Heavyweight contenders shape up for the littoral

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The current heavyweight torpedo development activity is influenced by improved shallow-water performance, an enhanced capability against increasingly sophisticated countermeasures and a drive for reduced life-style cost. The innovative technology activities that are currently underway and the potential for heavyweight torpedo vehicles to provide the basis for large-capacity submarine-launched unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) are described.

United States, Capacity, Drone aircraft, Unmanned aerial vehicles

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Casting the net for the next surface combatant

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The author examines the United Kingdom's Ministry of Defense's plans for development of future naval vessels. Topics include weapon systems, hull designs, and communication systems.

United Kingdom, United Kingdom. Ministry of Defence, Military communications

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Industry lines up proposals for Project Protector

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The author examines plans by the New Zealand Navy to upgrade its fleet of naval vessels. Topics include hull design, special operations capabilities, and weapon systems.

Contracts, Special operations (Military science), New Zealand. Navy, Defense contracts, Government contract, Defence contracts

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