A fleet of autonomous systems to provide surveillance, detect and track potential threats, and enhance situational awareness in the maritime domain under new TASK FORCE X, NATO informed.
The Israeli Navy’s Missile Ship Flotilla, the Directorate of Defence Research & Development (DDR&D) in the Israel Ministry of Defense, and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have completed an operational test launch to trial the firing capabilities of the Gabriel 5 sea-to-sea missile.
Minesweepers Yakov Balyaev and Pyotr Ilyichev from the Troops and Forces in the North-East used a Skanda uncrewed surface vehicle to search and neutralize maritime mines of the mock enemy while completing the K-2 task elements, according to the Russian Navy.
British provider of hovercraft and high-speed boats Griffon Hoverwork has received approval in principle (AiP) from classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR) for its new class of landing craft air cushion (LCAC), the Wyvern.
The Danish Navy has received two Watercat 2000 patrol boats, Hugin and Munin, for Frontex missions in the Mediterranean Sea.
The WISAMO wingsail, developed by French manufacturer Michelin, has been selected for France’s new ‘innovative’ offshore patrol vessel with wind-assisted propulsion.
The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) has deployed maritime security unmanned surface vessels (MARSEC USVs) to enhance the security of Singapore’s waters.
The first of the next-generation electronic warfare systems has rolled off the production line as final tests and upgrades are made, the Royal Navy unveiled.
Spanish technology company EM&E Group has been awarded a contract to supply naval equipment for the remote-controlled weapon stations for the Royal Thai Navy.
The US Navy has declared initial operating capability (IOC) status for a new infrared search-and-track (IRST) sensor system developed by Lockheed Martin for F/A-18 Super Hornet strike fighters.
US company Saildrone has deployed unmanned surface vehicles (USVs), equipped with upgraded sensors, to assist the US Navy in monitoring illegal activity along the southern maritime borders.
The US State Department has authorized a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to the Government of Egypt for the modernization of fast missile craft.
The French Defense Procurement Agency (Direction Générale de l’Armement) has signed a contract with Airbus Defense and Space as prime contractor, in partnership with defense company Thales, for a risk-assessment study of the future maritime patrol aircraft program.
The US Navy faces significant challenges in maintaining its combat surface ships, even after receiving an additional $1 billion beyond its initial budget requests for maintenance, a new report from the Government Accountability Office found.
