Maritime News & Articles

Shield Marine to Support New Royal Navy Frigates
Shield Marine to Support New Royal Navy Frigates

The company will supply and install fire, thermal and acoustic insulation for the U.K. Royal Navy’s new Babcock-made Type 31 Frigates

Feb 28, 2022
Handheld Targeting Device for US Marine Corps
Handheld Targeting Device for US Marine Corps

Northrop Grumman’s Next Generation Handheld Targeting System (NGHTS) is capable of performing rapid target acquisition, laser terminal guidance operation and laser spot imaging functions

Feb 25, 2022
Babcock to Acquire Remaining 50% of Australian NSM Joint Venture
Babcock to Acquire Remaining 50% of Australian NSM Joint Venture

The acquisition of the Australian Naval Ship Management (NSM) joint venture will allow Babcock to further strengthen the breadth of its support to the Australian Defence Force’s maritime capability

Feb 24, 2022
Future Cruise/Anti-Ship Weapon Program Advances
Future Cruise/Anti-Ship Weapon Program Advances

Preparation works will assess two complementary missile concepts that must meet the requirements of France and the U.K. to overcome land-based and maritime threats

Feb 24, 2022
Next Generation 5G Communications Testbed for US Marine Corps
Next Generation 5G Communications Testbed for US Marine Corps

The testbed is a key initiative of Lockheed Martin’s 5G.MIL programs which are positioned to help its customers field, scale and integrate 5G technology rapidly and affordably across all operations on land, water, in air, space and cyber

Feb 24, 2022
US Navy Exercises Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program Options
US Navy Exercises Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program Options

BWX Technologies will continue to support the U.S. Navy as the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors and fuel for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers

Feb 24, 2022
QinetiQ to Support Royal Navy Electronic Warfare Upgrade
QinetiQ to Support Royal Navy Electronic Warfare Upgrade

QinetiQ will use its experience in sensing technology, naval combat systems integration, and digitalized test and evaluation

Feb 22, 2022
Integrated Microwave Assemblies for New Spanish F-110 Frigates
Integrated Microwave Assemblies for New Spanish F-110 Frigates

ERZIA Technologies’ electronic defense and intelligence systems aim to provide a strategic edge by gaining radio frequency spectrum supremacy

Feb 21, 2022
UK’s Fifth Astute-Class Submarine Completes First Trim Dive
UK’s Fifth Astute-Class Submarine Completes First Trim Dive

The operation saw BAE Systems completely submerge the submarine beneath the surface of the water while crew tested on-board systems, proving the safety and stability of the attack submarine

Feb 21, 2022
Close-In Weapon Systems Modernization for US Vessels
Close-In Weapon Systems Modernization for US Vessels

Serco will perform installations, upgrades and modifications to the Close-In Weapon Systems on U.S. Navy, Army, Coast Guard and Foreign Military Sales vessels

Feb 17, 2022
Wireless Initiation Capability for Naval Mine Disposal Launched
Wireless Initiation Capability for Naval Mine Disposal Launched

Sonardyne’s new Initiation Transponder 6 (IT 6) is small, lightweight and designed to be placed by a clearance diver or remotely operated vehicle for both high order detonation and low order deflagration

Feb 16, 2022
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