Equipment & technology
New Zealand invests $21.2M in Anzac-class frigate communication updates
The Government of New Zealand has revealed that work is underway to upgrade the communication systems of its two Anzac-class frigates HMNZS Te Kaha and Te Mana.
Israeli Navy to test wave technology in its bases
The Israeli Ministry of Defense has entered into a collaboration agreement with Swedish wave energy technology company Eco Wave Power Global AB to examine the feasibility of installing the company’s technology in its bases.
Austal to support entire USN LCS fleet with new SEC contract
Shipbuilder Austal USA has been awarded a sustainment execution contract (SEC) for the repair, maintenance and modernization of all littoral combat ships (LCSs) homeported in Mayport, Florida for the United States Navy. The agreement follows the SEC contract recently signed with the US Navy for San-
Huntington Ingalls lands $273M navy maintenance contract
US largest military company Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) has won a $273 million contract to support the US Navy’s maintenance programs.
New advanced radar systems on Anzac-class frigates hit IOC
The Royal Australian Navy’s Anzac-class frigates have been upgraded with new air search radar systems that reached initial operating capability (IOC).
Foxhole Technology secures $5B US Navy Seaport-NxG contract
Foxhole Technology has secured the U.S. Navy SeaPort-NxG indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for engineering and program management support services.
Rostec delivers diesel-gas turbine units for Russian frigates
The United Engine Corporation (UEC), part of Russian state corporation Rostec, has delivered locally-made M55R seaborne diesel/gas turbine power units to the Severnaya Verf Shipyard for Project 22350 frigates. The M55R power units are set to replace imported engines on the Russian frigates, Rostec s
Royal Navy Type 26 frigates to sport James Fisher monitoring system
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has selected James Fisher Mimic’s (JFM) Condition Monitoring System to maintain the UK Royal Navy’s future Type 26 frigate fleet. Having used condition-based maintenance (CBM) for many years, the UK Royal Navy will adopt Mimic to capture, connect, and combine all ves
iXblue targets stronger US presence with new partnership
iXblue Inc. and iXblue Defense Systems have formed a strategic partnership with Ocean STL Consulting with the aim of strengthening its presence in the U.S. defense sector, among others.
Schiebel S-100 UAS wraps up trials for Hellenic Navy
Schiebel’s vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned air system (UAS) CAMCOPTER S-100 has completed trials for the Hellenic Navy. The UAS was stationed onboard the Elli-Class Frigate Aigaion (F-460) in the Mediterranean Sea west of Crete. In a one-week trial, the S-100 showcased its range, endura
Saab inks contract for German Navy’s F123 frigates
Saab has secured a contract with the German Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) to deliver and integrate new naval radars and fire control directors for and in the German Navy’s frigates of the Brandenburg-Class (F123).
Damen Naval gets new cutting machine
Damen Naval, dedicated naval shipbuilding division of the Damen Shipyards Group, has purchased a new metal cutting machine from Messer Cutting Systems GmbH. Moreover, the machine can execute plasma or oxyfuel cutting and is suitable for all carbon steel varieties, stainless steel as well as aluminiu
Damen equipment for five Spanish Navy vessels
Spanish shipbuilder Navantia has contracted Damen Marine Components (DMC) for a series of rudders and steering gear systems that will be installed on board five Spanish Navy vessels. These next-generation vessels are of the F110 frigate class. DMC’s scope involves supplying Navantia with Twin Van de
ENGIE Axima wins HVAC-R/CBRN deal for German Navy’s F126 frigates
Engie Axima Germany has been selected to provide a heating, ventilation and air conditioning system as well as the CBRN protection and the cooling systems for the German Navy’s F126 class frigates.