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Sea Air Space 2015
International Maritime Exposition

 
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Raytheon AN/SPY-6(V) AMDR Should Be Available to US Allies Following IOC in 2023
 
At the Navy League’s 2015 Sea-Air-Space Exposition which was held last week near Washington DC, Kongsberg was showcasing some new Freedom class and Independence class LCS models fitted with eight Naval Strike Missiles (NSM) each. These two models illustrate Kongsberg's "Bolt On" solution to the US Navy new need of an Over The Horizon (OTH) Anti-Ship Missile (ASM) for the LCS/Frigate Surface Warfare Mission Package.
At the Navy League’s 2015 Sea-Air-Space Exposition which was held last week near Washington DC, Raytheon company was showcasing its Air and Missile Defense Radar (AMDR). AMDR is the future AN/SPY-6(V) radar to be fitted on U.S. Navy DDG 51 Flight III guided missile destroyers. Navy Recognition sat down with the AMDR program manager to learn more about this next generation radar.
 

Kongsberg Ready to Answer the US Navy OTH ASM Requirement for the LCS with "Bolt On" NSM
 
At the Navy League’s 2015 Sea-Air-Space Exposition which was held last week near Washington DC, Kongsberg was showcasing some new Freedom class and Independence class LCS models fitted with eight Naval Strike Missiles (NSM) each. These two models illustrate Kongsberg's "Bolt On" solution to the US Navy new need of an Over The Horizon (OTH) Anti-Ship Missile (ASM) for the LCS/Frigate Surface Warfare Mission Package.
At the Navy League’s 2015 Sea-Air-Space Exposition which was held last week near Washington DC, Kongsberg was showcasing some new Freedom class and Independence class LCS models fitted with eight Naval Strike Missiles (NSM) each. These two models illustrate Kongsberg's "Bolt On" solution to the US Navy new need of an Over The Horizon (OTH) Anti-Ship Missile (ASM) for the LCS/Frigate Surface Warfare Mission Package.
 

US Navy's Brand New MK VI Patrol Boat One of the Main Attractions of Sea Air Space 2015
 
Navy Expeditionary Combat Command was showcasing its brand new MK VI Patrol Boat (PB) during Sea-Air-Space 2015. Navy Recognition discussed with Commander Pete Berning, U.S. Navy Coastal Riverine Force, (whom we already met last year). The MK VI is a next generation PB and the latest addition to the US Navy fleet.
US Navy Expeditionary Combat Command was showcasing its brand new MK VI Patrol Boat (PB) during Sea-Air-Space 2015. Navy Recognition discussed with Commander Pete Berning, U.S. Navy Coastal Riverine Force, (whom we already met last year). The MK VI is a next generation PB and the latest addition to the US Navy fleet.
 

ONR's Low-Cost UAV Swarming Technology program makes buzz at SAS 2015
 
A new era in autonomy and unmanned systems for naval operations is on the horizon, as officials at the Office of Naval Research (ONR) announced yesterday, April 14, during Sea-Air-Space 2015 exhibition, recent technology demonstrations of swarming unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) — part of the Low-Cost UAV Swarming Technology (LOCUST) program.
A new era in autonomy and unmanned systems for naval operations is on the horizon, as officials at the Office of Naval Research (ONR) announced yesterday, April 14, during Sea-Air-Space 2015 exhibition, recent technology demonstrations of swarming unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) — part of the Low-Cost UAV Swarming Technology (LOCUST) program.
 

Textron showcased the Common Unmanned Surface Vehicle at Sea-Air-Space 2015
 
During Sea-Air-Space 2015, Textron Systems showcased its Fleet-Class Common Unmanned Surface Vehicle (CUSV). The CUSV is part of US Navy's Unmanned Influence Sweep System program, which is planned for the Mine Countermeasure (MCM) mission package dedicated to the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS).
During Sea-Air-Space 2015, Textron Systems Unmanned Systems showcased its Fleet-Class Common Unmanned Surface Vehicle (CUSV). The CUSV is part of US Navy's Unmanned Influence Sweep System program, which is planned for the Mine Countermeasure (MCM) mission package dedicated to the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS).
 

Textron Expands Production on US Navy SSC Program with Latest Contract Option Award
 
During Sea-Air-Space 2015, Textron Systems Marine & Land Systems announced it has been awarded a $84,087,095 contract option from the U.S. Navy Naval Sea Systems Command for two next-generation Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) vehicles and associated technical manuals as part of the Ship-to-Shore Connector (SSC) program. Marine & Land Systems will assemble crafts 102 and 103 at its New Orleans Shipyard. Deliveries are expected in the fourth quarter of 2019.
During Sea-Air-Space 2015, Textron Systems Marine & Land Systems announced it has been awarded a $84,087,095 contract option from the U.S. Navy Naval Sea Systems Command for two next-generation Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) vehicles and associated technical manuals as part of the Ship-to-Shore Connector (SSC) program. Marine & Land Systems will assemble crafts 102 and 103 at its New Orleans Shipyard. Deliveries are expected in the fourth quarter of 2019.
 

Sea Air Space 2015: Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey for U.S. Navy Carrier Onboard Delivery Mission
 
During Sea Air Space 2015, Colonel Dan Robinson, NAVAIR V-22 Program Manager, gave the latest on U.S. Navy variant of the V-22. It was made publich in February this year that the U.S. Navy would procure the Osprey to answer its future Carrier Onboard Delivery requirements. As of now, the U.S. Navy is planning on procuring 48 Ospreys.
During Sea Air Space 2015, Colonel Dan Robinson, NAVAIR V-22 Program Manager, gave the latest on U.S. Navy variant of the V-22. It was made publich in February this year that the U.S. Navy would procure the Osprey to answer its future Carrier Onboard Delivery requirements. As of now, the U.S. Navy is planning on procuring 48 Ospreys.
 

Raytheon's Tomahawk Cruise Missile Will Soon be Able to Hit Moving Targets on Land & Sea
 
Navy Recognition learned during Sea Air Space 2015 that Raytheon is to test a new multi-mode seeker for Tomahawk cruise missile. The flight test is key milestone on Tomahawk modernization path. Using company-funded independent research and development investment, Raytheon Company is preparing for a multi-mode seeker test designed for a Tomahawk Block IV cruise missile.
Navy Recognition learned during Sea Air Space 2015 that Raytheon is to test a new multi-mode seeker for Tomahawk cruise missile. The flight test is key milestone on Tomahawk modernization path. Using company-funded independent research and development investment, Raytheon Company is preparing for a multi-mode seeker test designed for a Tomahawk Block IV cruise missile.
 

US Navy's Railgun to be test-fired at sea for the first time in late Summer 2016 from JHSV
 
The U.S. Navy announced today at Sea-Air-Space 2015 it will fire it’s first-ever Railgun at sea on the Eglin Air Force Base Maritime Test Range in late Summer of 2016 aboard JHSV 5, USNS Trenton. The test will fire a GPS-Guided Hypervelocity Projectile from a Railgun at a fixed over-the horizon target. Further, it will validate system performance models for a dynamic Railgun. US Navy selected the BAE Systems' solution to perform this first at-sea firing test.
The U.S. Navy announced today at Sea-Air-Space 2015 it will fire it’s first-ever Railgun at sea on the Eglin Air Force Base Maritime Test Range in late Summer of 2016 aboard JHSV 5, USNS Trenton. The test will fire a GPS-Guided Hypervelocity Projectile from a Railgun at a fixed over-the horizon target. Further, it will validate system performance models for a dynamic Railgun. US Navy selected the BAE Systems' solution to perform this first at-sea firing test.
 

HII Battelle & Bluefin Robotics are showcasing the unique Proteus DUMV at Sea Air Space 2015
 
A unique innovation is showcased on the Huntington Ingallls Industries (HII) booth at the Navy League’s 2015 Sea-Air-Space Exposition: The Proteus Dual Mode Underwater Vehicle (DUMV). Developed by Undersea Solution Group (which was acquired by HII in January this year), Batelle and Bluefin Robotics, the Proteus is the only underwater vehicle that has a dual capability: Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) and Swimmer Delivery Vehicle (SDV).
A unique innovation is showcased on the Huntington Ingallls Industries (HII) booth at the Navy League’s 2015 Sea-Air-Space Exposition: The Proteus Dual Mode Underwater Vehicle (DUMV). Developed by Undersea Solution Group (which was acquired by HII in January this year), Battelle and Bluefin Robotics, the Proteus is the only underwater vehicle that has a dual capability: Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) and Swimmer Delivery Vehicle (SDV).
 

iXBlue unveils fifth-generation Octans all-in-one gyrocompass and motion sensor
 
iXBlue, a global leader in navigation, positioning, and imaging systems, is unveiling the fifth-generation OCTANS, the trusted reference in survey-grade navigation. The new OCTANS is an all-in-one gyrocompass and motion sensor (attitude and heading reference system, AHRS) and brings in new and enhanced features, including IMO/ IMO-HSC certification and inertial navigation system (INS) product upgrade-path.
iXBlue, a global leader in navigation, positioning, and imaging systems, is unveiling the fifth-generation OCTANS, the trusted reference in survey-grade navigation. The new OCTANS is an all-in-one gyrocompass and motion sensor (attitude and heading reference system, AHRS) and brings in new and enhanced features, including IMO/ IMO-HSC certification and inertial navigation system (INS) product upgrade-path.
 

Bluefin Robotics' Sandshark autonomous underwater vehicle at Sea-Air-Space 2015
 
During Sea-Air-Space 2015, Bluefin Robotics, part of Batelle Company, is showcasing a small, open-platform, autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) designed for developers, the Sandshark. SandShark combines a standardized low-cost tail with core vehicle systems, a large modular payload area, and an open development platform. This combination provides a flexible subsea “reference design” to support rapid technology development.
During Sea-Air-Space 2015, Bluefin Robotics, part of Battelle Company, is showcasing a small, open-platform, autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) designed for developers, the Sandshark. SandShark combines a standardized low-cost tail with core vehicle systems, a large modular payload area, and an open development platform. This combination provides a flexible subsea “reference design” to support rapid technology development.
 

SAS 2015: DRS Technologies will upgrade US Navy and Royal Australian Navy submarines
 
DRS Technologies announced that it has won a U.S. Navy contract for the development, production and integration of electronic equipment for various classes of submarines. The indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract has a potential value of more than $384 million. The announcement was made during Sea-Air-Space 2015 naval exhibition, held in National Harbor until April 15.
DRS Technologies announced that it has won a U.S. Navy contract for the development, production and integration of electronic equipment for various classes of submarines. The indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract has a potential value of more than $384 million. The announcement was made during Sea-Air-Space 2015 naval exhibition, held in National Harbor until April 15.
 

Boeing and Liquid Robotics highlight the SHARC, a new solution for maritime security
 
At Sea-Air-Space 2015, Boeing and its partner Liquid Robotics are showcasing a new solution for maritime security that enables continuous monitoring and communications solutions from seafloor to space, the Sensor Hosting Autonomous Remote Craft (SHARC). The SHARCs is based on Liquid Robotics' Wave Glider SV3, a unique wave and solar propelled 2 parts system (one on the surface, the other under water).
At Sea-Air-Space 2015, Boeing and its partner Liquid Robotics are showcasing a new solution for maritime security that enables continuous monitoring and communications solutions from seafloor to space, the Sensor Hosting Autonomous Remote Craft (SHARC). The SHARCs is based on Liquid Robotics' Wave Glider SV3, a unique wave and solar propelled 2 parts system (one on the surface, the other under water).
 

CNIM is teaming with Fincantieri Marine Group to propose its L-CAT® landing craft to the US Military
 
During the Navy League's Sea Air Space 2015 exposition currently taking place near Washington DC in the United States, Navy Recognition learned that French company CNIM is in the final stages of development for a partnership with domestic company Fincantieri Marine Group (FMG) to propose a variant of the proven L-CAT® Landing Catamaran sea to shore connector to the US Military.
During the Navy League's Sea Air Space 2015 exposition currently taking place near Washington DC in the United States, Navy Recognition learned that French company CNIM is in the final stages of development for a partnership with domestic company Fincantieri Marine Group (FMG) to propose a variant of the proven L-CAT® Landing Catamaran sea to shore connector to the US Military.
 

Naval Research Laboratory showcases bio-inspired UUV WANDA at SAS 2015
 
At Sea-Air-Space 2015, the US Navy's Naval Research Laboratory is showcasing and actively controlled curvature robotic fin based on the pectoral fin of a coral reef fish, the bird wrasse. This fin, which generates 3D vectorel thrust through actuation of fin and fin rib stroke angles, has been integrated onto a man-portable, unmanned underwater vehicle called WANDA – Wrasse-inspired Agile Near-shore Deformable-fin Automaton.
At Sea-Air-Space 2015, the US Navy's Naval Research Laboratory is showcasing and actively controlled curvature robotic fin based on the pectoral fin of a coral reef fish, the bird wrasse. This fin, which generates 3D vectorel thrust through actuation of fin and fin rib stroke angles, has been integrated onto a man-portable, unmanned underwater vehicle called WANDA – Wrasse-inspired Agile Near-shore Deformable-fin Automaton.
 

BAE Systems Unveils the ORKA One Shot One Kill Round for 57mm Gun at Sea-Air-Space 2015
 
BAE Systems at the Navy League’s 2015 Sea-Air-Space Exposition is showcasing for the first time a new 57mm guided projectile: The Ordnance for Rapid Kill of Attack Craft or ORKA (technical designation: MK295 MOD 1). The new round is designed to be shot from the 57mm MK110 fitted on both types of US Navy Littoral Combat Ships.
BAE Systems at the Navy League’s 2015 Sea-Air-Space Exposition is showcasing for the first time a new 57mm guided projectile: The Ordnance for Rapid Kill of Attack Craft or ORKA (technical designation: MK295 MOD 1). The new round is designed to be shot from the 57mm MK110 fitted on both types of US Navy Littoral Combat Ships.
 

LRASM Anti-Ship Missile Update with Lockheed Martin at Sea-Air-Space 2015
 
Navy Recognition met with Hady Mourad, Lockheed Martin's Tactical Missiles Advanced Programs Director during the Navy League’s 2015 Sea-Air-Space Exposition to learn the latest developments on the Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM). We learned some new information and even received some never-seen-before pictures.
Navy Recognition met with Hady Mourad, Lockheed Martin's Tactical Missiles Advanced Programs Director during the Navy League’s 2015 Sea-Air-Space Exposition to learn the latest developments on the Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM). We learned some new information and even received some never-seen-before pictures.
 

AgustaWestland and its partners propose turn-key support solutions for US fleet of AW119 helicopters
 
AgustaWestland North America, along with Bristow Group, Doss Aviation and Rockwell Collins, officially announced today at Sea-Air-Space 2015 that they are in discussions to develop a turn-key solution to address the rotary-wing pilot training needs of U.S. military and government customers.
AgustaWestland North America, along with Bristow Group, Doss Aviation and Rockwell Collins, officially announced today at Sea-Air-Space 2015 that they are in discussions to develop a turn-key solution to address the rotary-wing pilot training needs of U.S. military and government customers.
 

GDEB Unveils New Ohio Replacement (SSBN-X) Detailed Model at Sea-Air-Space 2015 Exposition
 
General Dynamics Electric Boat at the Navy League’s 2015 Sea-Air-Space Exposition is showcasing for the first time a detailed Ohio Replacement scale model. The Ohio Replacement design maximizes commonality with the existing Ohio and Virginia classes to reduce risk and cost.
General Dynamics Electric Boat at the Navy League’s 2015 Sea-Air-Space Exposition is showcasing for the first time a detailed Ohio Replacement scale model. The Ohio Replacement design maximizes commonality with the existing Ohio and Virginia classes to reduce risk and cost.
 

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