DefenceTalkNavy engineers used technologies supporting the science of integration to guide live gun fire onto distant targets, demonstrating a new integrated surface warfare capability in a maritime environment, Sept. 29. Military and civilian leaders observed as unmanned surface and air vehicles – integrated with naval guns and the Aegis combat system – relayed targeting data […]https://www.defencetalk.com/navy-integrates-weapon-systems-with-unmanned-vehicles-for-new-surface-warfare-capability-60654/

DefenceTalkThe Navy accepted delivery of the first MK VI patrol boat, Aug. 27. The craft is the first of 10 patrol boats currently under contract with Safe Boats International in Tacoma, Washington. The patrol boats will be operated and maintained by the Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC), supporting coastal riverine forces. “This versatile platform leverages […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-navy-accepts-delivery-of-first-mk-vi-patrol-boat-60536/

DefenceTalkJapan said Friday it would give Vietnam six vessels to boost the communist country’s capacity to patrol its territorial waters, amid a bitter maritime dispute with Beijing in the South China Sea. The deal for the six used vessels, worth 500 million yen ($5 million), was announced in Hanoi during a two-day visit by Japanese […]https://www.defencetalk.com/japan-gives-vietnam-six-ships-to-boost-maritime-patrols-60320/

DefenceTalkThe Minister for Defence David Johnston today announced the first set of key initiatives in the Abbott Government’s long-term strategic naval plan. Within a year of taking office the Government is moving decisively to tackle Labor’s Defence mess and to ensure that Australia does not face major capability gaps as a result of Labor’s defence […]https://www.defencetalk.com/boosting-australias-maritime-capabilities-59801/

DefenceTalkThe Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Force (MPRF) is transitioning into a new type/model/series (TMS) for the first time in 50 years. To make this transition a success, the Naval Aviation Enterprise (NAE) and industry leaders are working to sustain the legacy P-3C and EP-3E while the P-8A TMS is being introduced to the fleet. The […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-navy-details-transition-from-p-3-to-p-8-aircraft-49031/

DefenceTalkElbit Systems Ltd. has teamed with Windward to offer integrated maritime solutions for the Indian authorities. The joint solution combines Windward’s innovative satellite-based maritime analytics system, MarInt, with Elbit Systems’ wide range of solutions for maritime domain awareness, including Hermes 900 maritime patrol Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The cooperation between the two companies addresses the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/joint-israeli-solution-for-indian-maritime-security-problems-47965/

DefenceTalkThe Defence Minister Shri AK Antony handed over a Dornier surveillance aircraft to the Foreign Minister of Seychelles Mr. Jean Paul Adam at a function here today. The maritime surveillance aircraft will be used to guard the extensive coastline of the island nation in the Indian Ocean. The Dornier 228 manufactured by the defence public […]https://www.defencetalk.com/india-hands-over-a-dornier-surveillance-aircraft-to-seychelles-46629/

DefenceTalkThe Ministry of Defence is looking for ways to strengthen the security of maritime operations so that it can be more effective at combating illegal activities such as gun-running, people-smuggling and piracy. A member of HMS Monmouth’s force protection team provides cover during the boarding of a ship that had been assaulted by suspected pirates […]https://www.defencetalk.com/royal-navy-looks-to-improve-the-security-of-maritime-operations-46571/