Defense

Orbit Communications Systems, a leading global provider of maritime and airborne SATCOM terminals, tracking ground station solutions, and mission-critical airborne audio management systems, is to unveil its Multi-Purpose Terminals (MPT) for SATCOM communication for unmanned surface vehicles and small vessels at DSEI 2023, in London.

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) has been awarded contract worth approximately NOK 16 billion by the Polish Ministry of National Defense to deliver four NSM (Naval Strike Missile) Coastal Defense System (CDS) squadrons.

The Royal Australian Navy and Defense Science Technology Group representatives met with their Republic of Singapore Navy counterparts to discuss the development and evolution of autonomous maritime systems.

HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division was awarded a $154.8 million contract modification today for the modernization of USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000).

Orbit Communications Systems, a leading global provider of maritime and airborne SATCOM terminals, tracking ground station solutions and mission-critical airborne audio management systems, unveils a major advancement in maritime SATCOM cybersecurity – the integration of the NetShroud+ system, with its comprehensive array of advanced cyber security features, into the company’s OceanTRx MIL systems.

Damen Digital Solutions, the digital services division of Damen Shipyards Group, and the British Royal Navy's innovation program NavyX have announced an active collaboration.

VIKING Norsafe Life-saving Equipment HELLAS has secured orders from Greece’s Ministry of Shipping & Island Policy to deliver 31 patrol boats and three high-speed boats to the Hellenic Coast Guard.

Leidos, a FORTUNE^® 500 science and technology leader, was recently awarded a new task order by Naval Sea Systems Command to manage, operate and maintain the US Navy’s Overlord and medium unmanned surface vessels (USVs).

Kraken Technology Group have announced the launch of their new in-house design capability. 

Silver Ships recently completed the first deliveries under the Naval Sea Systems Command of seven 11-meter Open Center Console (OCC) vessels and two 8-meter Open Center Console (OCC) vessels, under the Naval Special Warfare Surface Support Craft Contract. The Navy has also conducted Pre-Delivery Inspection and Testing (PDIT) of three vessel variants included in the contract.

The exercise saw participation of Ships, Submarines, and aircraft from the Indian Navy (IN), Royal Australian Navy (RAN), Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) and the US Navy (USN).

Davits supplied by Vestdavit are set to play an important role in efficient launch and recovery of fast craft to support refueling operations at sea for the US naval fleet after the company was awarded a major contract for six vessels being built by General Dynamics NASSCO in the US.