Weapons Systems
Missile Cruiser Varyag to Join Russian Task-Force in the Med
The Russian Navy’s missile cruiser Varyag will head to the Mediterranean in October to relieve the lead ship of the Russian task-force deployed to the region, the guided-missile cruiser Moskva, Interfax-AVN reported citing a naval official. Varyag, which is the flagship of Russia’s Pacific Fleet, de
BAE Systems Orders DCNS Heat Exchangers for UK’s Astute Subs
DCNS has signed a contract with BAE Systems to supply four high-efficiency heat exchangers for boats 6 and 7 of the Royal Navy’s Astute-class nuclear-powered attack submarine programme. DCNS has been a preferred supplier of BAE Systems on the Astute programme since 2001. This latest contract makes t
UK: Future Submarine Commanders Meet Raleigh Recruits
The Royal Navy’s prospective submarine Commanding Officers of the future have met the next generation of sailors during a visit to HMS Raleigh for training. The six Officers are currently undergoing Submarine Command Course, an intense six month training package, known as Perisher, which assesses ea
Chief of New Zealand Navy Pays Visit to HMS Collingwood
Rear Admiral Jack Steer, ONZM, Chief Of New Zealand Navy visited the MWS recently as part of a wider visit to the UK. During his time at HMS Collingwood the Admiral visited the Maritime Composite Training System, the Bridge Simulator, the Phalanx Maintainer and the Radar Laboratory. The Admiral then
Top News of the Week September 9 – 15, 2013
Taiwan to Buy Warships from US Navy Taiwan Navy is planning to buy two warships from the US Navy, according to the Agence France-Presse. The warships will be Perry-class frigates, which are estimated to be worth up to USD 5.6 billion. The purchase is part of Taiwan Navy’s efforts to modernize their
Russia Sends Three More Ships to Mediterranean Sea
The Russian Navy is sending three more ships to the Mediterranean Sea, according to Ria Novosti. The three ships, namely, guided-missile cruiser Moskva, the destroyer Smetlivy and the assault landing ship Nikolai Filchenkov, are expected to reinforce the Russian fleet in the region from 7 to 10 ship
HMS Montrose, Hellenic Navy Exercise in Mediterranean
As part of the Response Force Task Group (RFTG), HMS Montrose Is currently in the Mediterranean as part of the COUGAR 13 deployment. One of the main aims of the RFTG and COUGAR 13 is to promote interaction with our allied forces in the region, and as such HMS Montrose Seized the opportunity to colla
UK: Cassidian Optronics Presents New OMS 200 Low-Profile Optronic Mast
At this year’s DSEI exhibition in London, Cassidian Optronics GmbH, previously known as Carl Zeiss Optronics, presents its new OMS 200 low-profile optronic mast. Using newly developed passive sensors the system improves reconnaissance capabilities, especially when visibility is bad. At the same time
VIDEO: Indonesia’s Fatahillah Corvettes to Feature SCANTER 4100 Radar
Ultra Electronics Command and Control Systems has been contracted by the Republic of Indonesia’s Ministry of Defence for the mid-life modernisation of the first of the Fatahillah Class corvettes. Terma’s SCANTER 4100 radar has been selected by Ultra for integration as part of the new Combat System.
Hagel Commends USS Barry Sailors amid Ongoing Syria Crisis
U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel yesterday called the commanding officer of the USS Barry to express his gratitude to sailors serving in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, Pentagon Press Secretary George Little said. Hagel called Navy Cmdr. Thomas Dickinson to thank him and the crew of the Arleigh Bur
VIDEO: Latest Design of UK’s New Frigates Unveiled
The latest design for the Fleet’s frigates of tomorrow have been unveiled as the first contracts were placed for equipment to be fitted to them. Thirteen Type 26 Global Combat Ships will replace the existing baker’s dozen of Type 23 frigates which have served the RN with distinction since the early
MBDA Gets Production Contract from UK MoD
On the 9th September 2013, MBDA received a £250M production contract from the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) for the delivery of the Sea Ceptor air defence weapon system that comprises of the Common Anti-air Modular Missile (CAMM) and system equipment. Sea Ceptor will initially equip the Royal Navy’s
UK: JFD Announces Launch of Its New Range of SDVs
James Fisher Defence (JFD), the leading global sub-sea rescue, operations and engineering company, today announced the launch of its new range of Swimmer Delivery Vehicles (SDVs) known as The SEAL Pod. The launch further strengthens its Special Operations division as well as the breadth of products
Top News of the Week September 2 – 7, 2013
Russian Warships Need to Be Built under Unified Terms to Avoid Delays Construction of warships must be carried out under unified contracts including the cost of their weapons systems to ensure their prompt delivery on budget to the Russian Navy, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said. Greater P