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Turkey moves ahead with LPD acquisition plan

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 Nimrod MRA.4 is due to enter RAF service later this year. It will replace the MR.2, which has been in service for over 30 years. (BAE Systems)

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

New Zealand's SH-2G(NZ) Super Seasprites are armed with the Raytheon AGM-65D Maverick IR-guided missile. (NZDF)

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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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

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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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UK task group braves Norwegian winter for 'Cold Response'

HMS Ocean (LPH) with RFA Mounts Bay and HNLM Johan De Witts (LPD), part of the UK's Amphibious Task Group led by HMS Albion seen in Harstad Fjord during Exercise 'Cold Response 2010' (IHS Jane's/Patrick Allen)

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

Al Shamikh is the first of three Project Khareef corvettes being built by BAE Systems for Oman. (IHS Jane's/Alex Pape)

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

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GLINT in the eye: NURC explores novel autonomous concepts for future ASW

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