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With high-speed, long-range and unrivalled flexibility, the RBS15 Mk3 can provide a tactical advantage. It is the latest generation Surface-to-Surface Missile System and perfect as the main anti-surface armament. It can be launched from naval vessels and trucks, in scenarios from blue water to the littorals, as well as in land attack missions. The RBS-15 (Robotsystem 15) is a long-range fire-and-forget surface-to-surface and air-to-surface, anti-ship missile. The later version Mk. III has the ability to attack land targets as well. The missile was developed by the Swedish company Saab Bofors Dynamics. The first weapon contract was signed in 1979; at the last minute the Swedish government did not buy the Harpoon anti-ship missile, opting for an indigenous design. The first missiles were delivered to the Navy in June 1984, and the ship version RBS-15 Mk. I was introduced. The Swedish Navy ordered the missile in 1984 to develop a coastal defense version of the RBS-15F. The mi...

Representing a key element in a naval force, FREMM can counter all current and future air and naval threats thanks to her exceptional platform characteristics and the powerful SETIS® combat system. FREMM by DCNS directly inherits her capabilities from the world-renowned La Fayette class stealth frigates, the long experience in Combat Management Systems (CMS) including the development of the combat-proven Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier CMS and DCNS’ SSBN experience in acoustic signatures reduction. The FREMM ("European multi-purpose frigate"; French: Frégate européenne multi-mission; Italian: Fregata europea multi-missione) is a class of multi-purpose frigates designed by DCNS/Armaris and Fincantieri for the navies of France and Italy. The lead ship of the class, Aquitaine, was commissioned in November 2012 by the French Navy. In France the class is known as the Aquitaine class, while in Italy they are known as the Bergamini class. Italy has ordered six general ...

Whether it’s a fleet centered around an aircraft carrier, inside the cockpit of an F-18, in the control room of a nuclear sub or on a covert special ops mission, America’s Navy is there where it counts. When it counts. From aviators patrolling the skies to sailors rebuilding communities, the U.S. Navy is around the world, around the clock. America's Navy is constantly embracing new science, technology, engineering and innovation to keep the world safe, be it in the desert or high up in the frigid polar ice caps. Land, Sea or Air. Protecting all we hold dear. The U.S. Navy is Around the World, Around the Clock.

B-Roll of several exercise operations by the U.S. Navy SEALs which involve Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewman as well as other SEAL training techniques. The average United States Navy SEAL spends over a year in a series of formal training environments before being awarded the Special Warfare Operator Naval Rating and the Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) 5326 Combatant Swimmer (SEAL) or, in the case of commissioned naval officers, the designation Naval Special Warfare (SEAL) Officer. All Navy SEALs must attend and graduate from their rating's 24-week "A" School known as Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) school, a basic parachutist course and then the 26-week SEAL Qualification Training program. All sailors entering the SEAL training pipeline with a medical rating or those chosen by Naval Special Warfare Command must also attend the 6-month Advanced Medical Training Course 18D and subsequently earn the NEC SO-5392 Naval Special Warfare Medic before...

The Danish navy’s 455-foot frigate HDMS Peter Willemoes carries heavy artillery guns, missiles and machine guns to protect convoys and patrol dangerous waters. It also has 160 souls aboard, with a very efficient cafeteria to keep them fed even while the vessel is taking fire. In this segment of the Smithsonian Channel’s Mighty Ships, we get a glimpse at what a military mealtime looks like in the midst of a critical situation. I’m sure you wouldn’t catch these sailors bailing out in the middle of doing something like extinguishing a fire to grab a snack, but at a certain point, people are going to lose effectiveness without sustenance. When people have to eat, the Willemoes has Logistics Officer “Klaus” and his team of cooks (who get 74 minutes to prepare food) feed the entire crew, clean the kitchen and return to their own battle stations. Klaus breaks the sailors into three groups to get them all through a buffet. Each sailor gets six minutes to eat dinner before be...

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has developed an advanced, high-speed unmanned boat designed for maritime, homeland security (HLS) surface warfare applications. Katana, a high speed Unmanned Surface vessel developed by IAI. Artist impression: IAI The new Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) is called “Katana” unmanned combat marine system. As a multifunction vessel, Katana is compatible with various systems offered by IAI, and supports the totally integrated security solutions the company offers. The system’s dual operational mode allows for fully autonomous operation controlled via an advanced command and control station, as well as for a manned combat operational mode. Katana supports a wide range of applications for HLS and the protection of exclusive economic zones (EEZ), including – harbor security, patrol of shallow coastal and territorial waters, surface and electronic warfare and offshore platform protection (plus oil rigs, pipelines, and more). The unmanned vessel ca...

The Scorpene® 2000 submarine is ideally suited for action and operational effectiveness. It is designed for long-range and oceanic deployments. Robust and multipurpose, it fulfils the entire scope of missions: anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare, strikes against land-based objectives, integration in a naval force, special operations, offensive minelaying, area surveillance and blockade, intelligence gathering. Integrating the improvements from Barracuda, Scorpene® 2000 has the latest cutting-edge capabilities. The Scorpène class of ships has four subtypes: the CM-2000 conventional diesel-electric version, the AM-2000 AIP derivative, the downsized CA-2000 coastal submarine, and the enlarged S-BR for the Brazilian Navy, without AIP. The Chilean and Malaysian boats are fitted with the TSM 2233 Mk 2 sonar. The class can also be fitted with an 'S-Cube' sonar suite from Thales.

Singapore Technologies Marine (ST Marine) is a premier shipyard providing turnkey shipbuilding, ship conversion and shiprepair services to a worldwide customer base in the naval and commercial markets. Over 40 years, it has established itself as a supplier of high quality, sophisticated products and services. Its ship design capabilities, supported by 3D modeling and CAD/CAM systems, provide an edge when it comes to customising innovative solutions to customers' exacting operational requirements. ST Marine offers modern facilities with a combined area of 18.8 hectares, equipped to construct vessels up to 30,000 dwt, and to service up to frigate-sized warships and 70,000 dwt panamax-sized commercial vessels. ST Marine's presence in the global newbuilding market, particularly in the Americas, is complemented by VT Halter Marine, the US arm of its operations based in Pasagoula, Mississippi.

A recap of the Navy led Unmanned Warrior 2016 demonstration.

The Philippines has signed a contract with South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) for the building of two new warships in a P15.7-billion deal, the single most expensive project approved by the Duterte administration to date. In a statement, the Navy said Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana led the contract signing on Monday for the construction and delivery of the new frigates. The notice of award was received by HHI last month with the amount of $336,912,000 or equivalent to P15,744,571,584. The frigates, each displacing 2,600 tons, will be propelled by a combined diesel and diesel system that will give it speeds of up to 25 knots, according to a news release on HHI’s website. Measuring 107 meters in length, the frigates will be armed with missiles, torpedoes, guns and electronic sensors that will allow it to conduct anti-air, anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare, the HHI release added. The ships are scheduled to be handed starting 2020. Present in t...

Ten Eyewitness News Perth​ coverage of the rollout of the first Cape Class Patrol Boat for the Royal Australian Navy, attended by Australian Defence Industry Minister, The Hon. Christopher Pyne MP, Senator Chris Back and Federal Member for Canning, Andrew Hastie MP.

Swiftships’ 45 Meter Patrol Vessel is constructed of all-welded aluminum alloy. Swiftships proven and time-tested hulls have made our ships recognized as top performers in the maritime industry. This vessel is built to contain and conquer almost any aerial and subsea enemy threats. Equipped with a wide array of assault weapons, state-of-the-art radar systems and Northrop IBU, the 45 Meter Patrol Vessel makes for a highly lethal vessel.  http://www.Swiftships.com

The DAMEN Landing Ship range is a state-of-the-art flexible Class designed to fulfil all traditional Landing Ship mission requirements, as well as the support and secondary mission tasks required by modern naval platforms of this size. Implementing many smart design features the DAMEN Landing Ship design boosts flexibility, creating vessels with more value throughout their entire lifetime. The Damen’s LST vessels range in length from 80m to 120m overall. All LST family has aft deckhouse, a protected internal cargo deck and flexible, and a helicopter dek aft of the deckhouse. LST range operation profile comprises includes amphibious operations, transport & logistics, maritime security operations, humanitarian aid & disaster relief, search & rescue support, operation command, etc. Damen Landing Ships include various essential design features, such as a design optimised for minimum wading depths. LST family’s bow and stern ramps are designed for handling vehicles up to ...

Future Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) successfully completed its acceptance trials Nov. 18.While underway in the Gulf of Mexico, dolphins appeared alongside the ship. The trials consisted of a series of in-port and underway demonstrations for the Navy's Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV).  Acceptance trials are the last significant milestone before delivery of the ship to the Navy. During the trials, the Navy conducted comprehensive tests of the LCS intended to demonstrate the performance of the propulsion plant, ship handling, and auxiliary systems.  While underway, the ship successfully performed launch and recovery operations of the 11-meter, rigid-hull inflatable boat; surface and air self-defense, detect-to-engage exercises; and demonstrations of the ship's maneuverability to include a full power run in excess of 40 knots. Following delivery and commissioning in Galveston, Texas, LCS 10 will sail to California to ...

Scorpene® 1000 is designed for navies needing a submarine optimised for littoral missions, whilst maintaining the necessary strike force to protect national interests and enforce sovereignty in blue waters. The Scorpène-class submarines are a class of diesel-electric attack submarines jointly developed by the French Direction des Constructions Navales (DCN) and the Spanish company Navantia, and now by DCNS. It features diesel propulsion and an additional air-independent propulsion (AIP). The Chilean Navy ordered two Scorpène-class boats, which replaced two Oberon-class submarines retired by the Chilean Navy. In 2005, the Indian Navy ordered six Scorpène-class; all the Indian boats will be built in India, at Mazagon Dock and elsewhere, and the last two are to be fitted with an Indian Fuel cell AIP module.[3] For the follow-on requirement of six submarines, DCNS plans to offer a larger version of the submarine to the Indian Navy.[4] In 2008, the Brazilian Navy ordered four Scorp...

Rheinmetall's Damage Control Command Team Trainer is specially designed to meet the requirements of a ship's command team for training of coordination and communication in battle damage control situations. The Damage Control Trainer replicates sections of naval vessels and comprises a multi-deck ship-like steel structure with compartments, passageways, doors and hatches. Flooding and fire scenarios can be conducted and assessed. The Damage Control Trainer contains a Motion System increasing the stress level and workload on the Trainees

PT Pindad, PT Lundin and CMI Defence are presenting the full versatility and lethality of their X-18 Tank Boat® concept at Indo Defence 2016 for the first time. The Tank Boat® incorporates the CMI Defence Cockerill® 3105 high pressure 105mm weapon system aboard an advanced composite catamaran hull specifically designed by PT Lundin. It provides navies and coastal forces with unmatched capability. The lethality of the Cockerill® 105mm gun combined with the maneuverability, speed and stealth of the platform give the Tank Boat® a peerless capability to operate unrestricted in the littoral environment. During the exhibition, the three partners are scheduled to introduce the concept to official delegations from the Indonesia’s armed forces and other countries in the region. It is the first time that Belgian company CMI Defence adapts one of its turrent for a naval application. Talking to Navy Recognition, Jean-Luc Maurange explained that the biggest challenge was not the stabilizat...

A compilation of sea trials and interior footage of the two recently delivered 72m High Speed Support Vessels, RNOV Al Mubshir (S11) and RNOV Al NAASIR (S12) for the Royal Navy of Oman. Austal Limited (Austal) is pleased to announce the RNOV Al Naasir (S12) High Speed Support Vessel (HSSV) has been delivered to the Royal Navy of Oman. Less than 4 months after the successful, on-time and on-budget delivery of the RNOV Al Mubshir (S11), in May 2016, the RNOV Al Naasir (S12) is the second of two 72 metre High Speed Support Vessels (HSSV’s) delivered to the Royal Navy of Oman under a US$124.9 million design, construct and integrated logistics support contract. Austal commenced construction of the HSSV’s in August 2014 at its Henderson, Western Australia shipyard and hosted a naming ceremony for both vessels in April 2016; the RNOV Al Mubshir is now operating successfully in the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea. With a large, 900 square metre vehicle deck, seating capacity for 260 embarked...

The U.S. Navy's newest warship, USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) is the largest and most technologically advanced surface combatant in the world. Zumwalt is the lead ship of a class of next-generation multi-mission destroyers designed to strengthen naval power from the sea. These ships will feature a state-of-the-art electric propulsion system, wave-piercing tumblehome hull, stealth design and the latest war fighting technology and weaponry available. The Zumwalt-class destroyer will be capable of performing a range of deterrence, power projection, sea control, and command and control missions while allowing the Navy to evolve with new systems and missions. It does all of this while maintaining its stealth - making this visually imposing ship difficult to find whether close to the shore or far out to sea. These warships possess stealth, size, power, survivability systems, and computing capacity that provide the Navy with the ability to meet maritime missions at sea now, as well as inc...

A26 is the project name of the next generation of submarines developed by Kockums for the Swedish Navy. First planned at the beginning of the 1990s, the project was called "U-båt 2000" and was intended to be ready by the late 1990s or early 2000. With the end of the Cold War the naval threat from the Soviet Union disappeared and the new submarine class was deemed unnecessary. The project lay dormant for years until the mid-2000s when the need for a replacement for the Södermanland class became apparent. Originally the Scandinavian countries had intended to collaborate on the Viking class, but Denmark's withdrawal from submarine operations meant that Kockums proceeded on their own. The new submarine project was intended to be an improved version of the Gotland class, which will be considered obsolete around 2015–17 according to Per Skantz, development co-ordinator at the Marine headquarters in Stockholm. The submarine would displace 1,900 tonnes and have a crew comp...