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Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) is developing another way to protect naval assets and Sailors at the pointy end of the spear.
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NOVEMBER 2019 news
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The advanced Project 955A nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine Knyaz Vladimir (NATO reporting name: Dolgorukiy-class) has completed the cycle of its state trials at Northern Fleet training ranges in the White Sea and arrived in Severodvinsk in north Russia, the Defense Ministry’s press office said.
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According to a press release published on November 22, 2019 on the IRVING Halifax Shipyard, the Company has commenced initial builder’s sea trials for Canada’s lead Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship (AOPS), the future HMCS Harry DeWolf.
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Navy of Japan plans to deploy two aircraft carriers to counter the deployment of new Chinese aircraft carriers. The Japanese Navy will modernize two Izumo-class helicopter carriers in order to support F-35B Lightning II stealth fighters. This will increase the number of aircraft carrier operators in the Asia-Pacific region.
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A “Cut Steel” event marked the start of production for the first Multi-Mission Surface Combatant (MMSC) ship on Oct. 24 at Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM). The MMSC is a tailored littoral combat ship variant being built for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through the U.S. Navy’s Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program.
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Damen Oskarshamnsvarvet has signed an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract with Kustbevakningen, the Swedish Coastguard (KBV), for a modernisation and modification project on the vessel KBV 181. The vessel was built as a patrol boat, but will after modification serve as a combination vessel, for both patrol and oil recovery. It is used also by Umeå Marine Forskningscenter (UMF) for research and environmental monitoring in the Gulf of Bothnia.
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The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to India of up to thirteen (13) MK 45 5 inch/62 caliber (MOD 4) naval guns and related equipment for an estimated cost of $1.0210 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on November 19, 2019.
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On November 23, 2019, Minister for Defence of Australia has announced that Naval Group has signed a subcontract with Babcock International Group PLC for the design of the weapon discharge system for the Attack-class submarines. The Attack-class submarine is a future class of submarines for the Royal Australian Navy based on the Shortfin Barracuda proposal by French shipbuilder Naval Group (formerly known as DCNS) to replace the Collins-class submarines.
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Riachuelo Scorpene-class submarine of the Brazilian Navy has successfully passed its first static immersion trials. It is an essential step that enables the testing of the density as well as the stability of the submarine. This first immersion is conducted by a joint team: ICN, Nafco and Naval Group.
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On the 21st of November, 2019, Naval Group launched the new center of excellence for Research and Development in Singapore. This initiative will create world-class expertise based in Singapore for strategic naval defense research topics.
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The first multi-mission capable frigate, the BRP Jose Rizal of the Philippine Navy, will undergo sea trials starting Saturday, November 23, 2019, in South Korea. It is expected that it will be delivered in April or May 2020.
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The Russian Northern Fleet’s Project 22350 lead frigate Admiral Gorshkov will test its missile systems at training ranges in the White Sea, the Russian Defense Ministry’s press office said.
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Russia’s Federal Service of National Guard Troops (Rosgvardiya) has received its first Project 21980 Grachonok-class counter-sabotage vessel, according to the Kalashnikov Group’s (a subsidiary of the state corporation Rostec), via Kalashnikov media website.
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The OCEAN2020 project, managed by a 42 partner consortium from 15 EU countries, has successfully launched its first sea demonstration in the Gulf of Taranto, Italy. The OCEAN2020 Live Sea Demonstration involves a total of 9 unmanned assets and six naval units from Italy, Spain, Greece and France. The deployment of manned and unmanned systems, when integrated with satellite and communication networks, aims to enhance overall maritime situational awareness and build a comprehensive picture of developing situations for military decision-makers.
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DARPA has awarded six contracts for work on the Angler program, which aims to pioneer the next generation of autonomous underwater robotic systems capable of physical intervention in the deep ocean environment.
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The Admiral Vladimirsky ocean survey vessel has arrived in the assigned area of the Baltic Sea to test its hydrographic equipment and propulsion system, the Russian Defense Ministry’s press office said.
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The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of its third Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB) ship, USNS Miguel Keith (ESB 5) November 15, 2019. Delivery marks the official transfer of the ship from the shipbuilder to the Navy. ESB 5 will be owned and operated by Military Sealift Command.
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Israel Shipyards Ltd. - one of the largest privately-owned shipbuilding and repair facilities in the Eastern Mediterranean – recently signed a contract with the Israel MOD and the Israeli Navy for the supply of a floating dock and a 10 years’ maintenance service.
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Secretary of the U.S. Navy Richard V. Spencer announced a future Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer will be named in honor of late Sen. Thad Cochran, a Navy veteran.
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Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division officially started the fabrication of the U.S. Coast Guard’s newest Legend-class national security cutter (NSC) Calhoun (WMSL 759) today. The start of fabrication signifies that the first 100 tons of steel have been cut.
