Modern navy missiles march on

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The major naval operations of the past few years, such as the 'Enduring Freedom' in the Arabian Sea focused on countering international terrorism. Due to the threat faced by the navies of the 21st century, the naval procurement in the recent years have become concerned with enhancing the force-protection and self-defense capabilities of surface warships and submarines. Thus, an overview of the leading ship-based and helicopter-borne anti-ship missile systems that are offered by the present day navies is presented.

United States, Naval art and science, Naval warfare, Antiship missile defenses, Antiship missile defences

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Finnish Navy calls for new MCM and realigns Squadron 2000 program

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The Finnish Navy's decision to request for proposals (RFP), for a new (MCM) squadron consisting of three new MCM vessels with modern mine hunting systems and a mine warfare data center (MWDC) is discussed. The details of the plans are highlighted, reflecting an attempt to transform the Finnish Navy, and its decision to change the scope of the service's Squadron 2000 program.

Market information - general, Supply and demand, Naval vessels, Warships, Naval officers, Request for proposal

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Back to mine: Finnish Navy seeks to boost its underwater weapons

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The Finnish Defence Forces have contracted Patria to complete the new, technologically advanced underwater weapon known as Sea Mine 2004 programme. The Sea Mine 2004 is an intelligent naval influence mine that is expected to modernise and increase the Finnish Navy's mine-warfare capabilities.

Product development, Facilities & equipment, Usage, Equipment and supplies, Military aspects, Navies, Naval ordnance, Ordnance, Naval

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