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Indonesian corvette damages sonar dome in search for AirAsia aircraft
The newest of four Indonesian Navy Diponegoro (Sigma)-class corvettes, KRI Frans Kaisiepo. Source: Damen Schelde Naval ShipbuildingSafehaven Marine successfully completes hydrographic craft contract for the Polish Navy
MH1, the first of four Wildcat 40 hydrographic catamarans built by Ireland-based Safehaven Marine for the Polish Navy, is seen here on sea trials. Source: Safehaven MarineChina commissions Type 054A frigate into East Sea Fleet
A Jiangkai II Type 054A guided-missile frigate, Xuzhou, similar to Huanggang, which was commissioned on 16 January. Source: Xinhua News AgencyUSN to forward deploy Aegis Baseline 9 guided-missile cruiser to Japan in 2015
The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville under way in the Arabian Sea. Source: US Navy
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RBS15 Mk 3 completes sea acceptance test for Polish Navy
Saab and the Polish Navy have conducted a successful commissioning and sea acceptance test of the RBS15 Mk 3 anti-ship, surface-to-surface guided weapon on board the navy's Orkan-class fast attack craft ORP Orkan . In October 2006, Saab was contracted by the Polish Ministry of Defence and local
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Surface Navy 2015: ESSM Block 2 transitions into EM&D;
Key Points ESSM Block 2 introduces a new active/semi-active radar seeker Canada signed the Block 2 EM&D MoU in November 2014 The US-led Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) Block 2 programme has formally transitioned into its engineering, manufacturing, and development (EM&D) phase, the US
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Surface Navy 2015: Raytheon to conduct live Excalibur N5 maritime projectile test, and considers dual mode seeker
Key Points In 2015, Raytheon expects to conduct a live fire test of its Excalibur 5-inch projectile designed for maritime use The company is developing the system with internal research and development funding Raytheon expects by mid-2015 to conduct a live fire test of its Excalibur 5-inch
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Surface Navy 2015: USN nears decision on SEWIP Block 3
Key Points SEWIP Block 3 award set for the first quarter of 2015 The new electronic attack capability will integrate into the AN/SLQ-32(V)6 system delivered under SEWIP Block 2 The US Navy (USN) is poised to shortly announce source selection for its next-generation Surface Electronic Warfare
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Charles de Gaulle to sail for Gulf, possible participation in Islamic State air strikes
Key Points The French Navy's Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier battlegroup sails for the Gulf The carrier's air wing may conduct strikes against Islamic State targets in Iraq The French Navy's nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle is deploying with its battlegroup to the Gulf, and
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Closing arguments: evaluating naval challenges and capabilities in the Gulf
Martin Ewence analyses the maritime security balance in the Gulf and considers the security risks to the Strait of Hormuz and to regional trade routes. He considers how navies would respond to any threats, and how this response requirement shapes deployments, tactics, and capabilities -
Changing the game: US Navy applies new approaches to submarine threats
As the US Navy rebalances to the Asia-Pacific region, the fleet is modernising its anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capability. Geoff Fein and Grace Jean explore how the service's airborne ASW assets are keeping pace with evolving submarine threats -
Heading West: the PLAN spreads its African influence
Alongside its Indian Ocean naval escort fleet, China also is investing in naval and maritime presence across the African continent. John Stupart discusses the prominent focus on West Africa in particular
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Afghanistan to receive additional armed MD 530F helos
The Afghan Air Force (AAF) is to receive 20 armed MD Helicopters Inc (MDHI) MD 530F Cayuse Warrior helicopters to provide additional fire-support to the country's security forces, an official disclosed on 22 January. Speaking at the IQPC International Military Helicopter conference in London, the
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UK MoD eyes BMC4I capability for the Falklands
Key Points LEAPP-type solution is expected to be acquired to provide air defence for the Falklands by mid-2016 LMUK likely to position SAMS for Falklands and Australian requirements The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) is expected to imminently issue a Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (DPQQ)
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Violent protests against electoral law likely to intensify, leading to property damage in cities across DRC
EVENT The National Assembly of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) passed a draft bill on 17 January requiring the conduct of a nationwide census before the next legislative and presidential elections, scheduled for 2016, can take place. Owing to the scale of the challenge of carrying out a
