HII win contract to modernise the USS Harry S. Truman, SEA to provide torpedo launchers for the RCN, GD release financial backlog details, and Spain details military modernisation.

A strategic investment of $913m aims to reinforce US naval capabilities through an overhaul project on the USS Harry S. Truman.

Forward this email  |  View in browser NavalTechnology In Brief January 29, 2024 SPOTLIGHT READ HII secures contract to propel USS Harry S. Truman into a new era A strategic investment of $913m aims to reinforce US naval capabilities through an overhaul project. Got a minute to spare? Take part in our research by answering our poll: Answer our poll question LATEST NEWS SEA to provide Torpedo Launcher System to Royal Canadian Navy Canada has awarded a contract to SEA for its lightweight Torpedo Launcher System, capable of firing a range of Nato standard lightweight torpedoes.   General Dynamics reports highest backlog in its financial history The US defence prime says it has had a good month and a breakthrough year with a $93.6bn backlog in 2023.   Spanish Armed Forces modernisation brings defence spending to 1.30% GDP Spain has ramped up its procurement list this past year and the Minister of Defence has announced her decision to increase spending in line with plans. Read more news IN-DEPTH READ Electric Vehicles in Defense   GlobalData's latest thematic intelligence report assesses how electric vehicles, combined with other emerging technologies, can be used across the defense value chain. As the pressure for military modernization encounters increasingly pressing environmental sustainability objectives, military and defense industry officials are highlighting the geostrategic benefits of electrification in land vehicle fleets. Buy report MORE FOR YOU Explore our marketing solutions   Merging industry-leading business intelligence & award-winning journalism, this is an unrivalled opportunity for engagement with B2B professionals across a network of 40+ leading media websites.    Request a demo PARTNER CONTENT Ocean Acoustic Developments launch WADER V9 Ocean Acoustic Developments have officially launched WADER V9 and it is now commercially available.  WADER is a sensor agnostic Sonar Range Prediction and Global Ocean Information System.  WADER V9 has undergone perhaps the biggest screen re-design in the systems's long history with an emphasis on improved useability for operators and prioritising information in context to optimise screen space. Global Defence Technology Digital Magazine   Issue 144 | December 2023   In this issue: the urgent need to reduce emissions, Goldilock on cybersecurity protocols, meshed networks for battlefield comms, Russian asset seizure in Ukraine, and more. Read the magazine Click below to view more from across the network: Airforce Technology   |   Army Technology   Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up here.   Please send any news or comments to: defence.editorial@verdict.co.uk   GlobalData   At GlobalData we have a proven track record in helping thousands of companies, government organizations, and industry professionals benefit from faster, more informed decisions. You can update your communication preferences to make sure you receive the right information for you.    GlobalData, John Carpenter House | Registered in England No. 03925319, John Carpenter Street, London, EC4Y 0AN, United Kingdom London  Unsubscribe  |   Manage Preferences