronics & Defense has been selected by Singapores Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) to supply electro-optical (EO) observation systems and gun fire control systems (GFCS) for the countrys naval fleet. These systems will be fitted on Singapores new Multi Role Combat Vessels (MRCV), Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV), and as part of the modernization of the Formidable-Class Frigates

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