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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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Russia announces snap exercises of Caspian Sea Flotilla
Russia has announced that it will conduct unprecedented snap exercises of its Caspian Sea Flotilla amid heightened diplomatic tensions over the status of the sea. The exercises will last seven days and will involve about 400 sailors and 10 vessels, including minesweepers, the press service of
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Saab, ThyssenKrupp sign MoU on sale of TKMS AB
Negotiations for the sale of Swedish shipyard ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) AB to Saab AB have commenced following the signing of a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) between ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions AG, a subsidiary of ThyssenKrupp AG, and Saab. The Swedish government
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Sweden proposes 10-year defence spending rise
The government of Sweden has announced plans to increase defence spending by SEK28 billion (USD4.25 billion) over the next 10 years in response to concerns about the potential threat posed by Russia. In a statement released on 22 April, the government revealed it was presenting 'new proposals' to
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Taiwan announces first drills to feature new US kit
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) announced on 22 April that it will stage the first part of its annual 'Han Kuang' military exercise from 19-23 May. According to defence officials, this year's five-day live fire exercise will focus on joint-force combat readiness and see the armed forces
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USN frigate that ran aground in Turkey returns to service
The US Navy (USN) guided-missile frigate that struck the sea floor in February while mooring in Samsun, Turkey, has been repaired and was expected to re-enter the Black Sea on 22 April, officials announced. Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate USS Taylor (FFG 50) completed sea trials following full
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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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Iran unveils new 12.7 mm Gatling gun
The Iranian military unveiled various new weapons and platforms during and immediately after the annual Army Day Parade on 18 April, including a six-barrelled 12.7 mm gun called the Moharram. Brigadier General Ahmad Reza Pourdastan, the commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army Ground Forces,
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