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Saab wins additional FMV deal for Trackfire RWS systems

Maritime March 5, 2018

Saab has secured a further order from the Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV) regarding Trackfire Remote Weapon Station (RWS) for the Royal Swedish Navy. This is an addition to a Trackfire RWS order that Saab received from FMV in August 2017. Trackfire RWS will be installed on the new Combat Boat 90 ...

Republic of Korea Navy receives first Daegu-class frigate

Maritime March 5, 2018

Rolls-Royce has congratulated the Republic of Korea Navy (RoKN) following official handover of its first Daegu-class (FFX-II) frigate. The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), South Korea’s defence procurement agency, made the presentation to RoKN in February. It is the first in an eight vessel programme. Rolls-Royce is providing main propulsion power, in ...

Royal Navy and Royal Marines join major French deployment

Maritime March 1, 2018

Around 40 Royal Navy and Royal Marine personnel and two Wildcat helicopters have joined the French naval task force, Jeanne D’Arc, for a five-month mission. The ship’s port calls will include Jakarta, Bali, Darwin, Saigon and Singapore. British personnel will take part in amphibious exercises and Defence Engagement, building on the UK’s ...

BMT’s 48m Patrol Boat completes sea trials

Maritime February 27, 2018

BMT has successfully completed sea trials for the first of two 48m patrol boats destined for the Qatar Coastguard. Partnering with ARES Shipyard (ARES), the duo have designed and built 17 patrol boats from advanced composites in just 36 months – 18 months ahead of schedule. The last in the series ...