Equipment & technology
US Navy tests new avoidance tech for manned/unmanned ops
A “first-of-its-kind” detect and avoidance system called Guardian has proved it will make defense aviation’s manned/unmanned teaming safer during its first flight test at Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) headquarters on 28 July.
SAES upgrades tactical sub simulator for Spanish Navy’s S-70 subs
Spanish provider of underwater technologies SAES has carried out the modernization process of the tactical submarine simulator (SATS) for the Spanish Navy’s S-70 submarines.
Russia’s second Lada-class submarine in final phase of sea trials
Admiralty Shipyards, a subsidiary of the United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC), has begun the final stage of sea trials of the second Lada-class (Project 677) submarine Kronstadt (B-586) built for the Russian Navy.
Eventful RIMPAC 2022 comes to a close
The world’s largest international maritime exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022 concluded on 4 August following more than a month of realistic, relevant combined operations training conducted in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California.
KTG partners with Thales on K50 maritime platform
British maritime technology company Kraken Technology Group (KTG) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Thales for the ongoing development and provision of systems for the Kraken K50 maritime precision engagement platform.
Egyptian and Greek frigates team up in Mediterranean Sea
Egyptian and Greek naval forces have conducted joint drills in the Mediterranean Sea, within the range of the Egyptian Northern Fleet.
US Navy delivers first upgraded CN-235 to RMAF
The US Navy has delivered the first of three Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) CN-235 military transport aircraft converted to a maritime patrol platform.
Curtiss-Wright nets $220M deal to work on US subs and aircraft carriers
Curtiss-Wright Corporation has been awarded contracts valued in excess of $220 million to provide propulsion valves, pumps and advanced instrumentation and control systems for the US Navy’s submarines and aircraft carriers.
UK’s first Type 26 frigate to enter the water later this year, BAE confirms
Royal Navy’s first Type 26 anti-submarine frigate HMS Glasgow will enter the water later this year, shipbuilding company BAE Systems has confirmed.
US clears potential FMS of S-70 follow-on sustainment and support to Greece
The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible foreign military sale (FMS) to the Government of Greece of follow-on support and sustainment of S-70 helicopters.
L3Harris’ autonomous tech tested on US Navy’s USV during RIMPAC
Defense company L3Harris Technologies has partnered with US Navy to demonstrate how unmanned surface vehicle technologies can provide critical support for traditional maritime forces during the 2022 Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC 2022).
IAI brings to light new naval radar for OPVs
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has unveiled a new model of naval radar dubbed STAR-X 3D designed for offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) and other small ships.
US Navy’s Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group trains with NATO ships in Mediterranean
Standing NATO Maritime Group (SNMG) 2 and the US Navy’s Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG) augmented by Italian Navy frigate ITS Alpino (F 594) conducted joint maritime and air defence exercises on July 24 while operating in the Mediterranean Sea.
Heddle Shipyards secures life extension deal for Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker
The Canadian Coast Guard has awarded a vessel life extension contract for the Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker CCGS George R. Pearkes to Ontario-based Heddle Shipyards.