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Australia requires help for future submarine

Australia's desire for a fleet of indigenously built next-generation submarines is proving over-ambitious, with difficulty experienced in maintaining the necessary industrial capabilities. Assistance will therefore be sought from allies

06 November 2009

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Collins-class successors could cost $33bn

Sweden set to sail ahead with multirole support ship

FMV's baseline RoPax design as prepared during the feasibility phase. (FMV)

The L10 project will seek a single multirole vessel for fleet logistic support and replenishment, amphibious lift and sealift; the FMV is considering both naval designs and commercially derived RoPax solutions

02 November 2009

Collins-class successors could cost $33bn

A think-tank has advised Australia to compromise over its replacement submarine fleet as "the inclusion of a specific capability [may lead to] risk and cost disproportionate to the gain"

30 October 2009

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Review of Australian submarine build strategy needed, says analyst

Japan advances BMD project with SM-3 interception

A Japanese ship has carried out a successful exo-atmospheric Standard Missile interception of a ballistic missile target.

30 October 2009

NURC gets wrapped up in TANGLEX trial

The two-day port and harbour security trial tested static and deployable barriers and acoustic loud hailers for use as part of a layered defence system to counter small boat threats

28 October 2009

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Floating barrier protects maritime assets

Combating the scourge of the sea

Members of a VBSS team from USS Gettysburg and USCG Tactical Law Enforcement Team South intercept a suspected pirate mothership after responding to a distress signal from a merchant vessel in the Gulf of Aden on 13 May. (US Navy)

An increase in robberies and hijackings, especially off Somalia, has seen a growing number of companies develop non-lethal weapons and other equipment intended to help naval and merchant vessels defeat pirate attacks

26 October 2009

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DSEi: BAE Systems offers layered defence for commercial ships

Belgian Navy: international ops on a shoestring budget

MCM operations are a core BN capability and the six Flower-class (Tripartite) minehunters were extensively modernised between 2006 and 2009. Each ship – this is BNS Aster – now requires a crew of just 35. (Guy Toremans)

With a small frontline fleet of two frigates and six MCMVs, Belgium's Maritime Component punches above its weight on the global stage. But the navy is facing budget restrictions

23 October 2009

Interview: Commander Johnny Ley, Commanding Officer, HMS Cornwall

Commander Johnny Ley (UK Royal Navy)

The multinational anti-piracy operation in the Gulf of Aden has reduced the number of successful hijackings in the region

23 October 2009

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On dry land - The onshore drivers of piracy

BAMS-D completes first operational deployment

The US Navy owns two BAMS-D aircraft and has been developing tactics and doctrine for the employment of HALE UAVs since November 2006

22 October 2009


South Korean navy requests homegrown Aegis destroyers

Although South Korea is anxious to increase its defences against North Korea, emerging concerns over domestic defence spending could prove a stumbling block

16 October 2009

QinetiQ's PACSCAT technology demonstrator set to start trials

The PACSCAT concept relies upon partial support of the vessel by an air cushion to reduce hull resistance

14 October 2009

Nordic shake-up: Scandinavian navies

The navies of the Scandinavian region are attempting to become smaller but fitter

05 October 2009

UK Apaches complete maritime training on board HMS Ocean

The MoD is satisfied that the helicopters can safely operate from either HMS Ocean or the UK's two aircraft carriers, HMS Illustrious and HMS Ark Royal

01 October 2009

Israel seeks sixth Dolphin in light of Iranian 'threat'

Israel has reportedly modified the Dolphins' four 650 mm torpedo tubes to accommodate submarine-launched cruise missiles capable of carrying nuclear warheads

01 October 2009

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Iran threat steers Israeli navigation of Red Sea

Thailand's submarine ambitions back on agenda

The Thai navy sees the purchase of submarines as a growing necessity in light of regional developments

25 September 2009