Equipment & technology
USA: Lockheed Martin Wins USD 42.3 Million MLRS Contract
Lockheed Martin received a $45.3 million contract to upgrade 22 Finnish Army M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) launchers, incorporating the Universal Fire Control System and other enhancements. The upgrade enables the launchers to fire precision GPS-guided munitions for the first time. “Finl
U.K. Missile Submarine Cost Rises
Britain will use a new nuclear reactor design to power the Royal Navy’s next generation of ballistic missile submarines, said government off… By Andrew Chyter (defensenews) [mappress] Source: defensenews , May 19, 2011;
USA: Marotta Controls Gets USD 14.27 Million LAU-7/127 Contract
Marotta Controls, Inc.*, Montville, N.J., is being awarded a $14,276,000 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (N00019-06-D-0021) to exercise an option for the procurement of up to 400 pure air generating systems for integration into
UK: Defence Secretary Announces Plans for Successor Nuclear Deterrent Submarine
Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox has today announced that approval has been given for the early phase of design of the submarine that will deliver the UK’s nuclear deterrent well into the 2060s. The submarines that will replace the existing Vanguard Class will be powered by a new nuclear propulsion sys
USA: General Dynamics Wins USD 29.88 Million Zumwalt-Class Contract
General Dynamics – Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine, is being awarded a not-to-exceed $29,888,155 contract modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-06-C-2303) for long-lead-time material and engineering and support services for the Zumwalt-class guided missile destroyer DDG 1001. Work will be
U.S. 7th Fleet’s Command Ship Hosts JS Hatakaze Operations Crew
The radio and combat information center crew from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ship JS Hatakaze (DD 171) visited U.S. 7th Fleet’s command ship, USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), to tour Operations Department spaces during a subject matter expert exchange May 17. Along with Cmdr. Hideki Sekigawa, JS
Libya: HMS Triumph Strikes Targets in Tripoli
Missiles fired by the Royal Navy and RAF struck targets in Libya’s capital Tripoli last night that are closely involved in the repression of the Libyan people by Colonel Gaddafi’s regime. In conjunction with strikes by other NATO allies, Royal Navy Tomahawk missiles fired from HMS Triumph and Pavewa
UK: HMS Quorn Heads for Gulf
Royal Navy minehunter HMS Quorn left her Portsmouth home on Sunday for the Middle East where she will spend three years on security patrols. The vessel will be taking over duties from sister ship HMS Chiddingfold which is currently stationed in the Gulf as part of the UK’s commitment to maintain a m
Arleigh Burke-Class, Guided-Missile Destroyer Arrives in Singapore
Arleigh Burke-class, guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) arrived in Singapore for a port visit May 16. While in Singapore, McCampbell will be participating in the International Maritime Defense Exhibition (IMDEX) Asia 2011, a maritime defense trade show with more than a dozen navies in
US Navy, Coast Guard Arrive in Montevideo
U.S. Navy guided-missile frigates USS Boone (FFG 28) and USS Thach (FFG 43), and U.S. Coast Guard cutter USCGC Escanaba (WMEC 907) arrived in Montevideo, Uruguay, May 13. The ships’ time in port will be spent training with Uruguayan sailors and fostering international bonds in support of the Souther
Russian Warships Return from Poland
Baltic Fleet task group consisting of small missile ships Zyb and Geizer returned to Baltiysk Naval Base after informal visit to Polish port Szczecin on May 12… (rusnavy) [mappress] Source: rusnavy, May 16, 2011;
Canada: Marport Deep Sea Technologies Inc. Wins Sonar Contract
Marport Deep Sea Technologies Inc., a leading developer of advanced sonar technology for commercial and military applications, announced today that it has been awarded a contract to manufacture the TrailBlazer Sonar for defence contractor General Dynamics Canada. The work will be carried out by Marp
New Zealand: Anzac Class Frigate Successfully Test Fires PHALANX Close-In Weapons System
HMNZS TE MANA has successfully test-fired her Close in Weapons System (CIWS) during exercises in the South China Sea. The CIWS (also known as a Phalanx) is a 6 barreled radar controlled 20mm machine gun that can fire up to 75 rounds of hardened steel bullets a second (4500 per minute). The purpose o
HDW, LLP Sign Frame Agreement with Norwegian Defence Logistic Organisation
Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft GmbH (HDW), a company of ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems, and MarineForce International LLP (MFI) have signed a frame agreement with the Norwegian Defence Logistics Organisation on supplies and services for their German built ULA-class submarines. The frame agreement ensures