Kockums begins work on Landsort minehunter modernization

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The Swedish shipbuilder Kockums has started working on the two-stage upgrade of five of the Royal Swedish Navy's (RSwN's) Landsort-class mine countermeasures vessels (MCMVs) at its Kariskrona shipyard. The initial phase of the modernization involves three MCMVs, HMS Kosterm, HMS Vinga, and HMS Ulvon, modified to enable their participation in the Swedish international rapid reaction force.

Product information, Sweden, Minesweepers & Other MCM Vessels, Product enhancement, Minesweepers, Kockums AB, Mine sweepers

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Abu Dhabi Ship Building completes first TNC 45 combat system upgrade

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Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) has completed the combat system modernization on the first of six TNC 45 Ban Yas-class fast attack craft that is being upgraded for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Naval Forces. The upgrade program includes the introduction of a new combat management system (CMS), enhancements to the surveillance radar and an improved electronic support measures (ESM) suite.

Product development, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi Shipbuilding, Electronic surveillance, Combat

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VT Group wins Trinidad and Tobago offshore patrol vessel contract

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The GBP150 million contract won by the U.K.-based VT Group to build and manage three offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) for the Trinidad and Tobago Coastguard is discussed.

Contracts & orders received, Military Ships, Contracts & orders let, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom, Contracts, Design and construction, Contract agreement, Naval vessels, Warships, VT Group

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