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

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Norway and Poland test fired Naval Strike Missiles
 
The Norwegian and Polish Navies carried out the first joint training exercise involving the test firing of Kongsberg Naval Strike Missiles (NSM), close to the Andoya Island at the northern coasts of Norway.
The Norwegian and Polish Navies carried out the first joint training exercise involving the test firing of Kongsberg Naval Strike Missiles (NSM), close to the Andoya Island at the northern coasts of Norway.
 

  1. GD NASSCO Awarded Contract for U.S. Navy’s Fifth Expeditionary Mobile Base (ESB-5)
  2. French Navy Considering BAE Systems Mark 45 5 Inch Naval Gun for FREMM Frigates Upgrade
  3. Video: Royal Norwegian Navy Skjold-class Corvette Fires NSM against Coastal Land Target
  4. Rheinmetall Canada and IAI/ELTA bring MF-STAR radar to the CSC programme

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Russia’s Navy receives two Shtil-1 shipborne air defense missile system launchers
 
Start Scientific and Production Association, part of Russia’s Tekhnodinamika Group, has delivered two launchers of the Shtil-1 (NATO reporting name: SA-N-12 Grizzly) shipborne air defense missile system to the Russian Navy, Association CEO Vladimir Tretyakov told TASS.

Start Scientific and Production Association, part of Russia’s Tekhnodinamika Group, has delivered two launchers of the Shtil-1 (NATO reporting name: SA-N-12 Grizzly) shipborne air defense missile system to the Russian Navy, Association CEO Vladimir Tretyakov told TASS.

 

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Raytheon and MDA fire-tested SM-3 Block IB missiles with Orbital ATK's TRSM nozzle
 
Raytheon Company and the Missile Defense Agency completed a successful flight test of an improved Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block IB third stage rocket motor. The mission confirmed effective in-flight performance of the upgrade, which previously succeeded in all ground testing. The upgrade will be integrated into the current missile production line.
The Missile Defence Agency has fire-tested two Raytheon SM-3 Block IB missiles. The launch took place between 25 and 26 May 2016, at the west coast of Hawaii. Two missiles designated as Controlled Test Vehicle 01a and 02 were fired successfully from USS Hopper (DDG-70). The two missiles featured Orbital ATK’s Mk 136 Third Stage Rocket Motor (TRSM) nozzle.
 

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China's 26th Type 056 Corvette (Jiangdao class) Qujing Commissioned in PLAN South Sea Fleet
 
A commissioning, naming and flag-presenting ceremony of the new Qujing corvette (hull number 508) of the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN or Chinese Navy) was held solemnly at Yulin Naval Base located in the Yalong Bay (city of Sanya) on Hainan island. The event means that the vessel is officially commissioned to the PLAN. Qujing is the twenty-sixth
A commissioning, naming and flag-presenting ceremony of the new Qujing corvette (hull number 508) of the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN or Chinese Navy) was held solemnly at Yulin Naval Base located in the Yalong Bay (city of Sanya) on Hainan island. The event means that the vessel is officially commissioned to the PLAN. Qujing is the twenty-sixth Type 056 Corvette (Jiangdao class) in the PLAN fleet.
 

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German Navy K130 Corvettes Ready for Saab RBS-15 Mk3 Anti-Ship Missiles
 
The German Navy has authorized on 3 June 2016 the use of the surface-to-surface Saab RBS-15 Mk3 missiles aboard the K130-class corvettes. This type of missiles will give the Marine the capability to engage land targets from the sea.
The German Navy has authorized on 3 June 2016 the use of the surface-to-surface Saab RBS-15 Mk3 missiles aboard the K130-class corvettes. This type of missiles will give the Marine the capability to engage land targets from the sea.
 

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Australia to Equip its Hobart-class AWD Vessels with Raytheon SM-2 Block IIIB Missiles
 
The Australian Navy will equip its Hobart-class Air Warfare Destroyers with the Raytheon SM-2 Block IIIB missiles. According to the US Defence Security Cooperation Agency, the State Department has approved the Foreign Military Sale of the missiles with a cost of USD301 million.
The Australian Navy will equip its Hobart-class Air Warfare Destroyers with the Raytheon SM-2 Block IIIB missiles. According to the US Defence Security Cooperation Agency, the State Department has approved the Foreign Military Sale of the missiles with a cost of USD301 million.
 

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Second Project 11356 Frigate Admiral Essen Commissioned with Russian Navy
 
The first production-standard Project 11356 frigate - the Admiral Essen - has been commissioned for service with the Russian Navy. The Russian Navy flag was hoisted onboard the frigate in a ceremony on the premises of the Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad. The ship will be assigned to the Black Sea Fleet.
The first production-standard Project 11356 frigate - the Admiral Essen - has been commissioned for service with the Russian Navy. The Russian Navy flag was hoisted onboard the frigate in a ceremony on the premises of the Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad. The ship will be assigned to the Black Sea Fleet.
 

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Airbus & Telespazio to provide satellite-based maritime surveillance service for the French Navy
 
The French Navy has awarded a four year contract covering the provision of a satellite-based maritime surveillance service to a consortium of Airbus Defence and Space and Telespazio France. Under the Trimaran 2 contract, a follow-up to Trimaran 1, Maritime zone commanders will have access to a portal for surveillance services using optical and radar imaging and AIS (Automatic Identification System) data to enhance the effectiveness of their national maritime missions.
The French Navy has awarded a four year contract covering the provision of a satellite-based maritime surveillance service to a consortium of Airbus Defence and Space and Telespazio France. Under the Trimaran 2 contract, a follow-up to Trimaran 1, Maritime zone commanders will have access to a portal for surveillance services using optical and radar imaging and AIS (Automatic Identification System) data to enhance the effectiveness of their national maritime missions.
 

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TKMS Awarded Contract to Modernize Peruvian Navy HDW 209/1200 class Submarines
 
Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems, a leading global system supplier for submarines and surface vessels, has received a service order worth around €40 million from the Peruvian
Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems, a leading global system supplier for submarines and surface vessels, has received a service order worth around €40 million from the Peruvian
naval shipyard SIMA. A key component of the order is the provision of consulting during the planning and realization of extensive modernization work on four HDW 209/1200 class submarines over a period of seven years. Among other things thyssenkrupp Marine Systems will perform engineering and technical services...
 

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DSME Launched the Lead Daegu-class FFX-II Frigate for Republic of Korea Navy
 
Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) launched the lead ship of the new Daegu-class FFX-II frigate for the Republic of Korea Navy (ROK Navy) on June 2, 2016. Key updates of the Batch II over the ASW-focused Batch I include VLS and full electric propulsion system, as well as a larger hangar that can accomodate a 10-ton helicopter (Batch-I has hangar for lighter helicopters like AW159).
Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) launched the lead ship of the new Daegu-class FFX-II frigate for the Republic of Korea Navy (ROK Navy) on June 2, 2016. Key updates of the Batch II over the ASW-focused Batch I include VLS and full electric propulsion system, as well as a larger hangar that can accomodate a 10-ton helicopter (FFX-I has hangar for lighter helicopters like AW159).
 

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IMCMEX-16: ECA Group demonstrated capabilities of its AUV A9-M for Mine Counter Measures
 
More than 4000 civilian and military staff, coming from 30 nations of 6 continents have participated to the International Mine Countermeasures Exercise (IMCMEX-16) the largest maritime event which took place in the Persian Gulf in April 2016. The Fleet Tactical Exercise (FTX), focused on maritime security and includes scenarios of mine countermeasures, infrastructure protection and maritime security operations demonstrated new technologies, including unmanned underwater vehicles, such as the A9-M AUV from ECA Group deployed by the French Navy.
More than 4000 civilian and military staff, coming from 30 nations of 6 continents have participated to the International Mine Countermeasures Exercise (IMCMEX-16) the largest maritime event which took place in the Persian Gulf in April 2016. The Fleet Tactical Exercise (FTX), focused on maritime security and includes scenarios of mine countermeasures, infrastructure protection and maritime security operations demonstrated new technologies...
 

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Babcock and BAE Systems ensure availability and sustainability of Royal Navy's Main Guns
 
Two of the biggest names in UK naval gun support and design have come together to ensure the ongoing availability and sustainability of the Royal Navy's Medium Calibre Guns (MCGs). Babcock International Group and BAE Systems have jointly won a five-year contract worth £41 million — with the potential to extend another five years — to deliver a greatly enhanced “total gun support” service package to the Royal Navy’s MCG weapon system.

Two of the biggest names in UK naval gun support and design have come together to ensure the ongoing availability and sustainability of the Royal Navy's Medium Calibre Guns (MCGs). Babcock International Group and BAE Systems have jointly won a five-year contract worth £41 million — with the potential to extend another five years — to deliver a greatly enhanced “total gun support” service package to the Royal Navy’s MCG weapon system.
 

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Russian Navy Udaloy-class (Project 1155) ASW Destroyers Won't Get Cruise Missiles for Now
 
The conversion of the Russian Navy’s large antisubmarine warfare (ASW) ships to the Kalibr missile system has not begun yet, Igor Ponomaryov, vice-president, military shipbuilding, United Shipbuilding Corporation, told TASS at the KADEX 2016 arms show. "To date, we have not received a requirements specification for [the Project] 1155 [ship] from the Defense Ministry and the full-fledged work has not started yet," Ponomaryov said.

The conversion of the Russian Navy’s large antisubmarine warfare (ASW) ships to the Kalibr missile system has not begun yet, Igor Ponomaryov, vice-president, military shipbuilding, United Shipbuilding Corporation, told TASS at the KADEX 2016 arms show. "To date, we have not received a requirements specification for [the Project] 1155 [ship] from the Defense Ministry and the full-fledged work has not started yet," Ponomaryov said.

 

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France Advocating Regular and Visible Combined EU Patrols in South China Sea
 
France sees the protection of freedom of the seas as critical, French Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said during the 15th Asia Security Summit held in Singapore on Sunday. He added that a loss of such rights in the South China Sea may lead to similar problems closer to Europe, in the Arctic Ocean or Mediterranean Sea.
France sees the protection of freedom of the seas as critical, French Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said during the 15th Asia Security Summit held in Singapore on Sunday. He added that a loss of such rights in the South China Sea may lead to similar problems closer to Europe, in the Arctic Ocean or Mediterranean Sea.
 

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French Navy La Fayette and Leygues class Frigates in Exocet Anti-Ship Missile Exercise
 
The French Navy (Marine Nationale) announced that the La Fayette-class frigate Courbet successfully launched two exocet MM40 Block II anti-ship missiles against two surface targets. The exercise was conducted jointly with Georges Leygues-class frigate Jean de Vienne which launched a missile as well.
The French Navy (Marine Nationale) announced that the La Fayette-class frigate Courbet successfully launched two exocet MM40 Block II anti-ship missiles against two surface targets. The exercise was conducted jointly with Georges Leygues-class frigate Jean de Vienne which launched a missile as well.
 

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High Frequency Broadband Antenna Install & Tuning Activity On-Board Hobart AWD
 
Over the last two weeks the CIS Test & Activation team, working with Production, the Combat System team, Navantia Sistemas and the antenna SME from Vigo University in Spain, successfully installed the low-band antenna portion of the HF Broadband system aboard the future HMAS Hobart of the Royal Australian Navy.
Over the last two weeks the CIS Test & Activation team, working with Production, the Combat System team, Navantia Sistemas and the antenna SME from Vigo University in Spain, successfully installed the low-band antenna portion of the HF Broadband system aboard the future HMAS Hobart of the Royal Australian Navy.
 

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Russia’s Defense Ministry may sign contract on Project 23560 Leader-class Destroyer Soon
 
Russia’s United Shipbuilding Corporation (OCK) is planning to sign a contract with the Defense Ministry in the imminent future to build the Project 23560 Leader destroyer, Corporation Vice-President for Military Ship-Building Igor Ponomaryov said on Friday. "The Russian Defense Ministry is currently considering the preliminary design of the Project 23560 Leader destroyer," Ponomaryov said.
Russia’s United Shipbuilding Corporation (OCK) is planning to sign a contract with the Defense Ministry in the imminent future to build the Project 23560 Leader destroyer, Corporation Vice-President for Military Ship-Building Igor Ponomaryov said on Friday. "The Russian Defense Ministry is currently considering the preliminary design of the Project 23560 Leader destroyer," Ponomaryov said.
 

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Russia, India may develop prototype BrahMos II hypersonic anti-ship cruise missile in 2024
 
R&D work on the hypersonic version of the Russian-Indian BrahMos missile will start approximately in 2022, Marketing Director of the Russian-Indian BrahMos Aerospace Company Praveen Pathak told TASS on Thursday.
R&D work on the hypersonic version of the Russian-Indian BrahMos missile will start approximately in 2022, Marketing Director of the Russian-Indian BrahMos Aerospace Company Praveen Pathak told TASS on Thursday. A prototype of the BrahMos hypersonic missile is expected to be manufactured in 2024, the marketing director added.
 

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Russia's United Shipbuilding Corporation Discusses Lavina Amphibious Assault Ship Construction
 
Russia’s United Shipbuilding Corporation (OCK) is holding preliminary consultations so far on the construction of universal amphibious assault ships (Lavina project), Corporation Vice-President for Military Ship-Building Igor Ponomaryov told TASS on Thursday. . The Lavina (Avalanche) project was first unveiled during the ARMY-2015 defense exhibiton by the Krylov State Research Center as a replacement for the canceled Mistral LHD delivery.
Russia’s United Shipbuilding Corporation (OCK) is holding preliminary consultations so far on the construction of universal amphibious assault ships (Lavina project), Corporation Vice-President for Military Ship-Building Igor Ponomaryov told TASS on Thursday. . The Lavina (Avalanche) project was first unveiled during the ARMY-2015 defense exhibiton by the Krylov State Research Center as a replacement for the canceled Mistral LHD delivery.
 

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Successful CANTO 130mm anti-torpedo decoy sea trials from C-Guard launcher
 
On May 12, DCNS, Chemring Countermeasures and Terma conducted joint operational trials of their Torpedo Defence Solution. This solution integrates Terma’s C-Guard Decoy Launching System* with DCNS’s CANTO® Torpedo Decoy and the Chemring Launch Module.
On May 12, DCNS, Chemring Countermeasures and Terma conducted joint operational trials of their Torpedo Defence Solution. This solution integrates Terma’s C-Guard Decoy Launching System* with DCNS’s CANTO® Torpedo Decoy and the Chemring Launch Module.
 

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Sub-Launched Missile IDAS ejected for the first time from Norwegian submerged submarine
 
The IDAS Consortium, formed by thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and Diehl BGT Defence, has recently conducted the first ejection tr ials with their submarine launched missile systemIDAS (Interactive Defence and Attack System for Submarines) in Northern Norwegian waters. The ULA class submarine HNoMS Uredd of the Royal Norwegian Navy served as the firing platform. While the IDAS system was already successfully test-fired from submarines of the German Navy in the past, this marks the first ejection of the IDAS missile system from a Norwegian submarine..
The IDAS Consortium, formed by thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and Diehl BGT Defence, has recently conducted the first ejection tr ials with their submarine launched missile systemIDAS (Interactive Defence and Attack System for Submarines) in Northern Norwegian waters. The ULA class submarine HNoMS Uredd of the Royal Norwegian Navy served as the firing platform. While the IDAS system was already successfully test-fired from submarines of the German Navy...
 

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DCNS delivers the 1st Mistral-class LHD to the Egyptian Navy, the Gamal Abdel Nasser
 
On June 2nd, 2016, DCNS delivered the first of two helicopter carriers acquired by the Arab Republic of Egypt in October 2015, the LHD Gamal Abdel Nasser. The flag transfer ceremony took place in the presence ofEgyptian and French Navies’ Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Rabie and Admiral Rogel, Hervé Guillou, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DCNS, Laurent Castaing, Chairman and Chief Executive Officerof STX France, and senior Egyptian and French officials. By 2020, DCNS will have supplied at least seven combat vessels to Egypt, thus contributing to the modernisation of the Arab Republic of Egypt's defence system. .
On June 2nd, 2016, DCNS delivered the first of two helicopter carriers acquired by the Arab Republic of Egypt in October 2015, the LHD Gamal Abdel Nasser. The flag transfer ceremony took place in the presence ofEgyptian and French Navies’ Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Rabie and Admiral Rogel, Hervé Guillou, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DCNS, Laurent Castaing, Chairman and Chief Executive Officerof STX France, and senior Egyptian and French officials...
 

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Austal Awarded LCS 6 and 8 Post Shakedown Availability Contracts Worth Over US$4.9 Million
 
Austal Limited (Austal) is pleased to announce the awarding of four separate post-shakedown availability (PSA) contracts by the U.S. Navy for Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) 6 and 8, totalling over US$4.9 million.
Austal Limited (Austal) is pleased to announce the awarding of four separate post-shakedown availability (PSA) contracts by the U.S. Navy for Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) 6 and 8, totalling over US$4.9 million. The contracts involve the delivery of engineering and management services in the development of bridge wings and additional berthing for USS Jackson (LCS 6) and the future USS Montgomery (LCS 8).
 

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Lockheed Martin Awarded Contract for Pilot Survivability Training with Naval Air Warfare Center
 
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a 5-year, single award indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract with a ceiling value of $424 million by the U.S. Naval Air Warfare Center – Weapons Division (NAWC-WD) to support the Aircrew Electronic Warfare Tactical Training Range (AEWTTR) program in Ridgecrest, Calif. The company will provide tactical training products and services for Navy pilot training through development of threat radar emitter simulators and other target/threat peripheral equipment.
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a 5-year, single award indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract with a ceiling value of $424 million by the U.S. Naval Air Warfare Center – Weapons Division (NAWC-WD) to support the Aircrew Electronic Warfare Tactical Training Range (AEWTTR) program in Ridgecrest, Calif. The company will provide tactical training products and services for Navy pilot training through development of threat radar emitter simulators...
 

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