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January 2016 News - Naval Forces, Defense Industry, Navy Technology, Maritime Security
 
 

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PT PAL Shipyard Launched the 1st Tarlac Class Strategic Sealift Vessel LPD for the Philippine Navy
 
Indonesian state-owned shipbuilder PT PAL launched BRP Tarlac (LD601) the Philippine Navy's first Strategic Sealift Vessel (SSV) at its shipyard in Surabaya. The vessel was launched and christened right before the launch of a SIGMA 10514 Perusak Kawal Rudal (PKR) guided-missile frigates for the Indonesian Navy (TNI AL).
Indonesian state-owned shipbuilder PT PAL launched BRP Tarlac (LD601) the Philippine Navy's first Strategic Sealift Vessel (SSV) at its shipyard in Surabaya. The vessel was launched and christened right before the launch of a SIGMA 10514 Perusak Kawal Rudal (PKR) guided-missile frigates for the Indonesian Navy (TNI AL).
 

  1. QinetiQ Awarded Contract to Support Delivery of EMALS & AAG on the US Navy Next-Gen CVN
  2. UTC Aerospace Systems Delivers First Sonar Dome Rubber Window of New U.S. Navy Contract
  3. China Commissioned the First Type 272 Icebreaker Haibing With PLAN North Sea Fleet
  4. US SECNAV Names 1st Ship of T-AO(X) Next Gen Fleet Replenishment Oilers USNS John Lewis

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U.S. Navy C-2A Crew Conducted Qualification Flights with French Navy Aircraft Carrier
 
The U.S. Navy recently tested its newly developed Common Control System (CCS) with a submersible unmanned vehicle during a series of underwater missions at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Keyport in Puget Sound, Washington. The CCS successfully demonstrated its capability to provide command and control to a surrogate Large Displacement Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (LDUUV).
On January 6th, a US Navy C-2A Greyhound carrier on-board delivery (COD) aircraft from fleet logistic support squadron VRC-40 "Rawhides" performed some qualification flights with French Navy (Marine Nationale) aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle. Nine traps (arrested landing) and a series of touch and go were performed by three US Navy pilots. The goal was to re-qualify them in operations aboard the French aircraft carrier.
 

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U.S. Navy’s UxS Common Control System Completes 1st Live Demonstration with LDUUV
 
The U.S. Navy recently tested its newly developed Common Control System (CCS) with a submersible unmanned vehicle during a series of underwater missions at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Keyport in Puget Sound, Washington. The CCS successfully demonstrated its capability to provide command and control to a surrogate Large Displacement Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (LDUUV).
The U.S. Navy recently tested its newly developed Common Control System (CCS) with a submersible unmanned vehicle during a series of underwater missions at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Keyport in Puget Sound, Washington. The CCS successfully demonstrated its capability to provide command and control to a surrogate Large Displacement Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (LDUUV).
 

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Russia's 2nd & 3rd Lada Class Submarine Delivery Slips to 2019, Fate of the Class Uncertain
 
There are no plans to discontinue the construction of Project 677 Lada-class diesel-electric submarines (SSK) yet, Deputy Navy Commander-in-Chief Vice Admiral Alexander Fedotenkov told journalists on Thursday. The second and third submarines, the Kronstadt and Velikiye Luki, will be delivered later than scheduled in 2019 but the Russian Navy says the class is much quiter compared to the Project 636 Kilo-class.
There are no plans to discontinue the construction of Project 677 Lada-class diesel-electric submarines (SSK) yet, Deputy Navy Commander-in-Chief Vice Admiral Alexander Fedotenkov told journalists on Thursday. The second and third submarines, the Kronstadt and Velikiye Luki, will be delivered later than scheduled in 2019 but the Russian Navy says the class is much quiter compared to the Project 636 Kilo-class.
 

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Russian Navy First Ivan Gren Class Landing Ship (Project 11711) to Start Sea Trials Next Month
 
The docking trials of the Russian Navy Project 11711 Ivan Gren tank landing ship at the Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad are nearing completion, Yantar’s press officer, Sergei Mikhailov, said on Thursday. The first of class ship is set to start sea trials next month.
The docking trials of the Russian Navy Project 11711 Ivan Gren tank landing ship at the Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad are nearing completion, Yantar’s press officer, Sergei Mikhailov, said on Thursday. The first of class ship is set to start sea trials next month.
 

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Watch French Navy Special Forces Airdrop their ECUME RHIB from a C-130H Aircraft
 
The French procurement agency (DGA) and the French Navy (Marine Nationale) announced they have successfully conducted the first airdrop of the new ECUME RHIB (Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat) during a test conducted on January 13, 2016. The French Navy even released an interesting video of the test which was carried out in Brest harbor (Western France) from a French Air Force (Armée de l'Air) C-130H Hercules transport aircraft.
The French procurement agency (DGA) and the French Navy (Marine Nationale) announced they have successfully conducted the first airdrop of the new ECUME RHIB (Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat) during a test conducted on January 13, 2016. The French Navy even released an interesting video of the test which was carried out in Brest harbor (Western France) from a French Air Force (Armée de l'Air) C-130H Hercules transport aircraft.
 

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French Navy Looking to Deploy Army MLRS from LHDs for Coastal Fire Support Missions
 
The French Navy (Marine Nationale) is looking at ways to improve its coastal fire support and land attack capabilities. The information was first revealed by French defense news website OPEX360: The French procurement agency (DGA) awarded a contract to Airbus Defence & Space to study the integration of Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) with the French Navy Mistral class LHDs.
The French Navy (Marine Nationale) is looking at ways to improve its coastal fire support and land attack capabilities. The information was first revealed by French defense news website OPEX360: The French procurement agency (DGA) awarded a contract to Airbus Defence & Space to study the integration of Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) with the French Navy Mistral class LHDs.
 

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Construction of Large Versatile Landing Ship for Russian Navy to begin in 2018
 
The construction of a large versatile landing ship is planned for 2018, Captain 1st Rank Vladimir Tryapichnikov, chief, Shipbuilding Dept., Russian Navy, has told the Russian News Service radio in an interview. . The Lavina (Avalanche) project was first unveiled during the ARMY-2015 defense exhibiton.
The construction of a large versatile landing ship is planned for 2018, Captain 1st Rank Vladimir Tryapichnikov, chief, Shipbuilding Dept., Russian Navy, has told the Russian News Service radio in an interview. The Lavina (Avalanche) project was first unveiled during the ARMY-2015 defense exhibiton.
 

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Russian Navy Orders 6 Project 636.3 Improved Kilo SSK to Boost Pacific Fleet Submarine Force
 
The construction of six Project 636.3 (NATO reporting name: Improved Kilo-class) diesel-electric submarines, announced by Navy Shipbuilding Dept. chief Vladimir Tryapichnikov on January 16, will boost the Pacific Fleet’s submarine capabilities, a defense industry source told journalists on Tuesday.
The construction of six Project 636.3 (NATO reporting name: Improved Kilo-class) diesel-electric submarines, announced by Navy Shipbuilding Dept. chief Vladimir Tryapichnikov on January 16, will boost the Pacific Fleet’s submarine capabilities, a defense industry source told journalists on Tuesday.
 

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Russian Navy Aircraft Carrier Admiral Kuznetsov & Cruiser Pyotr Veliky to be Upgraded in Late 2016
 
The upgrade of Russia’s only aircraft carrier, the Project 11435 (NATO reporting name: Kuznetsov-class) Admiral Kuznetsov, is to begin in late 2016, Captain 1st Rank Vladimir Tryapichnikov, chief, Shipbuilding Dept., Russian Navy, has told the Russian News Service radio in an interview.
The upgrade of Russia’s only aircraft carrier, the Project 11435 (NATO reporting name: Kuznetsov-class) Admiral Kuznetsov, is to begin in late 2016, Captain 1st Rank Vladimir Tryapichnikov, chief, Shipbuilding Dept., Russian Navy, has told the Russian News Service radio in an interview.
 

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Navantia Said to Be in Negotiations With Saudi Arabia for 5 Avante 2200 Corvettes
 
According to Spanish daily newspaper La Voz de Galicia, Spanish shipyard Navantia is said to be in advanced negotiations with Saudi Arabia for five Avante 2200 corvettes. The newspaper talks about "final phase" of talks. It is likely that Navantia is competing against Lockheed Martin who is offering four Multi-Mission Surface Combatant (MMSC) Ships, an export variant of Lockheed Martin's Freedom class LCS currently in use with the U.S. Navy.
According to Spanish daily newspaper La Voz de Galicia, Spanish shipyard Navantia is said to be in advanced negotiations with Saudi Arabia for five Avante 2200 corvettes. The newspaper talks about "final phase" of talks. It is likely that Navantia is competing against Lockheed Martin who is offering four Multi-Mission Surface Combatant (MMSC) Ships, an export variant of Lockheed Martin's Freedom class LCS currently in use with the U.S. Navy.
 

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Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) first SIGMA 10514 PKR launched at PT Pal Surabaya Shipyard
 
PT PAL has launched the first of two SIGMA 10514 Perusak Kawal Rudal (PKR) guided-missile frigates designated for the Indonesian Navy (TNI AL). PT PAL built these ships in collaboration with Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding (DSNS). The ceremony was attended by the Guests of Honour, namely the Indonesian Minister of Defense, Ryamizard Rycudu along with Coordinating Minister of Maritime Affairs, Rizal Ramli; ambassadors from neighboring countries; the Governor of East Java, Soekarwo and Chief of the Navy Admiral Ade Supandi.
PT PAL has launched the first of two SIGMA 10514 Perusak Kawal Rudal (PKR) guided-missile frigates designated for the Indonesian Navy (TNI AL). PT PAL built these ships in collaboration with Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding (DSNS). The ceremony was attended by the Guests of Honour, namely the Indonesian Minister of Defense, Ryamizard Rycudu along with Coordinating Minister of Maritime Affairs, Rizal Ramli; ambassadors...
 

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General Dynamics’ AN/PRC-155 MUOS-Manpack Radio Supports Testing of MUOS Network
 
The General Dynamics Mission Systems’ two-channel AN/PRC-155 MUOS-Manpack radio has successfully provided voice and data communications with on-orbit Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) satellites during a recently concluded government test of the MUOS satellite network. The demonstration was part of an Army conducted customer test with the AN/PRC-155 MUOS-Manpack radio running terrestrial waveforms – the Soldier Radio Waveform and the Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System waveform – simultaneously with the MUOS waveform. The demonstration, paired with Navy MUOS operational tests, will help determine if the MUOS waveform is ready for operational use across the services.
The General Dynamics Mission Systems’ two-channel AN/PRC-155 MUOS-Manpack radio has successfully provided voice and data communications with on-orbit Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) satellites during a recently concluded government test of the MUOS satellite network. The demonstration was part of an Army conducted customer test with the AN/PRC-155 MUOS-Manpack radio running terrestrial waveforms – the Soldier Radio Waveform and the Single Channel Ground...
 

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Austal Delivers Expeditionary Fast Transport 6 USNS Brunswick (EPF 6) to U.S. Navy
 
Austal Limited (Austal) announced that Expeditionary Fast Transport 6 (EPF 6) was delivered to the U.S. Navy on January 14 during a ceremony aboard the ship at Austal USA’s shipyard in Mobile, Alabama, USA. The delivery of the USNS Brunswick (EPF 6) marks the first ship in its class Austal has delivered to the Navy in 2016.
Austal Limited (Austal) announced that Expeditionary Fast Transport 6 (EPF 6) was delivered to the U.S. Navy on January 14 during a ceremony aboard the ship at Austal USA’s shipyard in Mobile, Alabama, USA. The delivery of the USNS Brunswick (EPF 6) marks the first ship in its class Austal has delivered to the Navy in 2016.
 

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China's PLA Navy commissioned two new Tank Landing Ships
 
A new type of tank landing ship has officially joined the People's Liberation Army's naval force. A launching ceremony was held in a military port belonging to the East China Sea Fleet, unveiled the local media CCTV on Jan. 13, 2016.
A new type of tank landing ship has officially joined the People's Liberation Army's naval force. A launching ceremony was held in a military port belonging to the East China Sea Fleet, unveiled the local media CCTV on Jan. 13, 2016.
 

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Raytheon's SeaRAM intercepts target for the first time with a RAM Block 2 missile
 
Raytheon Company's SeaRAM anti-ship missile defense system used a Rolling Airframe Missile Block 2 for the first time to intercept an incoming target during a U.S. Navy live-fire exercise at China Lake in California. On Jan. 11, 2016, Raytheon also announced it has been awarded a $66.6 million firm-fixed-price contract for fiscal year 2016 for Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) Block 2 guided missile round pack requirements by the US Navy.
Raytheon Company's SeaRAM anti-ship missile defense system used a Rolling Airframe Missile Block 2 for the first time to intercept an incoming target during a U.S. Navy live-fire exercise at China Lake in California. On Jan. 11, 2016, Raytheon also announced it has been awarded a $66.6 million firm-fixed-price contract for fiscal year 2016 for Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) Block 2 guided missile round pack requirements by the US Navy.
 

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U.S. Navy Awards General Dynamics Production Contract for SEWIP 1B3 Electronic Warfare System
 
The U.S. Navy has awarded a production contract for its Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (SEWIP) Block 1B3 to General Dynamics Mission Systems. General Dynamics will deliver Block 1B3 system upgrades over the next five years. The upgrades will be integrated into new and existing Navy ships providing significantly improved situational awareness of the tactical environment surrounding the ship.
The U.S. Navy has awarded a production contract for its Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (SEWIP) Block 1B3 to General Dynamics Mission Systems. General Dynamics will deliver Block 1B3 system upgrades over the next five years. The upgrades will be integrated into new and existing Navy ships providing significantly improved situational awareness of the tactical environment surrounding the ship.
 

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Russia and Larsen&Toubro could cooperate to upgrade Indian Navy's Project 877EKM submarines
 
Russia may cooperate with India’s Larsen&Toubro Company to upgrade Russian-made diesel-electric submarines on the Indian territory, The Economic Times reported on Monday, Jan. 11, 2016. According to a military source of the newspaper, the submarines were initially planned to be modernized at the Pipavav Shipyard belonging to Indian billionaire Anil Ambani.
Russia may cooperate with India’s Larsen&Toubro Company to upgrade Russian-made diesel-electric submarines on the Indian territory, The Economic Times reported on Monday, Jan. 11, 2016. According to a military source of the newspaper, the submarines were initially planned to be modernized at the Pipavav Shipyard belonging to Indian billionaire Anil Ambani.
 

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1st Phase of AGM-158C LRASM Anti-Ship Missile Inflight Tests on F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Completed
 
The U.S. Navy's NAVAIR (Naval Air Systems Command) just released a new picture showing a Super Hornet from Patuxent River’s Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 facility carrying a model of the Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) during a flight test Jan. 6 over Patuxent River, Md. This flight completed the first phase of inflight loads testing for the weapon program. With load testing completed, the U.S. Navy will now focus on noise and vibration trials.
The U.S. Navy's NAVAIR (Naval Air Systems Command) just released a new picture showing a Super Hornet from Patuxent River’s Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 facility carrying a model of the Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) during a flight test Jan. 6 over Patuxent River, Md. This flight completed the first phase of inflight loads testing for the weapon program. With load testing completed, the U.S. Navy will now focus on noise and vibration tests.
 

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Indian Navy Commissions Second Kamorta Class Stealth ASW Corvette ‘INS Kadmatt’
 
INS Kadmatt, second ship of Project 28 (P28) / Kamorta class Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Corvettes, was commissioned into the Indian Navy by the Chief of Naval Staff during a ceremony held at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam on 07 Jan 16. The event marks the formal induction into the Navy of the second of the four ASW Corvettes, indigenously designed by the Indian Navy’s in-house organisation, Directorate of Naval Design and constructed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited, Kolkata.
INS Kadmatt, second ship of Project 28 (P28) / Kamorta class Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Corvettes, was commissioned into the Indian Navy by the Chief of Naval Staff during a ceremony held at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam on 07 Jan 16. The event marks the formal induction into the Navy of the vessel.
 

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US Navy's CNO Adm. John Richardson Released 'A Design for Maintaining Maritime Superiority'
 
The U.S. Navy's Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson released 'A Design for Maintaining Maritime Superiority,' Jan. 5, a document that addresses how the U.S. Navy will adapt to changes in the security environment and continue to fulfill its mission.
The U.S. Navy's Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson released 'A Design for Maintaining Maritime Superiority,' Jan. 5, a document that addresses how the U.S. Navy will adapt to changes in the security environment and continue to fulfill its mission.
 

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ST Marine Celebrates the Interim Delivery for Royal Navy of Oman 3rd Al Ofouq Class Patrol Vessel
 
Singapore Technologies Marine Ltd (ST Marine), the marine arm of Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering), today held the Interim Delivery and Acceptance ceremony for the third Patrol Vessel (PV), RNOV Sadh, together with the Naming Ceremony for the fourth PV, RNOV Khassab, built for the Royal Navy of Oman (RNO). The Guest-of-Honour was the Commander of the Royal Navy of Oman, Rear Admiral (RADM) Abdullah bin Khamis bin Abdullah al-Raisi.
Singapore Technologies Marine Ltd (ST Marine), the marine arm of Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering), today held the Interim Delivery and Acceptance ceremony for the third Patrol Vessel (PV), RNOV Sadh, together with the Naming Ceremony for the fourth PV, RNOV Khassab, built for the Royal Navy of Oman (RNO). The Guest-of-Honour was the Commander of the Royal Navy of Oman, Rear Admiral (RADM) Abdullah bin Khamis bin Abdullah al-Raisi.
 

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