Autonomous Systems
SNMCMG2 Concludes Successfully ITALIAN MINEX 12
From 14 to 28 May 2012 the Standing NATO Mine Counter Measures Group 2 (SNMCMG2) participating in ITALIAN MINEX 12 (ITA-MINEX 12), an annual exercise directed by the Italian Navy MCM Forces Command (COMFORDRAG). The Exercise involved 14 naval units from Italy and SNMCMG2 as well as bomb-disposal spe
Spain: DCNS to Present Underwater Innovations at UDT
The 2012 edition of the annual UDT Europe show – a leading forum for the international undersea defence community – will be held in Alicante, Spain, from 29 to 31 May. DCNS specialists will present papers and displays on some of the Group’s latest technologies. A consistent innovator thanks to its R
HNLMS Van Amstel Delivers Supplies to WFP Protection Team
On Sunday 27 May EU Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) Dutch frigate Van Amstel rendezvoused at sea with World Food Programme (WFP) chartered ship MV Caroline Scan to re-supply the Dutch protection team onboard – known as an Autonomous Vessel Protection Detachment or AVPD . The Dutch AVPD, which consists of ar
UK: Raising Money for Charity Aboard HMS Enterprise
Returning to the UK following a 5-month South Atlantic deployment, HMS Enterprise launched straight into Exercise Joint Warrior with just a short period alongside to replenish stores after the long trip across the pond. The tedium of a long sea passage can be challenging but where some see tedium, o
Hydroid Announces REMUS 600-S AUV at IHC in Monaco
Hydroid, Inc., a subsidiary of Kongsberg Maritime and the leading manufacturer of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs), announced its newest AUV, the REMUS 600 Survey (REMUS 600-S) at the XVIII International Hydrographic Conference (IHC) in Monaco. The REMUS 600-S is a high performance version of t
Royal Norwegian Navy Purchases Four Additional REMUS 100 Systems
Hydroid, Inc., a subsidiary of Kongsberg Maritime and the leading manufacturer of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs), announced that the Royal Norwegian Navy (RNoN) has purchased four additional REMUS 100 systems. The AUVs were acquired by the Norwegian Defence Logistics Organisation (NDLO) on be
Japanese MOD Gets Four REMUS 100 Systems from Hydroid
Hydroid, Inc., a subsidiary of Kongsberg Maritime and the leading manufacturer of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs), today announced that it has shipped four REMUS 100 systems to the Japanese Ministry of Defense (MOD). The AUVs will be used for mine countermeasure operations as well as investiga
DCNS to Showcase Wide Range Expertise at Defexpo India 2012
Highlights include the Indian Navy’s Scorpene SSK, the Mistral-Class LHD, the Gowind OPV L’Adroit together with the Barracuda SSN, a future Aircraft Carrier design and DCNS’ services solutions. At the centre of the focus, the Scorpene submarine which Mazagon Dock Limited (MDL) is producing under ToT
Naval Research Laboratory Opens Laboratory for LASR
The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) celebrated the opening of its Laboratory for Autonomous Systems Research (LASR), during a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Washington March 16. The LASR facility will integrate science and technology components into research prototype systems and will become the nerve c
Russian Defense Ministry Redeems Indebtedness to Kyrgyzstan for Leased Military Assets
Russian Defense Ministry has redeemed indebtedness to Kyrgyzstan for leased military assets, reported Interfax referring to press service of Kyrgyzstani defense ministry. According to the ministry, Russia on March 1 transferred $15.466 mln to Kyrgyzstan for military objects leased in the period of 2
Kyrgyzstan’s Claims About Leasing of Russian Air Base in Kant Groundless
Kyrgyzstan’s claims about leasing of Russian air base in Kant are groundless because Bishkek has no reasons to demand payment for Russian military assets deployed in Kyrgyzstan, writes Kommersant. According to Russian foreign and defense ministries, Atambayev “made a muddle”. Kyrgyzstani government
Russian Navy to Receive Iceland Underwater Robots
Russian Navy will receive stand-alone unmanned submersibles made in Iceland. Russian defense ministry plans to spend RUR 744.244 mln on eight autonomous unmanned submersibles produced by Teledyn Gavia (Iceland), reports Nezavisimaya Gazeta newspsper. Three underwater robots are expected to join Russ
Belgian Navy Purchases Two Additional REMUS 100 Autonomous Underwater Vehicles
The Belgian Navy has added to its fleet of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) from Hydroid, Inc., a subsidiary of Kongsberg Maritime and the leading manufacturer of AUVs. Two new REMUS 100 AUVs will enable the Belgian Navy to detect underwater mines, improvised explosive devices and other undeton
Russian Defense Ministry Orders 8 Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Gavia
Russian defense ministry posted an order for 8 autonomous underwater vehicles Gavia on state procurement website; the submersibles are produced by Iceland company Hafmynd. The purchase will be held upon results of an open tender. Russian military is about to spend RUR 742.2 mln for underwater robots