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.
Publication Name: Jane's Navy International
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0144-3194
Year: 2001
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
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.
Publication Name: Jane's Navy International
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0144-3194
Year: 2000
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
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.
Publication Name: Jane's Navy International
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0144-3194
Year: 2003
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
- Abstracts: Malaysian Frigate 2000 in home waters. First F 124 frigate starts sea trials. Decision for Brazilian Niteroi-class frigate refit
- Abstracts: Guatemalan human-rights report opens old wounds. China frets over Xinjiang separatists. Georgian-Abkhazian security issues
- Abstracts: Squaring the circle, honing the edge. Teac tackles hi gig storage
- Abstracts: Insensitive munitions prompt new warheads. Radamec gets busy with new contracts. World first for sea mine clearance
- Abstracts: UK makes its PAAMS choices. US missiles on target. Naval role for vertical launch MICA