Europe, US plan submarine rescue systems

Article Abstract:

The navies of France, Norway and the UK plan to introduce the NATO Submarine Rescue System (NSRS) at the end of 2006, the same year as the US navy's Submarine Rescue Diving and recompression System (SRDRS) is intending to become operational. Rolls-Royce is acting as a prime contractor for the NSRS under a contract awarded by the UK Defence Procurement Agency, thus acting on behalf of all three participating navies in May 2004.

United Kingdom, France, Norway, International politics, Military policy, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Submarines, Military equipment, Submarine boats, Rescue vessels, Military paraphernalia, Mechanization, Military

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Military users embrace commercial satcom services

Article Abstract:

Commercial systems are helping to satisfy a burgeoning military demand for routine satellite communications. Military use of commercial satellite communication (satcom) facilities has expanded from 'phone home' voice messages to encompass a wide range of data and other services.

Telephone communications, exc. radio, Satellite Communications, Satellite Telecommunications, Usage, Technology application, Military communications

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Navies ask: is the coast clear?

Article Abstract:

The article details world efforts to develop fast, stealthy navel vessels for fighting close to unfriendly coastlines.

World, Naval vessels, Warships

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