US Navy Seeks Mk41 VLS Compliant Hypersonic Weapons
US Navy announced the FLASH programme, aiming for a hypersonic missile that can be fired from the in-use Mk41 VLS cells due to CPS needing a different launcher.
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UK Confirms STRATUS LO Integration on Type 26 Frigates
The Royal Navy will integrate the future STRATUS LO subsonic cruise missile on its Type 26 frigates through the Mk41 VLS for improved ASuW capabilities.
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Gabya-Class Frigates Get Atmaca Anti-Ship Missiles
Gabya-class frigates (Ex Oliver Hazard Perry-class) of the Turkish Navy alongside two other ship classes will receive the Atmaca anti-ship missile.
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Japan Shows Interest in Producing Mk70 Containerised VLS
Lockheed Martin and Japan are on the table for joint production of the newly fielded Mk70 Payload Delivery System (PDS), a containerised version of Mk41 VLS.
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Logistics
U.S. Navy Tests VLS Reloading System at Sea
TRAM which will allow reloading warships' VLS cells with logistics ships on cruise was tested for the first time.
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The Second Type 26 Frigate Meets the Water
BAE is launching the second Type 26 or City-class frigate, HMS Cardiff, by a tow-down from the river to deep water to head towards Scotstoun for fitting.
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HMAS Sydney Makes the First SM-6 SAM Firing in RAN
HMAS Sydney (DDG42) destroyer performed the first firing of an SM-6 long-range air defence missile in the Royal Australian Navy.
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Netherlands Orders JASSM-ER Cruise Missiles
A LoA has been signed between the U.S. government and the Netherlands to provide JASSM-ER air-launched cruise missiles.
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Unmanned Systems
The U.S. Navy Acquires First MUSVs
The U.S. Navy will acquire its first Medium Unmanned Surface Vehicle (MUSV) in a year to carry different payloads.
Navy / Maritime
U.S. Navy Develops New Hypersonic Missile Interceptor
The U.S. Navy has initiated the development of a new air defence missile dubbed “Compact Agile Interceptor” against hypersonic missiles.
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UK Plans Land Attack Capability for Future Frigates
The UK has announced its intention to equip its future frigates, Type 26 and Type 31, with long-range land attack capabilities to combat new threats.
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U.S. Army Deploys Medium-Range Missiles in Indo-Pacific
During a media briefing in Tokyo, General Charles Flynn from the U.S. Army confirmed the deployment of medium-range missiles in the Indo-Pacific.
Navy / Maritime
RMC Starts the Construction of Pohjanmaa-Corvette
RMC began the construction of the first of four Pohjanmaa-class corvettes for the Finnish Navy, which will enter service by 2029.
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The Netherlands Gets Mk 41 Vertical Launching System
Netherlands gets MK 41 VLS Baseline with an estimated cost of 110 million USD to equip new ship class.
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Royal Navy’s Type 31 frigates to be fitted with Mk41 VLS
Royal Navy’s Type 31 Inspiration Class frigates will be equipped with the Mk41 VLS to deliver long-range offensive fires.
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MİDLAS Conducts Test Launch
Roketsan conducted a test launch for the Turkish indigenous vertical launch system MİDLAS (Indigenous Vertical Launch System / VLS).
