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Chemring remained in the red in 2014

UK energetic materials and counter-measures specialist Chemring's sales fell and earnings remained in the red during 2014, as the group's recently appointed chief executive looked back on "an important and challenging" year. Chemring reported an operating loss of GBP28.2 million (USD42.8

Indonesian corvette damages sonar dome in search for AirAsia aircraft

Key Points Indonesia's Diponegoro (Sigma)-class corvette Frans Kaisiepo suffered damage while en route to assist in QZ8501 recovery efforts The corvette has entered drydock for repair work An Indonesian Navy (Tentara Nasional Indonesia Angkatan Laut: TNI-AL) Diponegoro (Sigma)-class corvette

Safehaven Marine successfully completes hydrographic craft contract for the Polish Navy

Key Points Safehaven Marine completes delivery of four Wildcat 40 hydrographic catamarans All four have been accepted and are ready for service Ireland-based Safehaven Marine has completed delivery of four Wildcat 40 hydrographic catamarans to the Polish Navy. With delivery completed in December

China commissions Type 054A frigate into East Sea Fleet

Key Points China has inducted into service another missile frigate with improved anti-air warfare capabilities Ships in the class are likely to be used to escort larger vessels The People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has inducted a Type 054A Jiangkai II-class guided-missile frigate into service

Saab, Damen seal teaming deal on Walrus submarine replacement programme

Swedish defence and security group Saab and Netherlands-based Damen Shipyards Group have established an exclusive teaming arrangement to jointly pursue the Netherlands' planned Walrus-class submarine replacement programme. Announced by the two partner companies on 20 January, the co-operation

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  Future proofing: European AFVs evolve for road ahead

  To meet constantly evolving operational requirements and increasingly complex tasks Europe's armies are demanding more from their armoured fighting vehicles. Christopher F Foss assesses key programmes under way
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  Skimming the surface: Unmanned maritime systems target new roles

  The development of the USV market has stuttered in comparison with its airborne counterpart, with only target drones keeping many industry players involved. However, initial efforts in the MCM and force protection domains seem to be providing impetus to the market, with some commentators identifying significant potential for USVs in the future. Andrew White reports
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  Aimpoint selection: the UK's SPEAR Cap 3 air-to-surface weapon

  The UK Ministry of Defence is weighing up the options for its Selective Precision Effects At Range Capability 3 air-launched precision-guided weapon programme. Richard Scott reports
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