A training session at a swimming pool in Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story went wrong and killed a U.S. Navy Seal on Apr. 25.
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Category Archives: Naval
Forgacs, Thales to compete for Pacific-class patrol boat replacement project
The Australian government may soon launch a tender to build new patrol boats to replace the Pacific-class. Australia’s Forgacs will join hands with Thales to compete for the project.
By Saberwyn (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
U.S. Navy to deploy UUVs from Virginia-class attack submarines
Later this year, a Virginia-class attack submarine will deploy a Remus 600 Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) for the first time.
Work begins on first Gowind 2500 corvette for Egypt
DCNS on Apr. 16 has started construction of the first Gowind 2500 corvette for Egypt in Lorient.
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Thales to produce sonar systems in Brazil
Thales will soon be opening an ‘acoustic technology center’ which will focus on the production of sonar systems.
EM railgun may be tested on a DDG-1000 next decade
In a decade’s time, the U.S. Navy intends to test an electromagnetic railgun from the deck of a USS Zumwalt-class destroyer.
By U.S. Navy [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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U.S. Marines will stick with AAVs for a long time
U.S. Marine officials said at the 2015 Sea, Air and Space conference that current Amphibious Assault Vehicles will soldier on for another decade.
By Petty Officer 1st Class Daniel E. Smith, U.S. Navy [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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U.S. Navy ships under construction will switch to LED lights
U.S. Navy ships under construction will switch to Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) for their lighting.
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PLAN Type 054A frigate tests weapon systems in Gulf of Aden
PLAN Type 054A frigate Weifang (550) tested its on board weapon systems during its current patrol in the Gulf of Aden.
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Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden to widen defense cooperation
The Defense Ministers of Denmark, Norway, Sweden and and Iceland’s foreign minister, signed an opinion piece in Oslo-based newspaper Aftenposten on Apr. 10. Signaling their respective countries intentions to cooperate on defense issues.
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