Fire from the Sea

Investment is flowing into naval surface weaponry, notably anti-ship and land-attack missiles, plus naval gunnery, the latter of which is experiencing a renaissance as...
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Black Sea Flash Point

As Turkey vacillates its affections between NATO and Russia, and since the Russian seizure of Crimea and military action in eastern Ukraine, naval patrols...
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Euronaval Show News – Layered Protection

This year’s Euronaval exhibition is taking place online. The event, which normally happens in Paris, is being presented digitally because of the ongoing Covid-19...

Thales Goalkeeper scores again and again in Sea Acceptance Trials

The first Goalkeeper Close-In Weapon System of the Royal Netherlands Navy equipped with the Upkeep modifications contracted in 2012, was subjected to the Sea...
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Managing the Biggest Aviation Challenge in the Royal Navy

Rear Admiral Connell spoke to Armada International about the responsibility and challenges of developing the Royal Navy’s Carrier Strike capability. “As Rear Admiral Fleet Air...

Thank you for the MEWSIC!

An important step forward in the modernisation of the Royal Navy’s electronic warfare capabilities. The Royal Navy’s surface electronic warfare posture is being overhauled via...
AESA-Radar

Important decision for Germany as a technology base

Sensor supplier HENSOLDT welcomes the German Bundestag's release of billion Euro budget for Eurofighter AESA radar and multi-purpose warship MKS 180. AESA radar Sensor systems supplier...
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BAE Systems awarded naval guns contract for U.K.’s Type 31 frigate program

BAE Systems will produce and deliver Bofors 40 Mk4 and Bofors 57 Mk3 naval guns for the U.K. Ministry of Defence’s Type 31 general...
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Rohde & Schwarz supports intelligence and surveillance operations for naval forces

The multichannel naval COMINT system from Rohde & Schwarz increases situational awareness on naval vessels and expands reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities. Naval forces worldwide are facing changes...
The IRIN Navy frigate Jamaran. (Mohammad Sadegh Heydar)

Iranian Navy Friendly Fire Incident

The Islamic Republic of Iran Navy frigate Jamaran opened fire on one of its own warships, the Konarak on 10 May causing numerous casualties....

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