DSIT SOLUTIONS will present, for the first time at UDT 2024, the DogFish Sonar System for detecting underwater threats from small manned and unmanned underwater vehicles, such as mini-subs, semi-submersibles, AUVs/UUVs, and SDVs. The system provides high-resolution and long detection ranges at various depths and acoustic environments.
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Hunt Valve, a Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD) company, has been awarded a contract by the Maritime Sustainment Technology and Innovation Consortium (MSTIC) to produce a 3D printed valve assembly for installation on US Navy submarines, positioning the defense contractor as a first mover in this sector. Using additive manufacturing to create the 70-pound valve assembly—the first 3D printed assembly to be installed on a US submarine—will provide the Navy with a product that meets or exceeds the quality produced through traditional sand-casting in about two-thirds less time.
Damen Naval has contracted RENK to supply the gearbox systems for the new Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) frigates. The Dutch shipyard is building four new frigates, two each for the Royal Netherlands Navy and the Belgian navy. The contract includes eight gearboxes that are part of the CODLAD (COmbined Diesel-eLectric And Diesel) propulsion system. There is also a special Dutch connection as RENK's subsidiary Schelde Gears B.V. will provide support in design and service activities.
Louisiana-based boat builder Metal Shark has announced the debut of Prowler, a versatile military craft combining multiple unique technologies to meet the current and near-future warfighting requirements of the US military and its allies. The company is also debuting Frenzy, a high-performance, low-cost, amphibious micro-USV with a payload carrying capacity of up to 14 lbs.
On March 28, 2024, the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) successfully demonstrated the first track of a live space object by the AN/SPY-7(V)1 solid state radar integrated with the Aegis Weapon System (AWS). This milestone event for the Japanese Aegis System Equipped Vessel (ASEV) program was also observed by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and US Navy Aegis Technical Representative.
Belgian Defense has ordered six R7 remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) from Exail. This state-of-the-art underwater vehicle will play a pivotal role in enhancing the Belgian Armed Forces capabilities for inspection and disposal of underwater explosive ordnance (EOD), safeguarding harbors, coastal areas, ships, and key infrastructures.
Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management (Arcline), has acquired AMMCON Corp., a Jacksonville-based fittings and assembled components manufacturer. The defense contractor’s acquisition continues its expansion and commitment to providing critical components to the US Navy and other marine defense customers.