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On the occasion of the DEFEA 2023 exhibition, the very discreet company Swarmy, based in Cyprus, unveiled for the first time its USV B5 Hydra armed with the LionFish naval turret.
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NAVAL NEWS MAY 2023
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On the occasion of the DEFEA 2023 exhibition, the very discreet company Swarmy, based in Cyprus, unveiled for the first time its USV B5 Hydra armed with the LionFish naval turret.
In today's rapidly changing world, safeguarding a nation's airspace is more challenging than ever. Evolving and adapting threats demand cutting-edge solutions that can detect, identify, and track a wide variety of objects in real-time across all domains – air, sea, and land. That's where Saab's GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) system comes in, offering unparalleled multi-mission capabilities on a single platform.
According to information published by the US DoD on May 10, 2023, MBDA is awarded a $19,626,194 not-to-exceed firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee modification to previously awarded undefinitized contract action N00024-23-C-2301 for the production of the Common Anti-Air Module Missile (CAMM) for the Multi-Mission Surface Combatants (MMSC) ships.
DEFEA is a prominent global defense exhibition that showcases a variety of defense systems, including land, naval, aerospace, national, and cyber security systems. During the exhibition, the Italian firm Marconi Industrial Services unveiled U-IV Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV).
According to a PR published by Thales on May 10, 2023, the firm has been contracted to deliver an extra combat mission system to the Royal Navy as part of the ongoing Type 31 frigate program.
During the DEFEA defense exhibition held in Athens from May 9 to 11, the French company based in Brittany, RTSys took the opportunity to showcase two of its products, the NemoSens and SEMA.
According to a PR published by HII on May 6, 2023, the company recently christened the Virginia-class attack submarine Massachusetts (SSN 798) at their Newport News Shipbuilding division.
Naval Group has signed contracts with five Hellenic companies as part of its Hellenic Industrial Participation (HIP) plan related to the FDI HN frigates program, under the Foreign Direct Investment program for the Hellenic Navy.
According to information published by Opex360 on May 8, 2023, Admiral Pierre Vandier, who serves as the head of the French Navy, has confirmed that the Navy will not receive any new Rafale M fighter jets under the 2024-2030 military programming law.
SAS Technology, a Greek company participating in DEFEA 2023, is showcasing armed UAVs including the new Talos II for the Greek Armed Forces.
The high-profile defense exhibition takes place in Athens, Greece from 9 to 11 May. Five of EDGE's portfolio companies exhibit industry-leading advanced technology and defense products and solutions.
At DEFEA 2023, the ongoing defense exhibition in Athens, Fincantieri, and ONEX Shipyards & Technologies Group have unveiled their joint strategy if the Italian Group, as the prime contractor, is selected for the Hellenic Navy corvette program by the Hellenic Ministry of National Defence.
Naval Group, a leading French maritime defense company, is participating in the second edition of DEFEA (Athens Defence Exhibition) in Greece, taking place from May 9th to May 11th, 2023. The event is organized by the Hellenic Ministry of National Defence.
The U.S. Navy commissioned Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) 23, USS Cooperstown – the nation’s 12th Freedom-variant LCS – at Pier 88 in New York, New York. This milestone places the ship, built by the Lockheed Martin-led team, into active service with the U.S. Navy.
According to information published by News24 on May 3, 2023, Mozambique Foreign Minister Veronica Macamo announced that Japan would supply the African nation with air navigation equipment worth around $22.5 million and a coastal surveillance ship valued at $830 000.
According to information published by The Sun on May 4, 2023, the Royal Navy has deployed a Type 23 frigate to track Russian warships that are operating in the North Sea, including five warships and two support vessels equipped with Kalibr cruise missiles.
According to a PR published by IAI on May 5, 2023, the firm is extending its maritime capabilities and presenting its BlueWhale Large Autonomous Underwater Vehicle for the first time.
On the occasion of IMDEX 2023, which takes place in Singapore from 3 to 5 May, the US Navy has sent the Independence-class Littoral Combat Ship USS Mobile.
According to a PR published by Rheinmetall on May 5, 2023, the company has secured a significant order in the maritime protection systems field, as the Royal Australian Navy and the Commonwealth of Australia have chosen the Multi Ammunition Softkill System (MASS) to equip their Hobart-class destroyers and ANZAC-class frigates.
According to information published by the US government on May 4, 2023, the State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Australia of Surveillance Towed Array Sensor System Expeditionary (SURTASS-E) mission systems for Vessels of Opportunity (VOO) and related equipment for an estimated cost of $207 million.