Boeing rolls out first British P-8A Poseidon MPA
According to pictures released on Boeing UK & Ireland Twitter account, the first Poseidon MRA Mk.1 (P-8A) Maritime Patrol Aircraft being built for the RAF is now painted and undergoing pre-flight preparations for its maiden flight.
https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/20 ... eidon-mpa/
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Opening the toolbox: ECA’s solution for the Belgian-Dutch MCM program
ECA Group has been supplying the Belgian Navy for almost 40 years, through the delivery of PAP mine neutralization autonomous unmanned vehicles (AUV) operated from Tripartite-class MCM vessels. Today, ECA Group, via its ECA Robotics subsidiary, is set to provide the Belgian and Dutch Navies with a truly innovative suite of autonomous systems under a 450M€ contract.
Naval News sat down with ECA Group’s Daniel Scourzic, VP Strategic Programs, to learn all about the company’s wide offer.
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Norway officially decides to scrap KNM Helge Ingstad frigate
The disposal of the navy frigate will have significant consequences for Norway’s defense. “We have large sea areas and a long coastline. Good control at sea is absolutely essential in the defense of the country. Therefore, we have been aware all the way that the capacity represented by KNM Helge Ingstad must be re-established,” he said.
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Head of Greek Defense Procurement Agency Visited Naval Group
The General Director of the GDDIA (the Hellenic defense procurement agency) Vice Admiral (ret.) Kyriakos Kyriakidis, visited Naval Group's headquarters on the sidelines of the Paris Air Show. The meeting took place just weeks after GDDIA submitted an LOI to France in connection with the procurement of two Belharra frigates from Naval Group by the Hellenic Navy.
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Did China conduct the first test flight of its new JL-3 SLBM ?
Several imageries and eyewitness accounts indicate that China likely conducted a missile launch on 2 June. Our colleagues from East Pendulum analyze the open source information and explain why the test could have involved the country’s next-generation submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM), the JL-3.
https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/20 ... jl-3-slbm/
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USNS Miguel Keith completes first sea trials since dry dock incident
The future USNS Miguel Keith (ESB 5) expeditionary mobile base got underway from General Dynamics National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) for the first time since the graving dock flooding incident on July 11, 2018, the US Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) stated on its Facebook page.
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LCS 20 “USS Cincinnati” delivered to US Navy
Austal USA delivered its 10th Independence-variant littoral combat ship (LCS) to the U.S. Navy. The future USS Cincinnati (LCS 20) will be the 18th LCS to enter the fleet.
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Reports on 2nd Scorpene Submarine for Indian Navy Do Not Reflect Facts – Naval Group
A report published by Indian daily newspaper Business Insider indicates that the Indian Navy refused to commission INS Khanderi, the second of the Scorpene-class submarine, because of its noise level. According to Naval Group, such reporting does not reflect facts.
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There has been some delays in completing trials of the second submarine due to setting to work related issues and minor dent to the propeller which occurred during trials. The propeller was replaced and all noise trials have been completed successfully with results well above past specified performances.
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India issues Expression of Interest For six Project-75(i) Submarines
The Indian Government on June 20 issued an Expression of Interest(s) for shortlisting potential Indian Strategic Partners for the Indian Navy Project 75(I) submarine program.
https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/20 ... ubmarines/
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NATO countries sign MoU on Maritime Battle Decisive Munitions initiative
Together with seven other countries, Belgium signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the NATO Maritime Battle Decisive Munitions (MBDM) program in order to achieve the same objective in the maritime field, the Belgian Defense Directorate General Material Resources (DGMR) announced today.
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Dassault confirms the Future Combat Air System will operate from aircraft carriers
Despite all the doubts around the final design brief and specifications of the NGF, Dassault confirmed to Naval News that the SCAF will be onboard the aircraft carrier that will replace the Charles de Gaulle circa 2035-2040.
The changes in the aircraft configuration since last October show major improvement in handling and maneuverability at low speed. Despite an increased weight and size, the NGF will probably be able to land at a lower speed than the Rafale, thus diminishing the stress on the airframe of the naval variant.
https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/20 ... -carriers/
