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14 March

HII REMUS underwater drone with Kraken's synthetic aperture sonar. Photo: Kraken Robotics

Kraken Awarded Sonar Contract for US Underwater Drones

Kraken Robotics has received a $1.5-million contract to supply its AquaPix synthetic aperture sonar for a US defense customer.

13 March

Staff Writer With AFP

Australia to Buy US Nuclear Subs in Ambitious New Pact

Australia will buy as many as five US nuclear-powered submarines to bulk up Western muscle across the Asia-Pacific in the face of a rising China.

13 March

A land craft, air cushioned vessel (LCAC) from the USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) lands on Arta Beach to transport members of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, light armored vehicles and Humvees to the ship during a regular rotation of forces to support maritime security operations, provide crisis response capability, and increase theater security cooperation, Djibouti, May 30, 2013. An LCAC (hovercraft) is used for seamless transport of assets from ship to shore and across the beach. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Julianne M. Showalter)

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Receives Latest Air-Cushioned Vessel

The US Navy has received its latest landing craft air cushion hovercraft for weapon systems, equipment, and personnel transport.

10 March

Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Toowoomba fires an Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile during a workup period off the coast of Western Australia. *** Local Caption *** Anzac Class frigate HMAS Toowoomba recently conducted a successful firing of an Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM) Block 1 during a shakedown period off the coast of Western Australia. The firing marked the first by HMAS Toowoomba since completing the ANZAC Class Mid-life Capability Assurance Program (AMCAP) upgrade.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia’s Frigate Toowoomba Fires First Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile

The Royal Australian Navy’s HMAS Toowoomba Anzac-class frigate has conducted a live-fire test using an Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile.

10 March

The Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Louisiana (SSBN 743) transits Puget Sound following a 41-month engineered refueling overhaul at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility, Feb. 9, 2023. Louisiana is one of eight ballistic-missile submarines stationed at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, providing the most survivable leg of the strategic deterrence triad for the United States. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brian G. Reynolds)

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Completes Engineered Refueling Overhaul on USS Louisiana

The US Navy has completed an engineered refueling overhaul on the USS Louisiana Ohio-class nuclear ballistic missile submarine in Washington.

9 March

Philippine Navy's future offshore patrol vessel design.

Rojoef Manuel

Hyundai to Add Kongsberg Propellers to Philippine Navy’s Future Patrol Vessels

Kongsberg Maritime and Hyundai will provide controllable pitch propellers for the Philippine Navy’s future offshore patrol vessels.

9 March

Ocius Technology's Bluebottle on Sydney Harbour

Rojoef Manuel

Ocius Delivers First Two Bluebottle Sea Drones to Royal Australian Navy

Ocius Technology has handed over the first two of five Bluebottle maritime surveillance drones to the Royal Australian Navy.

8 March

Personnel conducting aircraft maintenance using augmented reality goggles.

Rojoef Manuel

ThirdEye Gen to Deliver Augmented Reality Solution for US Navy, Marines

ThirdEye Gen will deliver advanced augmented reality technology to improve and streamline maintenance aviation activities for the US Navy and Marines.

8 March

US President Joe Biden and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hold a meeting

Staff Writer With AFP

Australia PM Says to Meet Biden in US, Submarine Deal Expected

Australia's prime minister said he will soon meet President Joe Biden in the US, where they are expected to unveil a nuclear submarine deal.

7 March

A U.S. Marine Corps Amphibious Combat Vehicle with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, moves toward the USS Harpers Ferry during Steel Knight 23 off the coast of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 29, 2022. ACV’s are currently authorized to conduct waterborne operations in open and protected waters, while surf zone transit testing is ongoing. Steel Knight is an annual combined arms live-fire exercise which ensures 1st MARDIV is optimized for naval expeditionary warfare in contested spaces, and is purpose-built to facilitate future operations afloat and ashore. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cameron Hermanet)

Rojoef Manuel

BAE to Deliver More Amphibious Combat Vehicles to US Marine Corps

The US Marine Corps has awarded BAE Systems a third full-rate production contract for additional amphibious combat vehicles.

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