By Tamir Eshel Source : Defense Update Elbit Systems completed recently a trial test torpedo launch from its Seagull multi-mission, autonomous Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) system. Performed out of Israel’s Haifa port, the trial demonstrated the capability of Seagull to install and launch lightweight torpedoes, adding to the platform’s sensory capabilities. The Seagull is designed… Continue reading AN UNMANNED SEAGULL THAT FIRES TORPEDOS
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HELLENIC NAVY COMMISSIONED TWO NEW TYPE 214HN SUBMARINES
The Hellenic Navy commissioned two more new PAPANIKOLIS-class (Type 214HN) submarines increasing its fleet to 11 old, modernized and newly built units. The two new submarines, MATROZOS (S122) and KATSONIS (S123) were commissioned today on the 23rd of June during a ceremony attended by the President of the Hellenic Republic, the Minister of Defence and… Continue reading HELLENIC NAVY COMMISSIONED TWO NEW TYPE 214HN SUBMARINES
CAMERON DENIES MOD CAN’T FUND NEW SHIPS FOR ROYAL NAVY
By George Allison Sourced : UK Defence Journal David Cameron has rejected claims that a Royal Navy shipbuilding programme has been delayed because the Ministry of Defence has “run out of money”. At a Defence Select Committee meeting on the procurement of new ships for the Royal Navy, concerns were raised about the apparent lack… Continue reading CAMERON DENIES MOD CAN’T FUND NEW SHIPS FOR ROYAL NAVY
SATELLITE IMAGERY REVEALS CHINA’S PROGRESS ON THEIR SECOND AIRCRAFT CARRIER
Sourced : Business Insider via STRATFOR Satellite imagery reveals the progress China has made on its new Type 001A aircraft carrier project. Construction on the carrier began at the Dalian New Shipbuilding Heavy Industry Co.’s shipyard in northeastern Liaoning province in early 2015 and has since proceeded at a brisk pace. The imagery, acquired from… Continue reading SATELLITE IMAGERY REVEALS CHINA’S PROGRESS ON THEIR SECOND AIRCRAFT CARRIER
STRATEGIC WEAPONS : CHINA BOOSTS RANGE AND ACCURACY
Sourced : Strategy Page Recent developments in Chinese ballistic missile and warhead technology indicate that China not only has a missile warhead that is maneuverable but can, when mounted on new, longer range missiles, can hit U.S. carriers or small land targets over 3,000 kilometers away. The various components of such a system began to… Continue reading STRATEGIC WEAPONS : CHINA BOOSTS RANGE AND ACCURACY
RUSSIA FLIGHT TESTS A–235 NUDOL ANTI-SATELLITE MISSILE
Sourced : The Washington Free Beacon By: Bill Gertz Russia conducted a successful flight test of a developmental anti-satellite missile on Wednesday that is capable of destroying satellites in orbit, American defense officials said. The A–235 Nudol direct ascent anti-satellite missile was launched from the Plesetsk test launch facility, located 500 miles north of Moscow,… Continue reading RUSSIA FLIGHT TESTS A–235 NUDOL ANTI-SATELLITE MISSILE
FRANCE BEGINS NAVAL TESTS OF DASSAULT NEURON
Sourced : Naval Today DGA, the French General Directorate for Armament, announced that it has started a new testing campaign for its unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV), Dassault nEUROn. The aim of this round of testing, as DGA said, is to study the use of the UCAV in a naval context. DGA said the campaign… Continue reading FRANCE BEGINS NAVAL TESTS OF DASSAULT NEURON
ISRAELI NAVY PREPARING FOR HAMAS, HEZBOLLAH ROCKET AND MISSILE THREATS (Video)
Sourced : The Jerusalem Post The Israel Navy is in the midst of intensive preparations to deal with a growing rocket and missile threats posed by Hamas and Hezbollah, a senior IDF officer revealed on Wednesday. Preparations include the installation of Rafael’s C-Dome system, which is a sea-based version of the Iron Dome anti-rocket battery,… Continue reading ISRAELI NAVY PREPARING FOR HAMAS, HEZBOLLAH ROCKET AND MISSILE THREATS (Video)
STRATEGIC AGREEMENT OF SYSTEMS SUNLIGHT S.A. WITH THE FRENCH NAVY
Sourced : Systems Sunlight & Wikipedia After the successful participation of SYSTEMS SUNLIGHT in the international tender launched by DCNS, France, the company was awarded the contract for the design, construction and delivery of submarine batteries for the new category of BARRACUDA-class (or SUFFREN-class) nuclear powered attack submarines of the French Navy. After the prototype… Continue reading STRATEGIC AGREEMENT OF SYSTEMS SUNLIGHT S.A. WITH THE FRENCH NAVY
ROLLS ROYCE TO PROVIDE DIESEL GENERATORS FOR FIRST TYPE 26 FRIGATES
Sourced : Naval Today BAE Systems, the company responsible for UK’s Type 26 Global Combat Ship program, has awarded an equipment contract to Rolls-Royce to manufacture diesel generators for the first three Type 26 anti-submarine warfare ships. This marks the first Type 26 manufacturing contract to be agreed since the UK Ministry of Defence announced… Continue reading ROLLS ROYCE TO PROVIDE DIESEL GENERATORS FOR FIRST TYPE 26 FRIGATES