Equipment & technology
Britain’s Trident System More Effective With US Arming Device
Successful tests have been carried out in the US on a new warhead firing system to arm Britain’s nuclear missiles, making them more accurate… By Richard Norton-Taylor (guardian) [mappress] Source: guardian,April 7, 2011;
USA: OSI Geospatical Signs USD 2.2 Million Contract to Provide Fleetwide Licence
OSI Geospatial Inc. has signed a $2.2 million contract to provide a fleetwide license for use by the British Royal Navy. The navy currently used OSI’s tactical navigation software and systems across 75 naval platforms, including submarines. This new fleetwide licence enables the Royal Navy to establ
Germany: Abeking & Rasmussen Celebrates Delivery of First SWATH-type Patrol Boat
On March, 31st SKRUNDA, the Delivery of the first SWATH-type Patrol Boat worldwide, was celebrated by Abeking & Rasmussen. High ranking Latvian and German officials, led by the Latvian Defence Minister, Dr. Artis Pabriks and the German Parliamentary State Secretary of Defence, Christian Schmidt, par
USS Doyle Returns from Six-month Deployment
USS Doyle (FFG 39) returned from a six-month deployment April 5, after successfully conducting Counter Illicit Trafficking (CIT) operations in the U.S. Southern Command’s (USSOUTHCOM) area of responsibility. Doyle conducted CIT operations in support of Joint Interagency Task Force – South’s (JIATF-S
USA: Northrop Grumman Wins USD 30 Million Contract for Navy Ships Equipment
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Garden City, N.Y., is being awarded a $30,086,840 modification to previously awarded contract for the delivery of AN/SPQ-9B radar sets and combat interface kits for use on Navy ships. Work will be performed in Baltimore, Md. (80 percent), Bethpage, N.Y. (15 percent),
Royal Navy’s Ocean Survey Vessel HMS Scott Returns from Antarctic
The Royal Navy’s ocean survey vessel HMS Scott is hoping for a warm welcome on her return to Devonport on Sunday 10 April 2011, after travelling over 22,500 miles (36,000km) through one of the most austere maritime environments on the planet. The ship left her home port last November and has now com
Royal Navy Submarine HMS Triumph Returns to HM Naval Base Devonport
Royal Navy submarine HMS Triumph returned to HM Naval Base Devonport from the Mediterranean on Saturday 2 April after supporting international efforts to protect civilians in Libya over the past two weeks. Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles fired by the Trafalgar Class submarine were part of the coalitio
Chinese Warships FFG Zhoushan and FFG Xuzhou Dock in Durban
TWO Chinese vessels, the FFG (guided missile frigate) Zhoushan and the FFG Xuzhou of China’s 7th Escort Task Force, docked in Durban yesterd… By Edward West (businessday) [mappress] Source: businessday, April 5, 2011;
Abu Dhabi Ship Building Launches “Al Dhafra”, Third Vessel of Baynunah Corvette Class Program for UAE Navy
Abu Dhabi Ship Building, the leading shipbuilder and naval support services provider in the Gulf region and a strategic affiliate of Mubadala, has announced the launch of “Al Dhafra”, the third vessel of the Baynunah Corvette Class Program for the UAE Navy. Abu Dhabi Ship Building further revealed t
UK: Converteam Delivers First Aircraft Carrier Motor for HMS Queen Elizabeth
Power conversion specialist Converteam has completed delivery of the first of the propulsion motors for the Royal Navy’s Queen Elizabeth Class (QEC) aircraft carriers as a part of the company’s contract to design and supply major components of the electric propulsion systems for the two new ships. A
USA: Raytheon Wins USD 312 Million Manufacturing Contract for Standard Missile-3 Block IB Program
The Missile Defense Agency awarded Raytheon Company a $312 million manufacturing contract for the Standard Missile-3 Block IB program. The contract provides the funding necessary to complete the development phase of the SM-3 Block IB program and deliver the rounds to the MDA. “We expect to deliver t
UK: HMS Vengeance Forced Back to Base
A nuclear-powered submarine of the Royal Navy has returned to its home port after a mechanical failure led to a loss of propulsion while tra… (guardian) [mappress] Source: guardian,April 4, 2011;
UK: Royal Navy’s Type 23 Frigate to Get New Lease of Life
The Royal Navy’s Type 23 frigate, HMS Lancaster, is undergoing an extensive refit at Portsmouth Naval Base as part of a £17.9 million contract with BAE Systems, reflecting the Company’s continued growth in support services. The mid-life upkeep will significantly upgrade the capability of the 20 year
USA: Raytheon Wins USD 46.9 Million Torpedo Systems Contract
Raytheon Full Service Partnering Corp., Keyport, Wash., is being awarded a $46,954,710 cost-plus-fixed-fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-q… [mappress] Source: defense, April 1, 2011;