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23 April

US Navy to Turn Pacific Oil Rigs Into Mobile Military Bases to Counter China

The US Navy will convert its surplus oil rigs in the Pacific into mobile military bases to counter China’s growing influence in the region.

22 April

Juster Domingo

Kongsberg to Supply Propeller Systems for Dutch, Belgian ASW Frigates

Kongsberg has been chosen by Damen Naval to supply controllable pitch propeller systems for four anti-submarine warfare frigates.

22 April

Leadership from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District and the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Strategic Systems Engineering Facility in Crane, Indiana, April 15, 2024. The new strategic missions facility will provide new integrated systems engineering and test capability and is planned to be completed at the end of 2025.

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Inaugurates Strategic Missions Facility Construction in Indiana

The US Navy has begun the construction of a new strategic missions facility at the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division in Indiana. The Strategic Systems Engineering Facility (SSEF) is a research and development site providing engineering and test capabilities to support the agency’s integrated systems. Solutions produced with the site’s assistance will be utilized under the US Department of Defense’s deterrence triad, which comprises intercontinental, submarine-launched, and aerial ballistic missiles. The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), the US Strategic Command (STRATCOM), and the Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) led the groundbreaking ceremony. “NAVSEA’s investment at NSWC Crane with the SSEF will provide crucial capabilities to help maximize the effectiveness of the sea-based leg of the strategic deterrence triad, the most survivable leg of the triad,” STRATCOM Commander Gen. Anthony Cotton stated. “The deterrence and combat capability USSTRATCOM provides is the bedrock of all operations and foundational to national and international security.” The US Army Corps of Engineers – Louisville District in Kentucky will oversee construction works at the SSEF. The facility is scheduled for completion by the end of 2025. Maintaining Strategic Systems Capabilities According to the US Navy, the SSEF is among the critical infrastructure projects being managed …

19 April

Inder Singh Bisht

Anduril Unveils Ghost Shark Unmanned Sub Prototype in Australia

Anduril Industries has unveiled the first of three Ghost Shark extra-large autonomous undersea vehicles in Australia.

18 April

Cayor, a 58 S-class offshore patrol vehicle, is seen sailing in green-blue waters. The gray seacraft is accompanied by a much smaller red boat, which is sailing on its right side.

Juster Domingo

Senegal Receives Third 58 S-Class Offshore Patrol Vehicle

Piriou has delivered the third and final 58 S-class offshore patrol vehicle for the Senegalese Armed Forces.

17 April

UK's HMS Lancaster warship is seen sailing deep blue waters. The gray ship has "F229" painted on its side in black. The background is a dull blue sky covered by dark clouds.

Juster Domingo

Royal Navy Selects SEA for Sonar Software Development

The Royal Navy has tapped Systems Engineering & Assessment to create software that improves its warships' sonar systems.

17 April

Elta Systems' Blue Whale autonomous submarine. The submarine is seen propped up on display at what appears to be an outdoor expo close to a body of water, slightly visible in the background. The submarine's slender body is painted a deep blue. At least nine individuals are seen scattered across the expo's grounds.

Juster Domingo

Italy Halts Plans to Buy Israeli Underwater Drones

Italy's plan to buy three Blue Whale autonomous submarines from Israel has been put on hold before its scheduled parliamentary review.

17 April

Staff Writer With AFP

More Warships Needed to Boost Red Sea Cargo Traffic: EU Admiral

The head of an EU force protecting cargo ships from Houthi attacks in the Red Sea said the operation had met its goals, but freight traffic cannot increase without more warships.

16 April