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The new agreement reflects the companies’ goal of working together on PROTECTOR Remote Weapon Systems Programs in a greater number of areas of military capability, in the UK and in foreign markets

The HAAWC enables the Boeing P-8A Poseidon to deploy MK 54 torpedoes from near or below its cruising altitude

The Royal Navy will receive the Kongsberg Naval Strike Missile outfitted on Type 23 frigates and Type 45 destroyers to replace the Harpoon surface-to-surface weapon, due to go out of service in 2023

Rheinmetall’s MLG27-4.0 defense system features technological innovations, such as daylight cameras, infrared sensors and laser rangefinders, and can be integrated into an existing shipboard command system

This comprises the whole ammunition flow in the weapon, including programming and firing with proof of range and precision under operating conditions

An initial purchase under this new contract with Saab has already been placed by the Lithuanian Defence Materiel Agency, with deliveries expected to take place 2023-2024

Taking place January 18-19, in Huntsville, AL., the 2023 Joint Fires Summit will focus on developing and fielding cutting edge fires and strike capabilities to meet the growing challenges of strategic competition across the globe

The new configuration of the NARWHAL Remote Controlled Weapon System (RCWS) includes two AKERON MP missile pods with the associated control electronics and an operator terminal

General Robotics’ SHARK uses dual-axis electro-mechanical stabilization coupled with automatic tracking, video motion detection, and fire control for accurate weapon laying to deliver fast and precise firepower on small boats

This contract positions SEA as the primary supplier of Torpedo Launcher Systems to the entire in-service UK Type 23 fleet and its countermeasure systems across the Type 23, Royal Fleet Auxiliary, Albion and Type 45 Classes

The agreement between NIOA and Diehl Defence includes technology transfer to enable Australian production of Diehl 5” naval munition including high explosives, practice projectiles and propelling charges