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, Contracts & orders received, International politics, National Security, Military Ships, Shipbuilding & Repair, Contracts & orders let, Dept of the Navy, US Navy, Contracts, Technology application, Military policy, Contract agreement, Naval vessels, Shipbuilding industry, United States. Navy, Warships, Defense contracts, Rolls-Royce Naval Marine Inc., Government contract, Defence contracts

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The ever-clearer view from above

Article Abstract:

The recent developments related to the generation of compact airborne sensor turrets, which assist in scanning the battlespace and providing critical information for the decision-makers are described. The military can use these compact turrets, which are incorporated with electrooptical-infrared (EO/IR) cameras and lasers, in unmanned aerial vehicles, helicopters and fixed-wing aircrafts of various sizes.

Product development, Other Ordnance and Accessories Manufacturing, Turrets, Mounts & Carriages, Equipment and supplies, Turrets (Armament), Military surveillance, Turrets

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Snooping above the waves

Article Abstract:

The importance to military submarines, of having sensors which are capable of detecting enemy forces and targets above the water, is discussed.

Military Submarines, Submarines

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