Equipment & technology
Russia: Group of Indian Warships Dock in Vladivostok
A group of Indian warships today arrived in Vladivostok, the main Russian Pacific Fleet base, to begin drills with the Russian Navy after ex… (deccanherald) [mappress] Source: deccanherald, April 19, 2011; A group of Indian warships today arrived in Vladivostok, the main Russian Pacific Fleet base,
U.S. Naval Research Laboratory Tests Underwater Laser Communications
U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) is preparing for another set of field tests that could be used to develop underwater laser communicatio… By Michael Fabey (aviationweek) [mappress] Source: aviationweek, April 19, 2011;
US Navy Plans USD 715 Million Project at Bangor Naval Submarine Base
The Navy is planning to build a new $715 million wharf to load and unload ballistic missiles for Trident submarines at the Bangor base on th… (seattlepi) [mappress] Source: seattlepi, April 19, 2011;
USA: L-3 Communications Wins USD 75 Million Submarine Contract
L-3 Communications, Norfolk, Va. (N00189-07-D-0029), and Perot Systems Government Services, Fairfax, Va. (N00189-07-D-0030), are each being awarded modifications under previously awarded indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, cost-plus-fixed-fee pricing multiple award contracts to provide submarin
Germany: Tognum Wins USD 46.26 Million MTU Engines and Automation Systems Contract
The specialist for propulsion and power solutions Tognum has received a substantial follow-up order for the delivery of MTU engines and automation systems for 20 new vessels of the Indian Coast Guard. The value of the contract, which has been signed by the Tognum subsidiary MTU Asia, is in the mediu
General Dynamics NASSCO Launches US Navy’s Newest Supply Ship
General Dynamics NASSCO, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics, today launched the U.S. Navy’s newest supply ship, USNS William McLean (T-AKE 12), during an evening christening ceremony at the shipyard. The USNS William McLean is the 12th of a class of 14 dry cargo/ammunition ships slated to
USA: Bluefin Robotics Wins ADC MK 5 Subcontract
Bluefin Robotics, a leader in the design and manufacturing of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs), is being awarded a subcontract from Ultra Electronics Ocean Systems, Inc., the world leader in expendable acoustic countermeasures for submarines and surface ships. Bluefin will support Ultra in the
USA: Raytheon Company Completes First Flight Test of Standard Missile-3 Block IA
Raytheon Company completed the first flight test of a Standard Missile-3 Block IA against an intermediate range ballistic missile (IRBM). The test also demonstrated the SM-3 Block IA’s ability to engage a ballistic missile target when launched on remote. “This test certifies phase I of the Phased Ad
U.S. Navy Purchases QBC STAR Hematology Analyzers
QBC Diagnostics is pleased to announce the sale of STAR hematology analyzers to the United States Navy for use on submarines around the globe. The QBC STAR provides a 9-parameter complete blood count through its patented dry hematology approach, which eliminates the need for liquid reagents in the s
UK: HMS Bristol Returns from Refit
Veteran destroyer HMS Bristol is towed into Portsmouth Harbour after a £4m refit on Tyneside – looking rather different from the vessel hauled north in October. Her main mast was removed while in the hands of the A&P yard at Hebburn – the structure was becoming unsafe and wasn’t needed for Bristol’s
USA: Lockheed Martin’s Aegis BMD System Engages Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile For First Time
Lockheed Martin’s Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) system successfully tracked and engaged an intermediate range ballistic missile using data from a remote AN/TPY-2 radar during a test off the coast of Hawaii. This marked the Aegis BMD system’s first engagement against an intermediate range bal
USA: Battelle, Levant Power Corporation Plan to Develop Ocean Power Harvesters
Battelle and Levant Power Corporation jointly announced today the two companies plan to develop and commercialize wave energy harvesting technology for ocean systems. Providing consistent, uninterrupted power to sensors, vehicles and communications systems for ocean borne-devices is an industry-wide
USA: Elizabeth River Deepening for Aircraft Carriers Starts Today
Dredging operations, deepening portions of the Elizabeth River from Lambert’s Point in Norfolk, Va., to the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth begins today. The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is overseeing the approximately $20 million project that will allow the Navy’s nuclear pow
Kockums Performs General Overhaul of Swedish Navy Support Vessel
Kockums performs a general overhaul of HMS Trossö HMS Trossö is a support vessel of the Swedish Navy and the general overhaul is the largest overhaul performed on a marine vessel. It means that Kockums will review the whole ship and replace worn parts – from single screws to electrical systems. The