Equipment & technology
Next-gen mUSVs on the horizon as HavocAI and Lockheed Martin forge strategic partnership
HavocAI has entered into a strategic collaboration with Lockheed Martin Ventures, the venture capital arm of Lockheed Martin Corporation, to accelerate the development and scaling of medium unmanned surface vehicles (mUSVs).
Terma, Sperry Marine partner on Canadian Coast Guard polar icebreaker and MPI programs
Terma Group has partnered with manufacturer and service provider of marine navigation systems Sperry Marine to deliver naval surveillance radars for the Canadian Coast Guard’s multi-purpose icebreaker and polar icebreaker programs.
RTX’s Raytheon tests its Barracuda mine neutralizer in open waters
Raytheon, an RTX business, has demonstrated its Barracuda mine neutralization vehicle in an untethered, semi-autonomous operation for the first time during recent open water testing in Narragansett Bay.
Indian Navy conducts trials of anti-submarine rocket from corvette INS Kavaratti
The Indian Navy has conducted user trials of the extended range anti-submarine rocket (ERASR) from anti-submarine warfare corvette INS Kavaratti.
Astrolight, Lithuanian Navy test laser communication terminal in Baltic Sea
Lithuanian space and defense tech company Astrolight tested its POLARIS free-space laser terminal in the Baltic Sea together with the Lithuanian Navy.
Lockheed Martin delivers AN/SPY-7(V)1 radar antennas to Japan
Aerospace and defense company Lockheed Martin has delivered the first Aegis system-equipped vessel (ASEV) shipset, comprised of four AN/SPY-7(V)1 radar antennas, to the Japan Ministry of Defense (JMOD).
FMD lands deal to support US Navy’s DDG(X) program
Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD) has been awarded a contract to provide the U.S. Navy with an FM 175D high-speed diesel generator engine for integration into the DDG(X) land-based propulsion system test site.
Hellenic Navy’s FDI frigates to feature Exail’s navigation systems
French shipbuilder Naval Group has selected Exail to provide navigation systems for the Hellenic Navy’s defense and intervention frigates (FDI).
Royal Navy rolls out new crewless mine hunting systems
The Royal Navy has rolled out crewless minesweeping equipment to hunt and destroy mines for the first time.
FarSounder’s sonar tech supports navigation of US DARPA’s NOMARS USV
FarSounder’s Argos 3D forward looking sonar (FLS) has been integrated into the navigation system of US DARPA’s newly completed No Manning Required Ship (NOMARS) unmanned surface vessel (USV).
HII forges partnership with C3 AI to expand digital tech and AI footprint
US shipbuilding giant HII and AI application software company C3 AI have teamed up to expand digital technologies and apply artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate shipbuilding throughput at HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding and Ingalls Shipbuilding divisions.
Germany buys joint strike missile from Kongsberg
Norwegian company Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has signed a contract with the German government for the delivery of the joint strike missile (JSM).
Canadian Navy’s River-class destroyers to receive MDA Space’s sensor systems
MDA Space has been awarded next phase contracts for the delivery and integration of two critical sensor systems for the River-class destroyer (RCD) program.
Raytheon scores $250 million contract with Japan’s MELCO for ESSM Block 2 production
Raytheon, an RTX business, has been awarded a $250 million contract from Japan’s Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (MELCO) for Evolved Sea Sparrow Missiles (ESSM) Block 2 licensed production.