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There’s an App for That!
Protect your unmanned investment, operate multiple systems, mix and match services Plug-and-play capabilities for unmanned systems? Scientists have long recognized the value of unmanned systems as tools to conduct exploration and research. The advantages are many, and the cost is usually less than would be incurred for a research ship or manned aircraft mission. Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) who make unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs)…
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Middle East Maritime Security: Cooperation is the Key Vital
Vice Adm. John Miller, U.S. Navy, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT), U.S. 5th Fleet, Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) , spoke to delegates attending the IQPC Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) Middle East 2013 conference just after participating in the 8th International Institute For Strategic Studies (IISS) Manama Dialogue to discuss the development and implementation of regional security…
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Sailing for Science
A new report by the National Ocean Council, the Federal Oceanographic Fleet Status Report, notes the challenges faced by operators of the United States fleet of survey and research ships. “These 47 ships are part of our Nation’s critical infrastructure, collecting vital information to help protect lives and property from marine hazards; measure and project global climate change and ocean acidification; enhance safety and security and more.” Retired Navy Capt.
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NATO
At NATO’s world-class undersea research center, one can’t help but admire the more than 50 years of success. But the scientists, engineers and technicians at the Center for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE) are focused on the future. The NATO Undersea Research Center (NURC) became CMRE in July 2012. According to CMRE Director Dr. Dirk Tielbuerger, this represents an opportunity to apply the center’s knowledge and capabilities to the entire maritime domain.
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KnifeFish
The U.S. Navy’s Knifefish UUV is a cutting-edge mine hunter, with the ability to find and identify mines, even the most challenging undersea environments. Knifefish is the new Surface Mine Countermeasure (SMCM) Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (UUV), built by General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems of Mcleansville, NC,based upon a Bluefin-21 vehicle from Bluefin Robotics. The systems helps the Navy’s…
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U.S. Navy Treading Water on Shipbuilding
Fleet, Force put Warfighting First: U.S. At the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812, and with a new Chief of Operations at the helm, the U.S. Navy continues to provide credible combat power with persistent presence around the world. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert has set forth his “Sailing Directions” and “Navigation Plan” for the Navy, which sets forth priorities and informs the budget and acquisition process.
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