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CARAT Singapore 2014 highlights greater interoperability between Singapore and US navies

Key Points The Singapore phase of the 20th 'Co-operation Afloat Readiness and Training' exercise will feature a combined torpedo firing exercise between the Republic of Singapore Navy and the US Navy The complexity of this exercise highlights the high level of interoperability and confidence

North Korea, maritime miscalculations top US Pacific Fleet commander's concerns

The admiral in charge of the US Navy's (USN's) Pacific Fleet has told IHS Jane's that his biggest concern in the region is North Korea. "I worry about North Korea because they're unpredictable and they have an unpredictable leader who's made it a goal to get nuclear weapons and the means to

Japan asks France to stop Mistral sale to Russia

Japanese Defence Minister Itsunori Onodera on 29 July expressed "strong concerns" over France's plan to sell two Mistral-class landing helicopter dock (LHD) ships to Moscow, citing the ongoing Ukraine crisis and Russia's recent military buildup in the Asia-Pacific region. In his fourth

RIMPAC 2014: Canada's frigate to employ 'astronavigation' on transit home from Hawaii

The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) frigate participating in the 'Rim of the Pacific' ('RIMPAC') exercise in Hawaii is outfitted with the force's latest kit, however, the ship's crew will transit home without the benefit of relying on the new technology. Commander John K Wilson, the commanding officer of

Spain's Guardia Civil police force orders two patrol boats for anti-piracy missions

Spain's paramilitary Guardia Civil police force has ordered two 20.5 m long patrol boats from the Astilleros Gondán yards, mainly to be used for anti-piracy patrols. The vessels will be built at the company's Vegadeo plant in the northern region of Asturias. No price was given for the

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  Briefing: Tense transitions

  Transitions in East Asia's security and geopolitical landscape are introducing new challenges into longstanding competitions and increasing the range of plausible scenarios for miscalculation, escalation and crises across the Western pacific. Tate Nurkin reports
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  Briefing: Into Africa

  The growth in co-operation between West African states and Brazil is reaching new heights, reports Janet Tappin Coelho
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  Back to the jungle: tactical communications in disadvantaged areas

  Ground troops have been spoiled for communications choices in Afghanistan and elsewhere, but jungle communications remain as much an art as they are a science and need regular practice. Rupert Pengelley investigates the options
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Barbaros

Type Autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV). Description Barbaros is an AUV being developed for MCM tasks primarily aimed at Turkish Navy requirements. It has been designed for mine reconnaissance in harbours or shallow water, but can also be adapted for survey activities such as seabed mapping and

SeaBotix LBV300-5

Type Mini remotely operated vehicle (ROV). Description The LBV300-5 is part of the SeaBotix LBV (Little Benthic Vehicle) range, rated to 300 m, and is optimised for port and maritime security tasks. The vehicle features dual vertical thrusters providing extra power needed for larger sensor

SeaBotix vLBV300 and vLBV950

Type Inspection-class remotely operated vehicle (ROV). Description The vLBV300 is depth-rated to 300 m and features six identical and isolated brushless DC thrusters with individual oil compensators - four vectored and two vertical. There are options for 76 or 95 mm diameter propellers, the

SUB-fighter 10k

Type Observation class ROV. Description SUB-fighter 10k is an observation-class and light intervention ROV specifically designed for tunnel inspections. It has an anodised aluminium frame and solid cell buoyancy. The electronics are housed in three pressure bottles. The vehicle has seven 2 hp