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GE Vernova’s #PowerConversion business provides the auxiliary propulsion system (APS) for the USS Tripoli (LHA 7), one of the #USNavy’s big-deck amphibious assault ships. The electric propulsion uses #SeaPulse #naval MV3000 variable speed drives and high-performance electric induction propulsion motors, proven across naval and commercial marine applications. #GEVernova’s hybrid propulsion #technology supports the U.S. Navy in lowering operating costs through fuel savings provided by a more efficient power and propulsion system. It also helps to reduce routine maintenance costs, saves time, and enables a smaller carbon footprint due to lower fuel consumption. APS expected fuel savings is $250M over the ship’s lifecycle.* The USS Tripoli is joined by three more vessels with identical propulsion systems: USS Makin Island (LHD 8), USS America (LHA 6), and PCU Bougainville (LHA 8). Interested to learn why Power Conversion is trusted by the world’s leading navies and coast guards to energize their platforms? Contact us at marine.powerconversion@ge.com #ElectricShip #CleanMaritime

The latest DoD Innovation Fact Sheet is out! It highlights transformative efforts that align perfectly with several Marine Corps S&T focus areas. Initiatives like the Rapid Defense Experimentation Reserve (RDER), Replicator, and the Accelerate the Procurement and Fielding of Innovative Technologies (APFIT) program are enabling us to deliver cutting-edge capabilities faster than ever. As noted in the report, “Nine capabilities participating in RDER have since transitioned to follow-on programs for continued development, production, and deployment, including a five-year acceleration of the USMC’s Family of Integrated Targeting Cells (FITC) program.” Additionally, the Marine Corps has successfully secured funding for several key projects through the APFIT program, including Maritime Expeditionary Standoff Response Advanced Capability Modules, Micro Identify Friend or Foe, Project 711: Containerized Secure Units, and Reducible Height Gunner Protection Kits. With these resources and support, we’re equipping our Marines with next-gen technologies at an accelerated rate!

The U.S. Navy's shipyards were designed in the 1800s. 🤯 They need critical upgrades to maintain and update nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, submarines, and other ships. The Navy allocated $21 billion to the Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program (SIOP), but many national security experts believe that not enough effort and resources are being dedicated to digital transformation. 💻 Retired Admiral James Foggo proposes a "digital backbone" for shipyard modernization, including a dedication of an additional three percent to the overall SIOP budget to digital transformation objectives. With a combined top-down, bottom-up, and scalability approach to this challenge, the Navy can develop the smart shipyards required to achieve the objectives of SIOP. Read more here, and visit the IBM team at the 2024 Sea-Air-Space Exposition this week! https://ow.ly/Pm0350RaQV5 #DigitalTransformation #SeaAirSpaceExpo

Fairlead Integrated has developed a Common Deploy & Retrieval (D&R) system that gives surface platforms the ability to use one D&R system for two unique towed arrays. Using the Common D&R, the target platform MCM USV could be expanded to field both the AN/AQS-20 and 24 sonar arrays. The system can interface with both towed arrays and can extend the availability of the Q24 for mission availability after the end of aerial towing. Fairlead designs, engineers, produces, and sustains mechanical, electro-mechanical, electrical-electronic systems for manned/unmanned combatants. Fairlead’s goal is to transition the system for both government, military and commercial applications. 🎦 Watch the #NavySTP tech talk: https://lnkd.in/etMSg9qF 📊 Learn more from the quad chart: https://lnkd.in/ewteTBuk Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) #defenseinnovation #sbir

This should come as no surprise. The FY23 shipbuilding plan charted out the cutting of the fleet down even further until it's at its lowest in 2027... and there's no reason to assume DoD will allow the resourcing to pull back out of that dive as hoped. When Congress directed an initial course-correction, DoD directly disobeyed - with unfortunately zero consequences, as CAPE wasn't defunded as initially threatened. Nothing is going to change without direct, invasive, and aggressive leadership. #Navy #Shipbuilding #maritimesecurity #maritimeindustry https://lnkd.in/g3gWPzat

TKMS and Navantia have not fully met the Indian Navy's requirements for the P-75(I) submarine program: TKMS TKMS's AIP technology was originally designed for its Type 214 submarines, which are smaller than the Indian Navy's requirements. TKMS withdrew from the program in August 2021 due to concerns about the liability and technology transfer clauses in the RFP. However, in June 2023, TKMS and MDL joined forces to support the construction of AIP-capable submarines in India. Navantia Navantia's AIP system is still in the early stages of integration on actual submarines. Navantia's submarine with AIP is not expected to be operational until 2026. The Indian Navy's Project-75(I) aims to construct six Kalvari Class Diesel-Electric Attack submarines. The submarines will have Fuel Cell Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP) technology and Lithium-ion batteries, which will allow them to stay underwater for longer and move quickly to their target. https://lnkd.in/dP4Wx8KK

Imagine sitting on a battlefield and trying to figure out what is happening with only your ears to guide you; your guidance is based on orders written weeks or months ago, and the last time you got an update of where your own forces are was a day old (at best). That, in essence, is submarine warfare. There is no constant information flow for situational awareness and communication (of any kind) endangers your existence; so submarine commanders are required to make decisions based on a series of assumptions about a myriad of variables and use their experience, judgement, advice from their team, and a deep understanding of their adversary. Building people who can do this – so different to most other warfare experiences – requires a special process: In the UK, this culminates in a course called The Perisher. In this episode Phillip Titterton CBE talks about command and control of submarines, his experiences in the Royal Navy’s submarine service, and about waterspace management (submarine control measures). This was one of the episodes I enjoyed making the most. Submarine warfare is anything but slow, never dull, and the people are quite superb. Not all sailors are the same.

At SECORA, we partnered with the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) to tackle a critical challenge: improving the maintenance program for their Collins Class submarine. A recent scoping study had revealed significant reliability issues that, if left unaddressed, could weaken Australia’s maritime capability and threaten national security. We conducted a thorough review of the submarine’s lifecycle and developed a robust, repeatable maintenance process that focuses on predictive and proactive techniques. This approach not only enhances engineering planning and lifecycle management but also maintains operational availability. Our solution ensures the submarine remains at optimal performance while potentially reducing maintenance costs by 10-20% annually. RAN primarily uses the Collins Class submarines. These are diesel-electric attack submarines designed to provide long-range capabilities for Australia's maritime defense. The six Collins Class submarines are the backbone of Australia's submarine fleet. These submarines are designed for a variety of missions, including anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface ship warfare, intelligence gathering, and special forces operations. In addition to the Collins Class, Australia is working on acquiring a new fleet of submarines as part of the AUKUS partnership, which will involve nuclear-powered submarines to further enhance the country's defense capabilities. This project is set to replace the Collins Class submarines in the coming decades with the first submarine expected to be delivered in 2030. Discover how SECORA helps navies and commercial maritime businesses streamline maintenance, operations, and logistics for greater efficiency and effectiveness. https://lnkd.in/em3BFCVp #SECORA #Navy #Defense #RAN

ESCO Technologies (NYSE: ESE) announced that it has agreed to acquire the Signature Management & Power (SMaP) business of Ultra Maritime. SMaP is a well-established, long-standing provider of mission-critical signature and power management solutions for #submarines and surface ships for the #USNavy and UK naval defense markets. The Business is well positioned to benefit from increasing global naval defense spending as the US and its allies upgrade aging naval defense programs. SMaP product lines are highly complementary to ESCO’s current naval programs, and Aerospace & Defense (A&D) segment. Solutions include: magnetic and electric field countermeasures to prevent underwater mine and sensor detection, as well as innovative and highly-engineered motors that drive critical ship propulsion systems with an ultra-quiet design ensuring low vibration levels to increase stealth capabilities. | https://bit.ly/4bBKd2e ⚓ #submersibles #defensecontractors #defenseindustry #nationalsecurity

Submarine Industrial Base Update Navy has been managing a $17b account to grow submarine production to 1 Columbia SSBN and 2 Virginia SSNs a year. Austal’s eventual contribution to submarine production helps but won’t deliver until 2026 - late but good. And… production rate of submarines will likely need to go higher still. Clearly this investment is needed to support AUKUS, and Austal as an Australian company in the U.S. makes sense. That said, the AUKUS class submarine to be built next decade is another story… Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/eR_HQdiB