Naval Technology

The MBDA-led UK Dragonfire consortium has secured a contract from the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to produce a laser directed energy weapon (LDEW) capability demonstrator.

Ultra Electronics’ Command and Sonar Systems sonobuoy facility has secured a contract extension for the delivery and production of sonobuoys for the UK Royal Navy’s Merlin Mk2 maritime patrol helicopter fleet.

A demilitarization program funded by the European Union.

The Environmental Control and Life Support Systems Development division of Airbus Defence and Space (Airbus DS) is a manufacturer of air contamination control devices to absorb carbon dioxide and odours in closed compartments on submarines.

BAAINBw, the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support, has signed a contract with Atlas Elektronik to upgrade the last three class 332A minehunters to new technical standards for the German Navy.

Beadwindow has an international reputation as an established provider of bespoke solutions that meet the specific operational needs of naval personnel in an ever-changing world.

US-based off-grid solar power provider Ameresco has secured a contract from the US Naval Facilities Engineering (NAVFAC) and Expeditionary Warfare Centre (EXWC) for energy savings at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) in Parris Island, South Carol…

Indian shipbuilding company Goa Shipyard is building two 105m advanced offshore patrol vessels (AOPV) for the mission requirements of the Sri Lankan Navy.

The Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) has decommissioned its ship, Pyeongtaek (ATS-27), which was the last US ship transferred to the ROKN.

Retronic is an ISO 9001-certified company based in Hamburg, Germany. It has been a project-oriented partner for more than two decades, designing and producing highly reliable electronic systems, with a particular emphasis on power conversion.

The US Navy’s newest Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, the future USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115), has successfully completed its acceptance trials after spending two days underway off the coast of Maine.

The US Navy will deploy a third Nimitz-class supercarrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) Strike Group in Asia to add to the fleet of two carriers already patrolling the South China Sea.

For more than 20 years Retronic has been a project-oriented partner for the design and production of highly reliable electronic systems, with a focus on power conversion.

Australia selects DCNS for $39bn submarine development contract, North Korea tests hydrogen bomb, while UK Parliament votes in favour of £40bn Trident renewal programme. Naval-technology.com wraps up the key headlines from 2016.

Shipbuilding and heavy engineering company Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) will supply 100 warships to the Indian Navy.

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Ballistic computers have been conceived in order to reduce the workload of military personnel involved in operations by automatically providing the required fire data, once the targets have been identified.

The US Navy's USS Independence (LCS 2) has successfully completed the first selected restricted availability works at Southwest Regional Maintenance Centre (SWRMC) in San Diego, California.

Raytheon Company has received a contract from the US Navy to produce National Security Agency (NSA) certified next-generation encryption devices to help protect tactical data transmissions.

Orbit International’s Electronics Group has secured a contract to provide MK 119 gun computer system cabinet (GCSC) for the US Navy.