Royal Navy-led MCM task group clears the way for Iraqi maritime trade
An international naval mine-clearance force has used new technology to help open up the waters off the coasts of Iraq and Kuwait to encourage maritime trade
08 May 2008
BAE Systems expects US award for new V-22 360-degree gun
The US V-22 tilt-rotor aircraft is to gain a new weapon, giving it the capability to fire forward to protect troops
06 May 2008
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Former DoD official pours cold water on Taiwan's submarine deal with US
The US is unlikely to deliver eight diesel-electric submarines to Taiwan, despite a recent letter of request being issued
01 May 2008
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Shooting match - navies face gun-calibre multiple choice
NATO members have employed various calibres of gun system depending on their priorities but new commitments are forcing them to adapt their inventories
25 April 2008
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- USN sets five-year target to develop electromagnetic gun
Simulation systems take the strain as sailors train ashore
The restrictions being placed on training activities, partly in light of environmental considerations, are encouraging navies to turn to land-based simulation
24 April 2008
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- USN wins exemption from MMPA
Nigeria faces uphill struggle as piracy 'spirals out of control'
Nigeria has recorded a sharp rise in piracy over the last few years, with a report splitting the blame between poor law enforcement and a deficit in operational capability
23 April 2008
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- Nigeria sends military delegation to Darfur after deadly attack
Technology leads drive to resolve naval replenishment requirements
High operational tempos coupled with reduced vessel and crew numbers have encouraged UK and US naval forces to study new methods of underway replenishment
15 April 2008
Germany embarks on joint naval exercise with India
Germany is looking to forge a strategic partnership with India and help its armed forces modernise by conducting their first joint exercise
11 April 2008
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- German Navy sets course for expeditionary roles
USN refutes Indian claim about sale of vessel
An Indian watchdog report complains that the US placed restrictive conditions on the use of a secondhand naval ship
02 April 2008
Tamil Tigers sink Sri Lankan fast attack craft
The Sri Lanka Navy and the Tamil Tigers disagree over events surrounding the sinking of a fast attack craft
27 March 2008
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- Sri Lanka vows to crack down on Tamil Tigers
New-generation USVs offer increased mission diversity
Maritime forces are showing mounting interest in the application of unmanned surface craft to a range of front-line applications
25 March 2008
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- Interceptor USV takes bow
Make or break: trials hold key to US Navy firepower decision
The US Navy's long-running Extended Range Munition fire support programme hangs in the balance, poised for either success or cancellation
12 March 2008
Trident - revisiting the UK deterrent debate
Concept work has begun on the UK's next generation of ballistic missile submarines but critics of the government's plan to renew Trident contend that the deterrent debate is by no means over
11 March 2008
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US Navy strike group responds to increasing Lebanon, Syria tension
Six US warships have been deployed to the eastern Mediterranean as tension grows in the region
07 March 2008
Greece owes 'at least EUR100 million' to Thyssenkrupp, claims industry source
A 'substantial' Greek payment to ThyssenKrupp for Type 214 submarines is outstanding, a senior source has said
06 March 2008
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