Multipurpose naval guns set their sights high

Article Abstract:

A new generation of multi-purpose medium-caliber naval guns are being developed to meet the operational demands of 21st-century vessels. For example, Bofors Defence AB has begun series production of a third- generation 57 mm gun for the Royal Swedish Navy and the Mexican Navy. Also, Otobreda has been manufacturing 76 mm/62-caliber line of weapons, with nearly 1,000 mountings have been produced for 51 navies. Likewise, St Petersburg, Russia-headquartered Arsenal Machine Building Plant makes the 76.2 mm AK-176M gun that is widely used in the Russian Navy, other former Soviet republics and client nations.

Guns & Howitzers, over 300mm, Artillery

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Modern navigation system improves safety on the sea

Article Abstract:

The development of Integrated Bridge Systems (IBS) has greatly improved the navigation safety of naval and merchant ships. It also draws nearer the possibility of reduced ship personnel, maintenance and life cycle cost. The US Navy seems to be the most committed among the world's modern navies to the adoption of IBS. This commitment is manifested by a series of IBS experiments that resulted in the SmartShip Project.

Marine Navigation Equip, Marine navigation equipment

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China's new destroyer starts sea trials

Article Abstract:

The author examines China's test run of its new destroyer. Topics include weapons systems, missiles launchers, and radar systems.

China, Search and navigation equipment, Ship Building and Repairing, Launchers & Related Equip, Destroyers, Radar Systems & Equip, Testing, Destroyers (Warships), Radar, Radar systems, Weapons systems, Missile launchers, China. People's Liberation Army Navy

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