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Malaysia Completes Sea Trials of First UAV-Capable Patrol Vessel 08 Maret 2017 The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Authority will soon induct its first UAV-capable patrol vessel. Platform will significantly improve the service"s maritime patrol and surveillance capabilities (photos : Malaysian Defence) The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Authority (MMEA) has completed sea trials of its first-of-class New Generation Patrol Craft (NGPC), the service announced via an official social media channel on 3 March. The vessel, which is the first of six 44 m coastal patrol vessels ordered from Malaysian shipbuilder Destini Shipbuilding & Engineering under a MYR380 million (USD85 million) inked in 2015, is also expected to be commissioned "soon", an MMEA official Jane"s spoke to on 6 March said, although no specifics were provided. "The boat will be participating at LIMA 2017," she added, referring to the Langkawi International Maritime Exhibition, which will be tak...

First AWD Completes Sea Acceptance Trials 07 Maret 2016 The P-8A Poseidon (pictured) and F/A-18A/B Hornet aircraft conducted low-level, fast-flying operations in support of the sea acceptance trials for NUSHIP Hobart. (photo : Aus DoD) The Air Warfare Destroyer Alliance has celebrated the completion of sea acceptance trials for NUSHIP Hobart, following 21 days at sea off the coast of South Australia, ahead of the ship’s delivery to Defence in June. AWD Alliance general manager Paul Evans said in a statement that the trials proved the advanced platform and combat systems aboard the ship. “Over the past five weeks, the AWD Alliance has conducted some 20 platform system tests and 45 combat system tests to successfully validate Hobart’s complete mission system; combined, these systems will deliver a world-leading capability for the Royal Australian Navy,” Evans said. “Completing acceptance sea trials on a first-of-class ship is a momentous occasion for the Alli...

Austal Completes Detailed Design Review for PPB-R Project 28 Februari 2017 Austal Pacific Patrol Boat Replacement Project (images : Austal) Austal (ASX:ASB) is pleased to advise that the Detailed Design Review (DDR) for the A$306 million Pacific Patrol Boat Replacement (PPB-R) Project has been successfully completed on time and in accordance with the contracted schedule. A key element of the Commonwealth’s continuous naval shipbuilding strategy, the PPB-R Project is contributing to the growth of Australia’s sovereign shipbuilding capability in the lead up to the Offshore Patrol Vessel and Future Frigate programs for the Royal Australian Navy, due to commence in 2018 and 2020, respectively. The completion of the DDR, on time, formally signifies the end of the design phase and the commencement of the production phase of the nineteen steel vessel program, awarded to Austal in May 2016. DDR is a key, mandated milestone in the Commonwealth’s ASDEFCON contracting process and...

NIOA Completes Site Acceptance Testing of the Land 40 Phase 2 LVS2 Simulation Training System 15 Februari 2017 LVS2 Simulation Training System (photo : NIOA) NIOA is pleased to announce the successful completion of Site Acceptance Testing of the LVS2 Next Generation Fire Control Simulation Training System. That was reported by managing director at NIOA Robert Nioa. The LVS2 Simulation Training System provides an advanced, virtual reality training solution that is compact, easily transportable and deployable, providing low cost, but highly effective, training for Defence. The Site Acceptance Testing confirmed the system, jointly developed by NIOA, General Dynamics and Saab Australia, successfully met all key objectives and Defence requirements. Under the LAND 40 Phase 2 project, NIOA is delivering the MK47 40mm Automatic Lightweight Grenade Launcher, fitted with Lightweight Video Sight (LVS2) sighting system. The advanced LVS2 provides a new level of capability for light weapon sighting...

Singapore Completes Checks on Terrex Vehicles Previously Detained by Hong Kong 08 Februari 2017 A Singapore Armed Forces" 8x8 Terrex infantry carrier vehicle (ICV), similar to the nine detained in Hong Kong in November 2016. (photo : Cari) The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) has completed a series of checks and maintenance tasks on the nine 8x8 Terrex infantry carrier vehicles (ICVs) previously detained by the Hong Kong authorities, the Singapore Army announced via an official social media channel on 6 February. The ICVs, which were detained on 23 November at the Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department"s River Trade Terminal following inspections, were released in January 2017. The vehicles were originally in transit to Singapore via a commercial freighter after completing an SAF training exercise in Taiwan. The Hong Kong government has cited possible breaches of its strategic commodities regulations as a reason for the detention. "The ICVs and equipment will be deployed fo...