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HGH Infrared reveals details on new wide area surveillance system
Sample display imagery from Spynel-S. The Spynel-X will feature twice the resolution at faster scan speeds. Source: HGH Infrared SystemsNavy League 2014: L-3 Cincinnati takes its sensors to sea
L-3 CE's WALRSS HD sensor enables users to detect individuals beyond 30 km and vehicles beyond 50 km. Source: L-3 CEPentagon: Sequestration to result in 17 fewer F-35s, fewer soldiers, smaller navy fleet
The F-35B aircraft is one of the few major acquisitions that would be unscathed during sequestration, according to a new Pentagon report. Photo: US NavyGerman P-3C Orion upgrade approved by US State Department
The US State department has approved an upgrade package for Germany's P-3C Orion aircraft, valued at USD250 million. Source: IHS/Patrick Allen
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Al Seer Marine targets Southeast Asian demand for USVs
Abu Dhabi-based marine company Al Seer Marine Supplies & Equipment is forecasting strong demand for unmanned surface vessels (USVs) efforts in the Southeast Asian region and stepping up its marketing efforts in the area. Al Seer distributes USVs built by marine robotics company 5G International
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French Navy ships heading to Brazil for exercises
France's FS Mistral (L 9013) projection and command ship and FS La Fayette (F 710) frigate are to make port in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, between 24-29 April for joint training events, a Brazilian Navy spokesperson told IHS Jane's . The training is to run 29-30 April and comprise a passing exercise
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India appoints new naval chief
Vice-Admiral Rabindra 'Robin' K Dhowan was formally appointed as the Indian Navy (IN) Chief of Staff on 17 April, seven weeks after his predecessor resigned following a submarine accident in which two officers died. Adm Dhowan, who was made the acting IN chief after Admiral D K Joshi resigned on 26
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PT PAL and DSNS lay keel for first Indonesian PKR frigate
A keel-laying ceremony for the Indonesian Navy's (Tentera Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Laut: TNI-AL's) first SIGMA 10514 Perusak Kawal Rudal (PKR) guided missile frigate was held on 16 April in Surabaya, Indonesia. The 105 m vessel is being constructed jointly by Dutch shipbuilder Damen Schelde
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DSA 2014: CSTC unveils Algerian corvette design
The state-owned enterprise China Shipbuilding Trading Company (CSTC) revealed the final design of the Algerian Navy's C28A corvette at DSA 2014 in Kuala Lumpur. Li Jun, CSTC's senior manager of sales for Asia and Latin America, told IHS Jane's on 16 April that the C28A's hull has been specifically
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Commodore Keith Blount: UK Maritime Component Commander, Deputy Commander Combined Maritime Forces
Cdre Blount talks to IHS Jane's Defence Weekly about piracy and mission co-ordination. -
Surviving the swarm: navies eye new counters to the FIAC threat
The threat from multiple manoeuvring fast craft operating in the close confines of the littoral environment has been a focus of attention for many western navies in recent years. Richard Scott examines the various ways and means in which this asymmetric risk is being addressed -
Catch up: Navy League 2014
Missed the show? Catch up on all the news from Navy League 2014 from our defence team
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BAE Systems begins new round of CFT trials for Typhoon
BAE Systems is currently assessing the aerodynamic characteristics of conformal fuel tanks (CFTs) for the Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft, the company announced on 22 April. Wind tunnel trials of the twin 'shoulder-mounted' blister tanks are now being held to accelerate the clearance processes
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Pentagon: Sequestration to result in 17 fewer F-35s, fewer soldiers, smaller navy fleet
Key Points A new Pentagon report details the DoD's Future Years Defense Plan under sequestration If the law is not reversed, the US would buy 17 fewer F-35s, five fewer KC-46As, and six fewer P-8As The US Department of Defense (DoD) will scale back plans to buy Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II
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