BAE Aims to Introduce Autonomous Submarine by 2026
a 10-year deal with Canadian partner Cellula Robotics, with the pair aiming to have a product "market ready" by the end of 2026.Herne would be the first autonomous underwater vehicle BAE has taken to market. Scott Jamieson, managing director of BAE Systems Maritime & Land Defence Solutions business, said he was confident BAE could be manufacturing 10-20 of the submarines in 2027."I think there's a lot of interest we've had this week through a number of different countries and delegations," he said on the sidelines of the event, adding that Britain, Middle Eastern
Saab to Overhaul Submarine HMS Halland
separately during the period. "Maintenance of Swedish surface vessels and submarines is an important part of our ongoing business. It is also important to ensure the customer's long-term operational capability," says Gunilla Fransson, head of Saab's business area Security and Defence Solutions. Work based on the order will be carried during 2014 and 2015 at the Saab Kockums shipyard in Karlskrona. Saab Kockums is a business unit within Saab's business area Security and Defence Solutions. www.saabgroup.com
MTR 100: QPS
since 1986 been headquartered in The Netherlands, and is an independent software company, now with subsidiary offices in the U.S. Canada and UK. In 2011 QPS merged with IVS3D so uniting QPS QINSy with QPS Fledermaus. In 2012 QPS became a member of the SAAB (Sweden) group of companies (Security and Defence Solutions). Quality Positioning Services (QPS) makes industry leading software for collection, post processing and visualization of maritime geomatic data. Its products QPS QINSy and QPS Fledermaus seamlessly partner ArcGIS for Maritime, to solve problems and gain efficiencies for maritime related survey
Saab Acquires ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems AB
agreed that Saab will acquire TKMS AB. The purchase price is MSEK 340. Existing funds will be used to finance the acquisition. The transaction’s effect on Saab’s result for 2014 is estimated to be non-material. TKMS AB will be integrated into Saab’s business area Security and Defence Solutions. “We are looking forward to welcoming Kockums and its personnel to Saab. This acquisition marks the start of a new era in Kockum’s notable history. The knowledge that the employees possess for developing and producing submarines is unique and strengthens all of Saab”, says
Kraken Awarded AquaPix Sonar Contract
system by Australia’s Defence Science and Technology Organization (DSTO). DSTO is the Australian government’s lead agency charged with applying science and technology to protect and defend Australia and its national interests. DSTO delivers expert, impartial advice and innovative defence solutions to agencies such as the Royal Australian Navy. Kraken’s AquaPix Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Sonar (InSAS) system provides seabed images with unprecedented image resolution and detail. The system leverages the sophisticated signal processing capabilities and unique imaging
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