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Indian Navy to acquire XLUUVs

Jan 9, 2025 | janes.com | Oishee Majumdar

The Indian Navy plans to procure extra-large unmanned underwater vehicles (XLUUVs) to strengthen its maritime domain awareness (MDA) and combat capabilities. The Indian Navy issued an expression of interest (EOI) in late 2024, seeking industry partners for the development of 12 XLUUVs that can be used to support anti-submarine warfare (ASW); mine-countermeasures (MCM); and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) operations.
South Korea to install enhanced border surveillance systems

Jan 6, 2025 | janes.com | Oishee Majumdar

South Korea plans to initiate a project to upgrade surveillance technologies along its border with North Korea. South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced on 3 January that the future project will use the technologies implemented under a recently completed ‚Äúminor performance improvement project‚ÄĚ, which enhanced the surveillance equipment in some forward areas.
Japan's navy to acquire MQ-9B SeaGuardians

Dec 4, 2024 | janes.com | Oishee Majumdar

The JMSDF has been testing an MQ-9B SeaGuardian in service with the Japan Coast Guard. Following these tests the JMSDF has decided to acquire SeaGuardians to fulfil its requirements of long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicles. (GA-ASI)The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) intends to procure General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc (GA-ASI) MQ-9B SeaGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) to meet its requirements for long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
US approves upgrade for Indian MH-60R helicopters

Dec 3, 2024 | janes.com | Oishee Majumdar

Three Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawks of the Indian Navy in operation in February 2024. (Indian Navy)The US Department of State has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of communication, sensor, and logistics equipment associated with the Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk helicopters to India.
South Korea commissions first KDX-III Batch 2 destroyer

Nov 28, 2024 | janes.com | Oishee Majumdar

ROKS Jeongjo , lead ship in the RoKN's KDX-III Batch 2 programme. (HD Hyundai Heavy Industries)The Republic of Korea Navy (RoKN) has commissioned the first of three new Sejong Daewang KDX-III Batch 2-class guided-missile destroyers. ROKS Jeongjo The Great (pennant number 995) was commissioned on 27 November at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries' (HD HHI's) shipyard in Ulsan following more than two years of trials.
Airshow China 2024: China displays new, upgraded long-range radars

Nov 15, 2024 | janes.com | Oishee Majumdar

China has unveiled two new long-range radars â€“ the 780 target designator radar, and the 610A intelligence radar system. The radars will support the PLA Air Force's Hong Qi-19 (HQ-19) surface-to-air missile system. (AFP via Getty Images)China showcased several new long-range radars, and upgraded versions of existing long-range radars at the Airshow China 2024 exhibition held in Zhuhai from 12 to 17 November.
US approves E-7A sale to South Korea

Nov 5, 2024 | janes.com | Oishee Majumdar

The US has approved possible sale of four Boeing E-7A Wedgetail (pictured) airborne early warning and control aircraft to South Korea. (Boeing)The US Department of State has approved the possible sale of Boeing E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft to South Korea under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programme.
Seoul to upgrade amphibious assault ship with enhanced CMS, sensors

Oct 30, 2024 | janes.com | Oishee Majumdar

An image of the Republic of Korea Navy's second Dokdo-class LPH amphibious assault ship, ROKS Marado . South Korea has initiated a project to upgrade first-of-class Dokdo with enhanced combat management system and sensors. (RoKN) South Korea has initiated a project to upgrade the Republic of Korea Navy's (RoKN's) ROKS Dokdo landing platform helicopter (LPH) amphibious assault ship with an enhanced combat management system (CMS) and sensors.
C2 Robotics, Thales Australia partner to enhance Speartooth LUUV capabilities

Oct 29, 2024 | janes.com | Oishee Majumdar

C2 Robotics founders, Michael Bailey (left) and Thomas Loveard, with a Speartooth large unmanned underwater vehicle at a test site. Under a recent collaboration agreement with Thales Australia, Speartooth will be equipped with Thales' sonar system. (C2 Robotics)Melbourne-based C2 Robotics has partnered with Thales Australia to enhance the capabilities of its Speartooth large unmanned underwater vehicle (LUUV).
AUKUS partners test unmanned maritime systems, associated technologies

Oct 28, 2024 | janes.com | Oishee Majumdar

The AUKUS partners tested Anduril Australia's Ghost Shark extra-large autonomous undersea vehicle during Exercise āAutonomous Warrior' in October. (Commonwealth of Australia)The militaries of Australia, the UK, and the US have experimented with different unmanned maritime systems in Jervis Bay in Australia's New South Wales as part of efforts to advance AUKUS Pillar 2 capabilities.