Swedish Gotland-class Submarine ‘HMS Uppland’ Benefits from Cutting-edge Upgrades
Saab conducted the Mid-life upgrade, which included 50 new systems being installed or modified, a next-gen Optronic Mast and advanced underwater technology
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Saab conducted the Mid-life upgrade, which included 50 new systems being installed or modified, a next-gen Optronic Mast and advanced underwater technology
Thales Australia will deliver the Heron Mine and Obstacle Avoidance Sonar (MOAS) and High Frequency Intercept Array (HFIA) systems, providing enhanced detection in warm shallow waters
The NGJ-LB airborne electronic warfare system will replace the aging ALQ-99 Tactical Jamming System pods currently operating in the low frequency spectrum, enabling extended stand-off jamming capability and air superiority
Five representative ship blocks will be manufactured and assembled in a digitally advanced shipyard, using Australian steel, services and engineers, placing more contracts with Australian businesses
The robust submarine is known for its stealth, manoeuvrability and inter-operability of systems, which fulfils the entire scope of missions such as Anti-Surface and Anti-Submarine Warfare, special ops and offensive minelaying
The new FFG 62 is based on Fincantieri Marinette Marine’s proven FREMM design and will feature the same power dense LM2500+G4 gas turbine in a Combined Diesel Electric And Gas turbine (CODLAG) propulsion system
The ACV is a highly survivable and adaptable platform for conducting full spectrum ship-to-shore operations, bringing a force protection capability three times greater than an Assault Amphibious Vehicle
BAE Systems Australia performed 500 maintenance tasks on the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) ship, including extensive work on the hull, harbour diesel generator replacement and servicing the main diesel generator
The contract awarded by Fleetway Inc. will enable effective and efficient shore-side support to Halifax-Class frigates, and provide a platform for sharing engineering life cycle management data
BAE Systems completed minor maintenance, and assisted with refuelling and restocking of the Royal Canadian Navy ship, at Portsmouth Naval Base, UK
The work will be carried out in Sweden, Denmark, Australia and South Africa, with the vessels scheduled to be delivered to the end customer between 2025 and 2026.
Austal USA has delivered it’s 13th Independence-class LCS, a fast, agile warship, designed to defeat asymmetric threats and for operation in deep water to near-shore environments