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US Coast Guard still wrangling with ice breaker shortage
The USCG's heavy ice breaker USCGC Polar Star (WAGB 10) off of Marble Point, Antarctica, on 23 January 2014. Source: US Coast GuardIDEX 2015: China reveals 'new' LPD concept
The model of CSTC's new LPD concept on display at IDEX. Source: Richard D Fisher JrIDEX 2015: Hydra undertakes first sea trials
The Hydra is primarily intended for inshore operations. Source: Al Seer Marine/5G InternationalAustralia sends Armidale-class vessel to Singapore for extended maintenance and repair
An Armidale-class patrol vessel, HMAS Larrakia, similar to the vessels sent to ST Marine. Source: Austal
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HMAS Sydney completes its final voyage
HMAS Sydney , one of the Royal Australian Navy's (RAN's) four remaining Adelaide-class FFG-7 frigates, completed its final voyage on 27 February prior to decommissioning at the end of the year. The 4,200-ton ship sailed into its namesake city, where it will used for technical training courses at
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IDEX 2015: Al Fattan Ship Industry to provide patrol boats for UAE Naval Forces
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Armed Forces headquarters has awarded Al Fattan Ship Industry an AED18.5 million (USD5.07 million) contract to supply eight inshore patrol vessels for the UAE Naval Forces, it was announced at the IDEX 2015 exhibition in Abu Dhabi. Designed to conduct a range of
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USS Fort Worth conducts first CUES activity with Chinese warship
The US Navy (USN) Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) has conducted its first Code for Unplanned Encounters at Sea (CUES) activity with a People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) warship, the USN announced on 26 February. The activity was conducted in international waters in the South
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Saab receives FMV contract for new torpedo, underwater systems support for Sweden
Key Points Saab receives SEK175 million (USD20.8 million) FMV order to develop new torpedo and to support other underwater systems Order placed within framework of 2014 Letter of Intent signed between Saab and the FMV Swedish defence and security company Saab has received orders from Sweden's
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IDEX 2015: ADSB completes Ghannatha Phase II for UAE
Key Points Abu Dhabi Ship Building delivers 24 Ghannatha vessels to United Arab Emirates Naval Forces The multirole combat vessels have a top speed of 45 kt Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) has completed the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Naval Forces' Ghannatha Phase II programme following delivery of
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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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IDEX 2015: Italy orders Piaggio HammerHead UAV
The Italian Air Force has become the first customer for the Piaggio Aero P.1HH HammerHead unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), the company announced at IDEX 2015 in Abu Dhabi on 26 February. In total the Italian Air Force has ordered six HammerHead UAVs, split into three unmanned aerial systems (UASs)
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IDEX 2015: Local contender enters Emirati 8x8 race
The new Enigma infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) that was unveiled at IDEX 2015 in Abu Dhabi will be submitted for the Emirati military's long-standing 8x8 IFV requirement, IHS Jane's has confirmed. Mohamed bin Jabr al-Suwaidi, CEO of Emirates Defense Technology (EDT), which is developing the Enigma,
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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
