Denmark will replace the RAT-31 DL radar situated in Bornholm, at the very east of Denmark in the Baltic Sea. (Selex ES)  Denmark is to replace two of its coastal air-defence radars to enhance the surveillance of its airspace, Janes has learnt.  A Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) spokesperson informed Janes on 26 July that the authority plans to replace the Alenia Marconi Systems S-723 Martello 3D radar on the island of Bornholm and the Leonardo RAT-31 DL (previously Selex) radar in Skagen.  The spokesp...

A TV screen showing an image of the Hwasong-18 intercontinental ballistic missile at a North Korean military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the signing of the armistice. (Kim Jae-Hwan/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)  North Korea has for the first time displayed its Hwasong-18 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) at a public event. The weapon was showcased at a parade on 27 July to mark the 70th anniversary of Korean Armistice Agreement.  The Hwasong-18 is a nuclear-capable ICBM that has been test-fired twice thus far....

Sefine Shipyard's Marlin USV will be equipped with BMC Power's Azra Marine diesel engine, pictured here on display at IDEF 2023. (Janes/Prathamesh Karle)  Turkey-based BMC Power, a subsidiary of BMC Automotive and Trade Industry, will equip Sefine Shipyard's Marlin unmanned surface vessel (USV) with its Azra Marine diesel engine under an agreement signed between the two companies and Seft Engineering at the 16th International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF) held from 25 to 28 July in Istanbul.  Seft Engineering is responsible for integrating the...

The US Government Accountability Office says the US Coast Guard needs to stablise the design of the service's proposed Polar Security Cutters. (VT Halter Marine)  The US Coast Guard (USCG) should put off construction of its proposed Polar Security Cutters (PSCs) until the PSC design is stabilised, according to a recently released US Government Accountability Office (GAO) report.  “The Polar Security Cutter's (PSC) design is not yet mature, which has led to an extended design phase and contributed to a three-year schedule delay in the shipyard...

RA 4 de Abril,   the first of two LCT 200-70 landing craft being built by CMN for Angola.  (CMN)  The first of two new 70 m landing craft being built by French shipbuilder Constructions Mécaniques de Normandie (CMN) in Cherbourg for the Angolan Navy has arrived in Angola, a CMN source confirmed to Janes.  RA 4 de Abril (ND 15) arrived at the Angolan port of Luanda on 19 July onboard the Dutch-registered heavy-load vessel MVYacht Express, completing a near month-long journey from Cherbourg.  The 70 m-long roll-on/off-type ships ar...

RAF Flylingdales in North Yorkshire supports the UK Space Operations Centre and is capable of tracking objects in space, including satellites and debris, up to 3,000 mile away. (DVIDS/Robert Lingley)  The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the UK Space Agency have published a joint space domain awareness (SDA) report that outlines their potential future requirements.  The requirements, as detailed in the Cross Government SDA Requirements Publication on 21 July, will be delivered within a dual-use military and civil SDA system of systems.  SDA i...

Armelsan's Orkun 2053 helicopter dipping sonar on display at IDEF 2023. (Janes/Prathamesh Karle)  Turkey's Armelsan Defence Technologies displayed for the first time a scale model of its locally designed and developed Orkun-2053 helicopter dipping sonar at the 16th International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF), held from 25 to 28 July in Istanbul.  The sonar is designed for operating in both deep and shallow waters. The overall weight of the system – including the winch and the cable – is around 270 kg. It has an operating depth of 350 m and is...

Unirobotics' Trakon Targan RWS on display at IDEF 2023. (Janes/Prathamesh Karle)    Turkey-based Unirobotics' remote weapon stations (RWSs) will be integrated on the Turkish navy's offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) and unmanned surface vessels (USVs), Unirobotics board member Cem Kurter confirmed to   Janes  at the 16th International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF) held in Istanbul.   Among the RWSs displayed by Unirobotics at IDEF 2023, the Trakon Targan, developed in partnership with Havelsan, will be integrated on the Hisar-c...

A model version of the Çaka S-KUSV on display at IDEF 2023. (Janes/Prathamesh Karle)  Turkey's Havelsan, Roketsan, Kraken Marine, and Asisguard have jointly designed and developed a submersible kamikaze unmanned surface vessel (S-KUSV) named Çaka, which they unveiled for the first time at the 16th International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF) held from 25 to 28 July in Istanbul.  Kraken Marine, specialised in designing high-speed tactical vessels, is responsible for the construction of the USV; Asisguard is providing the optical systems for navi...

The new class of Dry Combat Submersible has reached initial operational capability. (Lockheed Martin)  A new class of Dry Combat Submersible (DCS) used by US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and developed by Lockheed Martin reached initial operational capability (IOC) in June, the company confirmed on 24 July.  Lockheed Martin has been contracted to build three DCS undersea mobility vehicles, of which two hulls – DCS 1 and DCS 2 – have been delivered to date.  Intended to enable the safe, clandestine delivery of special operations forces...

The US Coast Guard is studying the use of unmanned vessels to recover space capsules and other materials in the sea. (SpaceX)  The US Coast Guard (USCG) has received approval to look at using autonomous vessels for the recovery of materials to help prepare for the rising tide of space launch capsules, equipment, and debris landing in the ocean in the coming years.    Congress authorised a pilot programme in December 2022 for the USCG, which may last for up to five years, the US National Academies noted in its report,   The Coast Gua...

One of the Abu Mahdi long-range anti-ship missiles that was displayed during the induction ceremony. (Islamic Republic News Agency)  The Abu Mahdi long-range anti-ship missile has entered service with both the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy (IRIN) and the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN), it was announced on 25 July.  At least 11 missiles were displayed during an induction ceremony attended by Minister of Defence Brigadier General Amir Mohammadreza Ashtiani, IRIN Deputy Commander Admiral Hamza Ali Kaviani, and IRGCN Commander Rear A...

A model of the new Ulaq Kama X-USV on display at IDEF 2023. (Janes/Prathamesh Karle)  Ares Shipyard and Meteksan Defence unveiled a new expendable unmanned surface vessel (X-USV), named Ulaq Kama, at the 16th International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF) held from 25 to 28 July in Istanbul.  Ares Shipyard is responsible for the design and manufacturing of the vessel, while Meteksan Defence is responsible for the integration of remote and autonomous command. The vessel can be remotely operated in a semi-autonomous mode, and in a fully autonomous...

During ‘Large Scale Exercise 2021', Marine KC-130J loadmaster deployed a Navy Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System launcher. The US Navy and the US Marine Corps forces expect to conduct similar and expanded operations for ‘Large Scale Exercise 2023'. (US Marine Corps)  Leaders from the US Navy (USN) and the US Marine Corps (USMC) said they expect this year's ‘Large Scale Exercise (LSE) 2023', which takes place from 9 to 18 August, to push the US naval forces and command to the limit around the globe.  “We've not done anything like th...

Meteksan unveiled its new Yakamos-RT sonar at the IDEF 2023 exhibition in Istanbul. (Janes/Prathamesh Karle)  Turkey's Meteksan Defence unveiled a new retractable sonar, named Yakamos-RT, at the 16th International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF) held from 25 to 28 July in Istanbul.    The sonar is an improved version of the Yakamos 2020 developed by Meteksan and is designed for anti-submarine warfare (ASW) operations in shallow waters. It was developed with the need to equip smaller surface combatants, such as patrol boats and unmanned surf...

The image of a Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon aircraft overflying a Chinese Dongdiao-class intelligence ship, released by the Australian Department of Defence amid Exercise ‘Talisman Sabre' 2023. (Commonwealth of Australia)  The Australian Department of Defence (DoD) has released images of the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessel that is said to be on passage near the country while Canberra hosts a large-scale military exercise.  These images, which were released by the DoD on 24 July, depict a Royal Australian Air Force (RAA...

The Royal Navy's aircraft carrier HMS   Prince of Wales  departs the harbour area of Rosyth dockyard on 22 July 2023 following nine months of repairs.  (Crown Copyright)    The Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carrier HMS   Prince of Wales  has completed repairs and capability upgrades at Rosyth Dockyard in Scotland ahead of its return to service later in 2023, the UK Royal Navy (RN) has announced.     The repairs were necessitated following damage suffered to   Prince of Wales'...

Impeccable  sailing into RSS    Singapura – Changi Naval Base.  (Singapore Ministry of Defence)  One of the four Invincible (Type 218SG)-class diesel-electric submarines (SSKs) acquired for the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) has arrived in the country, and the vessel will be undergoing local sea trials.  The trials are being conducted ahead of the boat's commissioning and are done as part of efforts to eventually operationalise the vessel, the country's Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) announced on 20 July.    M...

Leonardo's 76/62 Sovraponte medium-calibre gun will equip the new frigates. (Leonardo)  The Netherlands Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded Leonardo a contract for the supply of four 76/62 Sovraponte lightweight medium-calibre guns to equip a new class of Anti-Submarine Warfare Frigate (ASWF) on order for the navies of Belgium and the Netherlands.  Announced by the MoD on 20 July, the contract includes an option for additional Sovraponte mountings scheduled for the Royal Netherlands Navy's (RNLN's) amphibious and logistics ships. No value h...

The Ghanaian SBS's two new Defenders. (Ghana Navy)  The US government has donated two 38 ft Defender-class boats to Ghana's Special Boat Squadron (SBS), the Ghana Navy announced on 19 July.  It said a ceremony was held on 14 July at Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC) in Nutekpor to commission the boats that were delivered with associated equipment, as well as a new pontoon pier at the facility.  “The boats will enable the SBS to respond swiftly to maritime challenges and carry out critical operations with enhanced efficiency in the Gulf of Guin...