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Seven local shipyards have been asked to submit proposals for Turkey's largest indigenously built warship, but selection of a proven off-the-shelf design could require partnership with industry in Europe or East Asia
17 March 2010
Nimrod MRA.4 maritime aircraft ready for crew training
The MRA.4 will replace the incumbent MR.2 and fulfil a number of roles, including anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare, maritime reconnaissance, land attack, intelligence collection and search and rescue
15 March 2010
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Bolt from the blue: helicopters tool up to join the littoral fight
A multitude of anti-surface warfare guided weapons are now available to equip maritime rotorcraft. Richard Scott examines the operational drivers and competing technology solutions available on the market
04 March 2010
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- Attack helicopters: the naval force's friend in high places
BAE Systems India continues naval JV talks
Numerous overseas companies have expressed interest in forming defence JVs in India, although only a handful exist, largely due to the restrictive FDI policy
02 March 2010
Iran launches first indigenous frigate
The frigate's entry into service represents a step-change for Iran's shipbuilding capability as the construction of its own warships offers the navy a chance to recapitalise its ageing fleet
25 February 2010
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- A new line of defence: Iran's naval capabilities
UK task group braves Norwegian winter for 'Cold Response'
This is the largest deployment of a joint force since Exercise 'Taurus' last year and marks another milestone towards delivering a joint, small-scale expeditionary capability with amphibious forces as its centrepiece
24 February 2010
Middle East splashes cash on US, European designs
Spending by Middle Eastern navies on surface ship procurement programmes is due to peak in the coming year or two, but these nations are still largely reliant on European and US yards
22 February 2010
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- VT clinches Oman's Khareef OPV deal
NATO tackles ASW skill fade in Ionian Sea
NATO has practised co-ordinated ASW skills in response to changing operational requirements
18 February 2010
Australia claims USD4.4m damages from ASC over Collins-class engine failure
The Australian government is seeking the compensation after receipt of a report conducted in October 2009 into the engine failure of first-of-class HMAS Collins
17 February 2010
UAE awaits in expectation as Baynunah corvette commences sea trials
The UAE Navy expects to receive the first of six new Baynunah multimission corvettes in mid-2011. With the first of class now at sea, Richard Scott examines the progress of the region's most ambitious naval project
12 February 2010
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- Baynunah corvette on the launchpad
Danish navy rescues crew of pirated cargo ship
With the crew of the merchant ship judged to be 'safe', the decision was taken to deploy a boarding team to free the ship from the pirates
09 February 2010
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US Navy revises ship numbers downwards
The USN's 30-year shipbuilding plan allows for a fleet of 301 ships by 2040, including 66 Littoral Combat Ship frigates and 41 Joint High Speed Vessel catamarans
08 February 2010
US GAO warns of operational cost shortfalls in LCS programme
The GAO recommends that the LCS hull downselection should wait until a complete assessment of operating and manning costs has been made
05 February 2010
Remote-controlled SIMBAD offers new options for ship self-defence
MBDA says SIMBAD "is highly suited for ships with low crew numbers and for modern ship design requirements, particularly those relating to stealth and very fast craft concepts"
03 February 2010
Pacific 2010: Thales launches new business following long-awaited FFG success
Thales claims that its new unit will offer a full range of skills proven through the FFG upgrade programme
27 January 2010

