Source: UK Defence Journal By George Allison Options are currently being considered for arming the Type 26 Frigate with land attack missiles. Nicholas Soames, Member of Parliament for Mid Sussex, asked: “To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to introduce Tomahawk Land Attack Missile capability to the surface fleet.”… Continue reading ARMING THE TYPE 26 FRIGATE WITH LAND ATTACK MISSILES “CURRENTLY BEING CONSIDERED”
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FRANCE BEGINS DELIBERATIONS ON NEW AIRCRAFT CARRIER
Source: Reuters France will make a decision on the replacement of its flagship aircraft carrier the Charles de Gaulle at the start of 2020, its armed forces minister said on Tuesday. The carrier has been in service since 2001 but Paris is looking to build a vessel that would take into consideration expected technological advances… Continue reading FRANCE BEGINS DELIBERATIONS ON NEW AIRCRAFT CARRIER
ITALY PLANS TO SLASH HALF A BILLION DOLLARS FROM DEFENSE IN 2019
Source: Defense News By: Tom Kington Italy will cut €450 million (U.S. $512.3 million) from its planned defense spending in 2019 by suspending helicopter and missile purchases and canceling an office move by the defense ministry to help shore up social welfare and tax cuts, a defense source has told Defense News. Italy’s total outlay… Continue reading ITALY PLANS TO SLASH HALF A BILLION DOLLARS FROM DEFENSE IN 2019
SEAPOWER AND STRATEGY AT UNIVERSITY PLYMOUTH, PORT FACILITY SECURITY OFFICER (PFSO) (DfT)
Seapower and Strategy at University of Plymouth, Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) (DfT) About the course: The International Ship and Port-Facility Security (ISPS) Code specifies that the Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) is responsible for the development, implementation, revision, and maintenance of the Port Facility Security Plan (PFSP). The PFSP outlines the required measures to… Continue reading SEAPOWER AND STRATEGY AT UNIVERSITY PLYMOUTH, PORT FACILITY SECURITY OFFICER (PFSO) (DfT)
RN SHIP INTERCEPTED BY IRAN’S ATTACK BOATS IN THE GULF
By Martina Bet Source: Express A ROYAL NAVY type 45 Destroyer was met by three Iranian fast attack boats while escorting a trio of British vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, sparking a stand-off between naval forces. HMS Dragon, which patrols the Eastern Mediterranean, was travelling through the Persian Gulf when Iran’s machine gun boats… Continue reading RN SHIP INTERCEPTED BY IRAN’S ATTACK BOATS IN THE GULF
TKMS FOCUS ON SUBMARINE BATTERIES
Source: Monch At Euronaval 2018 in Paris this week, thyssenkrupp Marine Systems will unveil the prototypes of a new lithium-ion battery system for submarines, which it has developed in collaboration with Saft: in an adapted form, the system could also be used for other maritime applications in future. “The use of the new battery technology… Continue reading TKMS FOCUS ON SUBMARINE BATTERIES
U.S CARRIER ENTERS ARCTIC CIRCLE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 28 YEARS
By Tyler Rogoway Source: The drive The American nuclear-powered supercarrier USS Harry S. Truman sailed into the Norwegian Sea on Friday, a move that marks the first time a U.S. Navy carrier has been in the Arctic Circle since USS America participated in a NATO exercised dubbed North Star back in September of 1991. USS… Continue reading U.S CARRIER ENTERS ARCTIC CIRCLE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 28 YEARS
TWO US NAVY WARSHIPS TRANSIT TAIWAN STRAIT
By Steven Stashwick Source: The Diplomat U.S. Defense officials confirmed that the Japan-based destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur and the cruiser USS Antietam transited through the Taiwan Strait on Monday. Reuters reported that the transit was being considered by U.S. officials two days before it was conducted. The strait’s width varies between about 70 and 100… Continue reading TWO US NAVY WARSHIPS TRANSIT TAIWAN STRAIT
TKMS BOSS TALKS “SPEED DATING” AMONG EUROPEAN SHIPBUILDERS
Source: Defense News By: Sebastian Sprenger The elimination of Kiel-based ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems from the German MKS-180 combat ship competition sent shock waves through the industry in the spring, leaving Dutch shipbuilder Damen with a real chance to win the business. TKMS has since partnered with German Naval Yards to remain in the race, prompting… Continue reading TKMS BOSS TALKS “SPEED DATING” AMONG EUROPEAN SHIPBUILDERS
TYPE 26 FRIGATE WINS CANADIAN FRIGATE COMPETITION
Source: UK Defence Journal By George Allison Canada has selected the Type 26 Frigate as the preferred option for the Royal Canadian Navy’s future Canadian Surface Combatants. The Canadian Surface Combatant is the name given to the procurement project that will replace the Iroquois and Halifax class warships with up to 15 new ships beginning… Continue reading TYPE 26 FRIGATE WINS CANADIAN FRIGATE COMPETITION