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UK RN unveils plan to tackle engineering challenges

The UK Royal Navy's (RN's) most senior engineering officer has called for immediate action to prevent wide-ranging challenges in procurement, support, and training from damaging the service's frontline capabilities. Vice Admiral Simon Lister, Chief of Materiel (Fleet), is seeking "improved

Asia-Pacific navies sign code to reduce crisis risk at sea

Naval chiefs from 25 Asia-Pacific (AsPac) countries, including the US, signed an agreement on 22 April aimed at improving communication at sea to prevent maritime tensions from flaring into conflict. The Code for Unplanned Encounters at Sea (CUES) was ratified unanimously on the opening day of the

General Dynamics reports greater first-quarter earnings

General Dynamics increased its profits by 4.2% to USD595 million in the first quarter of the year but saw a slight reduction in revenues of 1.1% to USD7.3 billion in the same period, according to the company's first-quarter 2014 financial report, issued on 23 April. Sales growth was strong in the

Pakistan Navy to shift submarines from Karachi to Ormara

The Pakistan Navy is in the process of shifting primary operations and naval assets, including its entire fleet of diesel-electric submarines (SSKs), from Karachi to the Jinnah Naval Base in Ormara. According to statements made by a top navy official on 22 April, the shift came about due to

Singapore's defence minister outlines procurement strategy

Singapore's procurement strategy will encompass three main approaches over the coming years as the government continues to transform the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) into a networked third-generation (3G) military. In an interview with IHS Jane's in April, Singapore's Minister for Defence Ng Eng Hen

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  Fleet in transition: facing fragility today, the RCN lays foundations for tomorrow

  Under way with a sweeping modernisation effort, the Royal Canadian Navy is navigating choppy waters as it transitions from an ageing Cold War fleet into a fighting force fit for 21st century challenges. Grace Jean provides a status update and offers a glimpse into the navy's future
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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.
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  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
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RELEVANT PROFILE LISTINGS

Bay class

Fleetlist Comment: The size, manoeuvrability and other operational characteristics of these vessels are tailored for operations in harbours and other restricted waters and for fulfilling present and anticipated multimission requirements. All units are ice strengthened for operation on the Great

Coast guard patrol craft

Fleetlist Comment: Built in 1957 at Montevideo. Overhauls are planned.

Container ship

Fleetlist Comment: Owned and operated by Sealift, Inc. under charter to MSC. When fully loaded the ship can carry 916 20 ft containers of various aviation munitions intended to re-supply forward-deployed fighter and attack squadrons. The ship is fitted with an extensive cocoon system enabling it to

Container ships

Fleetlist Comment: LTC John U D Page and SSGT Edward A Carter were first chartered by MSC in February and June 2001 respectively. Both operated by Maersk Lines Limited and are APS-3 ships for army prepositioning in the Indian Ocean.