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Brazilian study recommends procuring Siroco LPD
Siroco (L 9012), a Foudre-class landing ships dock, is being eyed for procurement by Brazil. Source: HS/Harry M SteeleRomania looks to revive Type 22 frigate upgrade programme
The Romanian Navy is looking to restart plans to conduct Phase 2 modernisations on its two Type 22 frigates. Regele Ferdinand pictured underway in UK waters during pre-handover trials Source: BAE SystemsChina, Argentina set for defence collaboration, Malvinas-class OPV deal
A model of China's P18 export corvette, a number of which Beijing has reportedly sold to Argentina. Somewhat controversially, the vessels in Argentine service will be known as the Malvinas class. Source: R D FisherAustralia to donate heavy landing craft to Philippines
The Philippines is set to receive two Balikpapan-class LCHs similar to HMAS Labuan (seen here) from Australia. Source: Royal Australian Navy
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Greece scopes plan for MEKO 200HN mid-life modernisation
Significance EUR400 million cap has been set on planned Hydra-class frigate modernisation Upgrade work will address key sustainability and capability priorities The Hellenic Navy is progressing plans to move forward with the mid-life upgrade of its four MEKO 200HN Hydra-class frigates, but has
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Second batch of U212As to enter German Navy service in 2015
Significance Germany's second batch of U212A submarines will enter service in 2015 The two boats, U35 and U36, have improved communications and special forces capabilities Germany's fifth U212A submarine, U35, will enter service at the end of March after the German Navy's chief of staff, Vice
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Pentagon budget 2016: HASC subcommittee chair aspires to level FY 2016 spending caps to ease USN budgetary challenges
Significance The USN's fiscal year 2016 budget proposal aligns with US lawmakers' priorities However, the plan breaches the 2011 Budget Control Act spending caps, necessitating re-prioritisation The US policymaker in charge of the lower chamber of Congress's naval affairs subcommittee is pleased
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Portugal takes twin-track approach to frigate upgrades
Significance The Portuguese Navy is planning to modernise both of its frigate classes Vasco da Gama class to receive limited modernisation but Bartolomeu Dias class undertaking major refit for future NATO ops The Portuguese Navy has detailed plans for the modernisation of its five-ship frigate
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Vietnam's third Kilo-class submarine arrives in country
The People's Army of Vietnam (PAVN) Navy's third Improved Project 636 Kilo-class diesel-electric submarine (SSK) has arrived in Cam Ranh Bay, according to local media outlets. An online report by local newspaper Tuoi Tre on 31 January carried photos of the vessel, Haiphong (HQ 184), alongside two
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The belligerent bear: Russia updates its military doctrine
Russia's new military doctrine differs from its 2010 predecessor mainly in tone and nuance but, highlighting growing security threats, it also suggests there will be no retreat from the country's military development programme. Dr Mark Galeotti reports -
Ice breaker: China seeks entry to the maritime Arctic
With one-fifth of the world's population, China sees no reason why it would not be interested in Arctic affairs. Matthew Willis considers China's strategic approach to the region and examines how its overtures are being received -
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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Kazakhstan to acquire Su-30SM fighters
Kazakhstan is to acquire the Sukhoi Su-30SM 'Flanker' as it looks to recapitalise its Soviet-era fighter force, the government announced on 4 February. The disclosure was made by the Commander in Chief of the Kazakhstan Air Defence Forces (KADF), Major General Nurlan Ormanbetov, during a visit to
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Senegalese troops train with RAM Mk 3 vehicles
Senegal has taken delivery of RAM Mk 3 light armoured vehicles, the French Ministry of Defence (MoD) revealed on 2 February. The MoD said that French forces had carried out tactical training to prepare two Senegalese motorised companies for their deployment as the rapid reaction force for the UN
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AH-IIA Westland Super Lynx.
Operational speed: 125 kt (232 km/h). Service ceiling: 12,000 ft (3,650 m). Range: 130 n miles (240 km). Role/Weapon systems: ASW/ASV roles. First batch upgraded in 1994-97 to Super Lynx standard with Mk 3 radar and Racal Kestrel EW suite. Further modifications (2010-15) include installation
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Amorim do Valle (River) class
Fleetlist Comment: Three ships transferred from the UK on 31 January 1995. The contract was signed on 18 November 1994. Steel hulled. All minesweeping gear and the 40 mm gun removed on transfer. Used as hydrographic ships. H 35 and H 36 fitted with a stern gantry and second crane amidships for
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Fleetlist Comment: Based at Niteroi. Three similar EDCG-41 craft are to be built at AMRJ, Rio de Janeiro. The first two were laid down in December 2013 and are to be commissioned in 2015. A third craft is to be laid down in 2015.
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Helibras/Eurocopter EC-725 UH-15 Super Cougar Mk II.
Operational speed: 175 kt (324 km/h). Service ceiling: 20,000 ft (6,095 m). Range: 463 n miles (857 km). Role/Weapon systems: Contract awarded on 7 September 2009 for 16 aircraft being built by Helibras. Eight aircraft for ASuW and eight for combat SAR, troop transport and utility roles. The
