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Kuwait Coast Guard orders fast interceptors from Tampa Yacht
Kuwait has ordered 29 FCI 44 fast interceptors. Source: Tampa Yacht ManufacturingNavy readies for UCLASS competition
The X-47B conducts flight operations aboard aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) alongside the F/A-18. USN officials said that X-47B activities are complete and that they are now preparing to launch a competition for UCLASS. Source: USN/Liz WolterPortugal may buy France's Siroco LPD
Portugal is considering buying the French Navy's LPD Siroco, pictured here in Toulon. Source: Victor BarreiraUSS Fort Worth conducts first CUES activity with Chinese warship
The US Navy's Littoral Combat Ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) is seen here operating near where the tail of AirAsia Flight QZ8501 was discovered. The aircraft crashed into the Java Sea on 28 December 2014. Source: US Navy
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Cuban shipyard to repair Venezuelan missile frigate
The Venezuelan Navy has contracted Cuba's Granma Military Industrial Shipyards to perform a comprehensive refit of its General Soublette (F 24) Lupo-class guided-missile frigate, according to local Venezuelan media reports. The contract includes maintenance and repair of the ship's hull and
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Northrop Grumman selected to provide SEWIP Block 3 for USN ships
Key Points SEWIP Block 3 extends the EW suite to include EA capability improvements Source selection took nearly 24 months due to the complexity of the programme Northrop Grumman announced on 5 March that it been awarded a USD267 million contract from the US Navy (USN) for the Surface Electronic
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South African defence budget down in real terms
South Africa's defence funding continues to shrink in real terms despite continued foreign and domestic commitments. Announced on 25 February, the 2015 defence budget of ZAR44.58 billion (USD3.8 billion) amounts to a nominal increase of 4.02%, but given an inflation rate of 5% it is actually a
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South Korea names sixth KSS-2 submarine
The Republic of Korea Navy (RoKN) has named its sixth Type 214 KSS 2-class diesel-electric air-independent propulsion submarine. A report carried by state news agency Yonhap, citing RoKN officials, revealed the name to be Yu Gwan-sun . An official naming ceremony is understood to be scheduled for
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Hyundai offers custom-designed submarine to Thailand
South Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has offered for sale to the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) a submarine dubbed the HDS-500RTN. IHS Jane's understands that HHI recently presented the HDS-500RTN to the RTN's submarine procurement committee, which is continuing to evaluate platforms to meet a
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Projecting power ... and politics? Carriers in the Indian Ocean
Strike-capable aircraft carriers are growing in strategic significance in the force structures of a number of navies, some of which have a strong presence in the Indian Ocean region. The region itself also is growing in geostrategic importance. Shishir Upadhyaya discusses the combined impact of these two developments -
Taking aim: maritime ballistic missile defence in a UK context
As the United Kingdom's next Strategic Defence and Security Review approaches, the question of what role the country might play in ballistic missile defence is back on the agenda. Richard Scott examines the maritime dimension to this debate -
The belligerent bear: Russia updates its military doctrine
Russia's new military doctrine differs from its 2010 predecessor mainly in tone and nuance but, highlighting growing security threats, it also suggests there will be no retreat from the country's military development programme. Dr Mark Galeotti reports
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Russia receives new Mi-8MTPR-1 electronic warfare helicopters
The Russian Air Force (VVS) received three new Mi-8MTPR-1 electronic warfare (EW) helicopters on 4 March. Mi-8MTPR-1 is a standard Mi-8MTV-5-1 with a 'Rychag-AV' active jamming station installed onboard. The helicopters are designed to be able to detect and suppress electronic command-and-control
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Portugal to buy 192 new 4x4 tactical armoured vehicles
Portugal is planning to launch a tender for 192 4x4 light tactical armoured vehicles, the country's Ministry of National Defence told IHS Jane's . Several variants are planned under the Viatura Táctica Ligeira com Blindagem (VTLB) programme for the country's army. The programme will be set up
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Agusta-Bell 212.
Operational speed: 120 kt (222 km/h). Service ceiling: 15,000 ft (4,373 m). Range: 270 n miles (500 km). Role/Weapon systems: Assault (seven aircraft) and ASW/ASUW (11 aircraft); mainly deployed to escorts, but also shore-based. Sensors (ASW/ASUW): APS-705 radar; ASQ 13-B sonar; STAR SAFIRE II
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Multipurpose Patrol Ships
Fleetlist Programmes: The Pattugliatore Polivalente d'Altura (PPA) programme is for a class of six multipurpose offshore patrol vessels, with an option for a further four ships. Five are to be in a low-end configuration (patrol) and one in high-end configuration (combat). A modular design approach
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Frosch II class (Type 109)
Fleetlist Comment: Ex-GDR ships disarmed and transferred from Germany 25 August 1993. 5 ton crane amidships. In GDR service these ships had two twin 57 mm and two twin 25 mm guns plus Muff Cob fire-control radar. Both refitted at Rostock and recommissioned 25 April 1995. 37 mm guns fitted after
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Notes: (1) It was announced in November 2014 that a new Coast Guard was to be established in order to consolidate resources and to simplify the command, control, and responsibilities of existing maritime agencies, including the Sea and Coastguard, Police, and Customs. The new force took effect in
