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A leaked memorandum warns of a "fight for survival" of the Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carrier programme when the revised cost is published by the MoD in July
02 July 2009
Zonal marking: Kenya looks to position itself for a new role in maritime security
Dave Sloggett argues that Kenya's naval force should adopt a three-tier structure in order to deal with the extension of its maritime responsibilies
30 June 2009
'Over-optimism' of UK's Type 45 destroyer procurement process slammed
Delays and cost overruns in MoD's Type 45 destroyer programme have "deeply worrying implications" for the UK's air defence capability, says a report, although lessons are being applied to procurement of the two Future Aircraft Carriers (CVFs)
24 June 2009
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Paris Air Show: MBDA engages in missile study
MBDA is working to improve support services for its new range of Marte anti-surface warfare naval missiles
23 June 2009
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Poor management blamed for failure of RAN helicopter project
A report by the Australian National Audit Office blames the DoD for the cancellation in 2008 of the 12-year project to procure Super Seasprite helicopters for the Royal Australian Navy
19 June 2009
LR5 sub rescue system moves Down Under
James Fisher Defence's LR5 submarine rescue vehicle is covering for the RAN's absent vessel, Remora, in providing an on-call submarine rescue service
17 June 2009
E-2D Advanced Hawkeye to start carrier trials
Carrier suitability testing of the AEW&C aircraft will concentrate on verifying that the E-2D is structurally prepared for the rigours of carrier operations
15 June 2009
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- Advanced Hawkeye completes operational assessment
Reviewing the troops: New Zealand Country Briefing
The New Zealand Defence Force is in the midst of a significant renewal of capabilities across the three services, as a major defence review looks to determine the country's future defence posture. Tony Skinner reports
12 June 2009
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- New Zealand increases defence budget
Live firings demonstrate ESSM integration with latest SSDS
The tests from a US Navy carrier comprised two single-missile engagement scenarios and demonstrated that the SSDS and newly configured ESSM were properly integrated to engage anti-ship missile representative targets
11 June 2009
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- Bird in the hand: NATO gives fresh momentum to ESSM
India pays extra $102m for carrier conversion
After discussions to resolve the deadlock over escalating costs, India has paid Russia another sum towards the refurbishment of an aircraft carrier for the Indian Navy
10 June 2009
Hunting in warm waters: UK reinforces expeditionary MCM capability in Gulf
Campaigns in the Persian Gulf have led the Royal Navy to establish a forward-deployed mine-countermeasures force in the region and focus exercises on tackling the particular environmental challenges
05 June 2009
Chile to upgrade sub-launched Exocets
Sources in Santiago have revealed that the Chilean Navy is negotiating the acquisition of a digital control upgrade for its SM-39 submarine-launched Exocet anti-ship missiles
09 June 2009
Iran commissions further midget submarines
The Iranian Navy's latest midget subs are reported to have been built indigenously but bear similarities to North Korean designs, suggesting some level of overseas involvement in the programme
03 June 2009
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Norwegian ministers urge NATO to increase role in the High North
As melting ice in the Arctic opens up new sea lines of communication, Norway is concerned that conflicts of interest in the area may undermine its stability
01 June 2009
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- Russia and NATO look to Arctic co-operation
Iran despatches ships to Somali coast in anti-piracy effort
The deployment of vessels to the Gulf of Aden is "unprecedented in the history of the Iranian Navy" and could lead to maritime co-operation with the US – a landmark development
29 May 2009
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- A new line of defence: Iran's naval capabilities
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