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

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GD NASSCO Awarded Contract for U.S. Navy’s Fifth Expeditionary Mobile Base (ESB-5)
 
General Dynamics NASSCO, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, was awarded a $106 million contract by the U.S. Navy to procure long lead time material and engineering support for the Expeditionary Mobile Base 5 (ESB-5), formerly known as the Mobile Landing Platform Afloat Forward Staging Base program.
General Dynamics NASSCO, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, was awarded a $106 million contract by the U.S. Navy to procure long lead time material and engineering support for the Expeditionary Mobile Base 5 (ESB-5), formerly known as the Mobile Landing Platform Afloat Forward Staging Base program.
 

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French Navy Considering BAE Systems Mark 45 5 Inch Naval Gun for FREMM Frigates Upgrade
 
At the Navy League’s Sea-Air-Space 2016 exposition held recently near Washington D.C., Navy Recognition learned that the French Navy (Marine Nationale) has requested detailed information from BAE Systems on the Mark 45 naval gun system, automated handling system and the extended range precision guided munition (SGP and HVP).
At the Navy League’s Sea-Air-Space 2016 exposition held recently near Washington D.C., Navy Recognition learned that the French Navy (Marine Nationale) has requested detailed information from BAE Systems on the Mark 45 naval gun system, automated handling system and the extended range precision guided munitions (SGP and HVP).
 

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Video: Royal Norwegian Navy Skjold-class Corvette Fires NSM against Coastal Land Target
 
The Norwegian Navy released footage and images showing a Skjold-class corvette launching a Naval Strike Missile (NSM) against a land target. The test took place on Monday, in Andøy is the northernmost municipality in Nordland county. It was a first for the Norwegian Navy.
The Norwegian Navy released footage and images showing a Skjold-class corvette launching a Naval Strike Missile (NSM) against a land target. The test took place on Monday, in Andøy is the northernmost municipality in Nordland county. It was a first for the Norwegian Navy.
 

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Rheinmetall Canada and IAI/ELTA bring MF-STAR radar to the CSC programme
 
Rheinmetall Canada and IAI subsidiary ELTA Systems (IAI/ELTA) have joined forces to propose the state-of-the-art, operationally proven MF-STAR radar for the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) programme. Like this team’s success in bringing the battle-proven Medium Range Radar (MRR) of ‘Iron Dome’ fame to the Canadian Army, ELM-2248 MF-STAR will provide the RCN with a built-in-Canada, cutting-edge, fully digital, multifunctional Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) naval radar for long-range air and surface surveillance and tracking. The MF-STAR radar is based on the same radar technology as the MRR currently in production at Rheinmetall Canada’s plant in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec.
Rheinmetall Canada and IAI subsidiary ELTA Systems (IAI/ELTA) have joined forces to propose the state-of-the-art, operationally proven MF-STAR radar for the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) programme. Like this team’s success in bringing the battle-proven Medium Range Radar (MRR) of ‘Iron Dome’ fame to the Canadian Army, ELM-2248 MF-STAR will provide the RCN with a built-in-Canada, cutting-edge, fully digital, multifunctional Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) naval radar...
 

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Saab Receives Swedish Order On Advanced Anti-Submarine Warfare Training
 
Defence and security company Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV) for delivery of advanced anti-submarine warfare training, including the autonomous underwater vehicle AUV62 in training configuration. Deliveries will take place during the period 2016-2019.
Defence and security company Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV) for delivery of advanced anti-submarine warfare training, including the autonomous underwater vehicle AUV62 in training configuration. Deliveries will take place during the period 2016-2019.
 

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Russia to build fifth-generation Kalina-class diesel-electric submarine for Northern, Baltic Fleets
 
Russia’s Navy is discussing the construction of fifth-generation diesel-electric submarines for the Northern and Baltic Fleets, Navy Deputy Commander-in-Chief Vice-Admiral Alexander Fedotenkov said on Tuesday.
Russia’s Navy is discussing the construction of fifth-generation diesel-electric submarines for the Northern and Baltic Fleets, Navy Deputy Commander-in-Chief Vice-Admiral Alexander Fedotenkov said on Tuesday. "The construction of fifth-generation diesel-electric submarines is currently being discussed," Fedotenkov said.
 

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Kvichak Marine Industries Delivers Fourth RB-M C to NYPD Harbor Unit
 
Kvichak, a Vigor company, delivered a fourth, 45’ Response Boat - Medium C (RB-M C) to its long-time customer, the New York Police Department Harbor Unit. The Kvichak RB-M C is the commercial variant of the Response Boat - Medium (RB-M), purpose built for the U.S. Coast Guard. To date, 174 RB-Ms have been delivered to the Coast Guard. The vessel was designed by Kvichak in partnership with Camarc Design for high speed and high performance, including tactical handling and specialized mission capabilities.
Kvichak, a Vigor company, delivered a fourth, 45’ Response Boat - Medium C (RB-M C) to its long-time customer, the New York Police Department Harbor Unit. The Kvichak RB-M C is the commercial variant of the Response Boat - Medium (RB-M), purpose built for the U.S. Coast Guard. To date, 174 RB-Ms have been delivered to the Coast Guard. The vessel was designed by Kvichak in partnership with Camarc Design for high speed and high performance...
 

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Admiralty Wharves Shipyard in St. Petersburg to start building Project 23550 ice patrol ships in Fall
 
The Admiralty Wharves Shipyard in St. Petersburg in northwest Russia will start building Project 23550 ice-class patrol ships in the autumn of 2016, Shipyard CEO Alexander Buzakov said on Tuesday. The Admiralty Wharves Shipyard is a subsidiary of Russia’s United Ship-Building Corporation (OCK).
The Admiralty Wharves Shipyard in St. Petersburg in northwest Russia will start building Project 23550 ice-class patrol ships in the autumn of 2016, Shipyard CEO Alexander Buzakov said on Tuesday. The Admiralty Wharves Shipyard is a subsidiary of Russia’s United Ship-Building Corporation (OCK).
 

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ILA 2016: MBDA Deutschland Reveals New 360-Degree Laser Weapon
 
For the first time, MBDA Deutschland is presenting a new, flexibly deployable laser effector at the ILA Berlin Air Show. The effector can be integrated onto both marine and land-based platforms via standardised interfaces. The new weapon system is especially suitable for defence against highly agile targets such as UAVs, rockets and mortar shells.
For the first time, MBDA Deutschland is presenting a new, flexibly deployable laser effector at the ILA Berlin Air Show. The effector can be integrated onto both marine and land-based platforms via standardised interfaces. The new weapon system is especially suitable for defence against highly agile targets such as UAVs, rockets and mortar shells.
 

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