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

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Lockheed Martin to integrate and test Aegis combat system aboard Royal Australian Navy
 
Lockheed Martin’s Integrated Test Team (ITT) begins Aegis combat system integration and testing aboard the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) first Aegis-equipped Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD), HOBART. The Aegis Combat System testing will be facilitated by Lockheed Martin engineers and technicians who are responsible for testing the Aegis Combat System to ensure the equipment is properly installed and functional.
 

  1. Russian Navy Akula-class submarine Kuzbass (K-419) Re-Enters Service with Pacific Fleet
  2. GD NASSCO Awarded Contract for Repair and Modernization of Amphibious and Combatant Ships
  3. Indian Navy Deploys P-8I Maritime Patrol Aircraft to Seychelles for EEZ Surveillance
  4. Shipyard in west Russia to lay down 1st serial Project 22010 vessel in summer 2016

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RSN Missile Corvette Conducts Successful Live Firing of Barak Missile
 
Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen visited a Fleet Exercise conducted by the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) in the South China Sea on 22 March 2016. During the visit, Dr Ng witnessed the successful live firing of a Barak anti-missile missile from the RSN's Victory-class missile corvette RSS Vigour. Dr Ng was also briefed by Colonel Edwin Leong, Commanding Officer of the RSN's Missile Corvette Squadron, on the conduct of the exercise and the capabilities of the missile corvette.
Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen visited a Fleet Exercise conducted by the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) in the South China Sea on 22 March 2016. During the visit, Dr Ng witnessed the successful live firing of a Barak anti-missile missile from the RSN's Victory-class missile corvette RSS Vigour. Dr Ng was also briefed by Colonel Edwin Leong, Commanding Officer of the RSN's Missile Corvette Squadron, on the conduct of the exercise and the capabilities of the missile corvette.
 

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Russia to Deploy Bal and Bastion ASM Coastal Batteries on Kuril Islands & Consider Naval Base
 
The French Navy (Marine Nationale) announced that two US Marine Corps V-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft conducted a series of "touch and go" and refuelling aboard Mistral class LHD Tonnerre on March 19 2016. While V-22s have been tested with the Mistral class several times to date (they were even officially qualified with the Mistral class last year) it is the first time that a back-to-back refuelling of two Ospreys (with engines running) was performed.
The Russian Navy will start a three month-long expedition to islands of the Greater Kuril Ridge in April to study the possibilities of setting up a Pacific Fleet base there, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Friday. "Pacific Fleet sailors will start a three month-long expedition to islands of the Greater Kuril Ridge in April. Their main goal is to study the possibilities of setting up a Pacific Fleet base there in future," Shoigu said at a meeting of the Defense Ministry’s board.
 

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Exclusive: First Image of the Lockheed Martin LRASM Top Side Launcher
 
Lockheed Martin supplied Navy Recognition with the first image showing a deck-mounted quadruple Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) launcher. According to our source, this "top side" launcher graphic is a notional concept that could be used on an appropriately sized surface vessel, such as the Arleigh Burke class (DDG 51) or Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) classes.
Lockheed Martin supplied Navy Recognition with the first image showing a deck-mounted quadruple Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) launcher. According to our source, this "top side" launcher graphic is a notional concept that could be used on an appropriately sized surface vessel, such as the Arleigh Burke class (DDG 51) or Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) classes.
 

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Russian Navy Faced with Major Delays in Submarines and Surface Vessels Deliveries
 
The leadership of the Russian defense ministry met at an expanded session on December 11, 2015 and Minister Sergei Shoigu said that "two multipurpose submarines and eight warships were delivered to the Navy." However the Russian fleet received only two warships last year. They are small missile ships Zeleny Dol and Serpukhov of project 21631 Buyan-M. Military expert Alexander Mozgovoi believes three new auxiliary vessels were included...
The leadership of the Russian defense ministry met at an expanded session on December 11, 2015 and Minister Sergei Shoigu said that "two multipurpose submarines and eight warships were delivered to the Navy." However the Russian fleet received only two warships last year. They are small missile ships Zeleny Dol and Serpukhov of project 21631 Buyan-M. Military expert Alexander Mozgovoi believes three new auxiliary vessels were included...
 

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Raytheon Canada to supply NRWS for Royal Canadian Navy Surface Vessels
 
Raytheon Canada Limited, a subsidiary of Raytheon Company, has been awarded a contract to install up to 58 Naval Remote Weapon Stations (NRWS) on Royal Canadian Navy surface vessels. The NRWS is a mission-proven solution that replaces manually operated stations with technologies that allow for remote operations.
 

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NDM Bahia LPD Entered Active Service with Brazilian Navy Following Maintenance by DCNS
 
The ceremony for the entry into active service of the NDM Bahia with the Brazilian Navy’s fleet took place on 10 March. It follows the end of the technical shutdown that started in Toulon at the end of December 2015. Previously known under the name Siroco in French Navy service, the Bahia is a Landing Platform Dock (NDM for Navio Doca Multipropósito in Brazilian) and belonged to the French Navy before being sold to Brazil in 2015.
The ceremony for the entry into active service of the NDM Bahia with the Brazilian Navy’s (Marinha do Brasil) fleet took place on 10 March. It follows the end of the technical shutdown that started in Toulon at the end of December 2015. Previously known under the name Siroco in French Navy service, the Bahia is a Landing Platform Dock (NDM for Navio Doca Multipropósito in Brazilian) and belonged to the French Navy before being sold to Brazil in 2015.
 

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Russian Navy Land Based Ski-Jump for MiG-29K/KUB to be Operational by the End of 2016
 
The ground-based naval aviator training facility in the town of Yeisk is slated for commissioning by the end of the year, Russian Naval Aviation Commander Igor Kozhin told journalists on Tuesday. "The whole facility will be commissioned by year-end," he reported to Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, who has come to Yeisk to inspect the construction of facilities of the Naval Aviation Combat Training and Conversion Center.
The ground-based naval aviator training facility in the town of Yeisk is slated for commissioning by the end of the year, Russian Naval Aviation Commander Igor Kozhin told journalists on Tuesday. "The whole facility will be commissioned by year-end," he reported to Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, who has come to Yeisk to inspect the construction of facilities of the Naval Aviation Combat Training and Conversion Center.
 

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Lockheed Martin Debuts Upgraded MK 41 VLS Vertical Launching System Production Line
 
Lockheed Martin officially unveiled an upgraded MK 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS) production line at its Middle River, Maryland facility. The MK 41 VLS program supports more than 150 highly skilled jobs in the Baltimore area and will continue to do so for years to come, thanks in part to a 2014 U.S. Navy contract for continued VLS production valued at $235.3 million.
Lockheed Martin officially unveiled an upgraded MK 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS) production line at its Middle River, Maryland facility. The MK 41 VLS program supports more than 150 highly skilled jobs in the Baltimore area and will continue to do so for years to come, thanks in part to a 2014 U.S. Navy contract for continued VLS production valued at $235.3 million.
 

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Two USMC V-22 Osprey Aircraft Refueled Aboard French Navy LHD Tonnerre
 
The French Navy (Marine Nationale) announced that two US Marine Corps V-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft conducted a series of "touch and go" and refuelling aboard Mistral class LHD Tonnerre on March 19 2016. While V-22s have been tested with the Mistral class several times to date (they were even officially qualified with the Mistral class last year) it is the first time that a back-to-back refuelling of two Ospreys (with engines running) was performed.
The French Navy (Marine Nationale) announced that two US Marine Corps V-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft conducted a series of "touch and go" and refuelling aboard Mistral class LHD Tonnerre on March 19 2016. While V-22s have been tested with the Mistral class several times to date (they were even officially qualified with the Mistral class last year) it is the first time that a back-to-back refuelling of two Ospreys (with engines running) was performed.
 

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USS America (LHA 6) Amphibious Assault Ship Back to Sea Following Maintenance & Improvements
 
USS America (LHA 6) returned to sea March 21 after completing a 10-month post-shakedown availability maintenance period during which the crew and contractors made improvements to the ship's design. With PSA now in the rear-view mirror, America is now conducting sea trials to test the ship's systems and sea-worthiness off the coast of Southern California.
USS America (LHA 6) returned to sea March 21 after completing a 10-month post-shakedown availability maintenance period during which the crew and contractors made improvements to the ship's design. With PSA now in the rear-view mirror, America is now conducting sea trials to test the ship's systems and sea-worthiness off the coast of Southern California.
 

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Russia in Talks With India for Local Production of Amur-1650 Submarines & Project 11356 Frigates
 
Russia’s arms exporter Rosoboronexport is in talks with India to organize the production of Project 11356 frigates on the Indian territory, Rosoboronexport Deputy CEO Sergei Goreslavsky said on Wednesday. "Today we are in talks [with India] on the potential construction of Project 75I submarines on the basis of advanced Amur-1650 diesel-electric submarines," the deputy CEO said.
Russia’s arms exporter Rosoboronexport is in talks with India to organize the production of Project 11356 frigates on the Indian territory, Rosoboronexport Deputy CEO Sergei Goreslavsky said on Wednesday. "Today we are in talks [with India] on the potential construction of Project 75I submarines on the basis of advanced Amur-1650 diesel-electric submarines," the deputy CEO said.
 

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US Navy LCS Program Executive Officer visited the Bluefin Robotics Corporation Facility
 
Rear Admiral Brian K. Antonio, Program Executive Officer, Littoral Combat Ships, visited the Bluefin Robotics Corporation facility in Quincy, MA on February 4th, 2016. As the milestone decision authority for the Knifefish Mine Counter Measure program, RDML Antonio toured Bluefin’s facility and received a detailed program brief from the Knifefish contractor team, including General Dynamics Mission Systems and Bluefin Robotics.
Rear Admiral Brian K. Antonio, Program Executive Officer, Littoral Combat Ships, visited the Bluefin Robotics Corporation facility in Quincy, MA on February 4th, 2016. As the milestone decision authority for the Knifefish Mine Counter Measure program, RDML Antonio toured Bluefin’s facility and received a detailed program brief from the Knifefish contractor team, including General Dynamics Mission Systems and Bluefin Robotics.
 

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Russia' Second Project 11356 Frigate Admiral Essen Goes to Barents Sea for Trials
 
The Project 11356 frigate Admiral Essen has left the Russian Baltic Fleet’s Leningrad Naval Base and gone to the Barents Sea to continue its state trials, the Russian Western Military District’s press office said on Wednesday. "After the frigate covers a distance of about 2,000 nautical miles, the crew will continue testing its equipment and weapons at Northern Fleet sea ranges as part of its state trials," the press office said.
The Project 11356 frigate Admiral Essen has left the Russian Baltic Fleet’s Leningrad Naval Base and gone to the Barents Sea to continue its state trials, the Russian Western Military District’s press office said on Wednesday. "After the frigate covers a distance of about 2,000 nautical miles, the crew will continue testing its equipment and weapons at Northern Fleet sea ranges as part of its state trials," the press office said.
 

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Saab Introduced the new Sea Giraffe 1X 3D AESA Radar
 
Defence and security company Saab showcased its Sea Giraffe 1X naval radar for the first time at the Maritime Security East Conference in Norfolk, Virginia (March 21-23). Sea Giraffe 1X offers simultaneous surface and air surveillance capabilities, a growing need in the U.S. maritime security sector.
Defence and security company Saab showcased its Sea Giraffe 1X naval radar for the first time at the Maritime Security East Conference in Norfolk, Virginia (March 21-23). Sea Giraffe 1X offers simultaneous surface and air surveillance capabilities, a growing need in the U.S. maritime security sector.
 

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Frontex to Deploy Indra's MRI P2006T into the Triton Migration Management Op. in the Med. Sea
 
The European Border Control Agency (Frontex) has awarded Indra a service contract which incorporates the company's P2006T MRI aircraft into the EPN Triton maritime surveillance operation in the central zone of the Mediterranean Sea. The agency signed a framework agreement with Indra last August which qualified the company to bid in this type of tender, which Frontex uses to covers its response needs in the case of crisis situations. Indra's MRI P2006T had to compete with aircraft from companies from all over Europe, thus demonstrating its outstanding capabilities.

The European Border Control Agency (Frontex) has awarded Indra a service contract which incorporates the company's P2006T MRI aircraft into the EPN Triton maritime surveillance operation in the central zone of the Mediterranean Sea. The agency signed a framework agreement with Indra last August which qualified the company to bid in this type of tender, which Frontex uses to covers its response needs in the case of crisis situations. Indra's MRI P2006T...
 

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Indian Navy to Fit Kolkata-class and Project 15-B Destroyers with Russian AK-630 CIWS
 
India will equip the newest Project-15A (Kolkata)/Project-15B (Visakhapatnam) destroyers and Project-28 (Kamorta) frigates with Russian 30mm AK-630 close-in weapon systems (CIWS), according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute`s (SIPRI) arms transfer database.
India will equip the newest Project-15A (Kolkata)/Project-15B (Visakhapatnam) destroyers and Project-28 (Kamorta) frigates with Russian 30mm AK-630 close-in weapon systems (CIWS), according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute`s (SIPRI) arms transfer database.
 

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AgustaWestland to Provide Philippine Navy with 2 AW159 Wildcat ASW Helicopters
 
AgustaWestland was awarded by the Philippine's Department of National Defense with the contract to provide two anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopters. The two AW159 Wildact helicopters will be assigned to Philippine Navy. The award was made after DND announced in late 2015 that AgustaWestland was the sole proponent for the said project.
AgustaWestland was awarded by the Philippine's Department of National Defense with the contract to provide two anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopters. The two AW159 Wildact helicopters will be assigned to Philippine Navy. The award was made after DND announced in late 2015 that AgustaWestland was the sole proponent for the said project.
 

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Russian Submarine Detected by French Navy Likely a Former SSBN Converted For Spy Missions
 
Following the detection of what was reported to be a Russian SSBN by the French Navy, our colleagues from French naval magazine Le Marin are reporting that the submarine may actually be a former SSBN converted into a special purpose submarine for intelligence gathering mission. This assumption, coming from a "well connected source" is interesting and makes much more sense than the SSBN speculation.
Following the detection of what was reported to be a Russian SSBN by the French Navy, our colleagues from French naval magazine Le Marin are reporting that the submarine may actually be a former SSBN converted into a special purpose submarine for intelligence gathering mission. This assumption, coming from a "well connected source" is interesting and makes much more sense than the SSBN speculation.
 

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Next Gen Project 23560 Leader-class Destroyer Preliminary Design Handed Over to Russian Navy
 
The Krylov State Scientific Center produced and handed over to the Russian Navy the preliminary design of the Leader destroyer, Deputy Director General of the center Valery Polyakov told TASS. "In the framework of a contract with the Russian Navy the Krylov center designed the avant-project of a new destroyer codenamed the Leader for the national Navy and Shkval (project 23560E) for export. A full set of blueprints and calculations has been handed over to the customer," he said.
The Krylov State Scientific Center produced and handed over to the Russian Navy the preliminary design of the Leader destroyer, Deputy Director General of the center Valery Polyakov told TASS. "In the framework of a contract with the Russian Navy the Krylov center designed the avant-project of a new destroyer codenamed the Leader for the national Navy and Shkval (project 23560E) for export. A full set of blueprints and calculations has been handed over to the customer," he said.
 

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UK MOD Allocates Further Funding for Royal Navy’s Type 26 Global Combat Ship Programme
 
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has announced a further £472 million for the Royal Navy’s Type 26 Global Combat Ship programme. It will allow the MOD to continue progressing the project’s demonstration phase, with additional investment for detailed design work, the purchase of essential equipment and setting up shore-based testing facilities. This demonstrates an enduring commitment to the programme, centred on the Clyde, which will benefit suppliers across the UK including companies in Fife, Midlothian, Derbyshire, Warwickshire, West Yorkshire, Hampshire, Dorset, Bristol and Leicestershire.
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has announced a further £472 million for the Royal Navy’s Type 26 Global Combat Ship programme. It will allow the MOD to continue progressing the project’s demonstration phase, with additional investment for detailed design work, the purchase of essential equipment and setting up shore-based testing facilities. This demonstrates an enduring commitment to the programme, centred on the Clyde, which will benefit suppliers across the UK...
 

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Russian Navy Project 971 Akula-class Nuclear-Powered Submarines to Receive Kalibr Missile System
 
The upgrade of the Project 971 Bars-class (NATO reporting name: Akula-class) nuclear-powered attack submarines will afford them missiles of the Kalibr (SS-N-27 Sizzler) system, Viktor Kochemazov, chief, Training Department, Russian Navy, told the RSN radio channel in an interview on Monday. "Now, the upgrade of the Project 971 submarines provides for equipping them with the missile system," he said.
The upgrade of the Project 971 Bars-class (NATO reporting name: Akula-class) nuclear-powered attack submarines will afford them missiles of the Kalibr (SS-N-27 Sizzler) system, Viktor Kochemazov, chief, Training Department, Russian Navy, told the RSN radio channel in an interview on Monday. "Now, the upgrade of the Project 971 submarines provides for equipping them with the missile system," he said.
 

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