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The US Navy envisions launching the UAV from a P-8A aircraft to localise and track surface and subsurface vehicles recovered aboard surface ships or shore stations
19 November 2009
A different class: new upgrades bring vintage Type 209s back into fashion
A range of modernisation options exist for navies looking to extend the effective life of older Type 209 submarines
18 November 2009
Japan's new dawn: Japan Country Briefing
It remains unclear how the new Hatoyama administration will reshape Japan's relationship with the US, but its major defence review, brought on by government budget restraint, will determine the country's future defence posture
17 November 2009
Astute to embark on sea trials
The SSN is the first UK submarine "to go out new" in 17 years and is regarded as a "quantum leap" over the Royal Navy's preceding Trafalgar class
16 November 2009
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Russia plans reactivation of two Kirov-class cruisers
Moscow wants to have two ships available for global deployments while the third undergoes maintenance
11 November 2009
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
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
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
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
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
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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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
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