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Feature - PT-495

MSW Crew member Ed Casacia shares with us with his his build of Italieri’s 1/35 PT-495.




Princeton Security Technologies Provides Nuclear Detection Capabilities for iRobot Seaglider Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV)
Source: Princeton Security Technologies

PRINCETON, NJ --- Princeton Security Technologies, Inc. announced that its radiological isotope identification hardware has been successfully demonstrated on the iRobot 1KA Seaglider UUV.

A long-range, high endurance UUV, the iRobot 1KA Seaglider measures temperature, salinity and other quantities in the ocean and sends back data using global satellite telemetry. More than 135 Seaglider UUVs have been delivered to customers worldwide, including the U.S. Navy, government agencies and organizations.



The integration of PSGY's radiological isotope identification hardware to Seaglider gives the UUV nuclear detection capabilities.

"Many nuclear power plants are located along coastlines, because they are highly water-intensive," states Alex Palm, VP of Marketing for Princeton Security Technologies, Inc. "Our technology, in concert with Seaglider, provides the ability to monitor our oceans for increased levels of radiation. This is an important capability given recent world events."


Indigenous Aircraft Carrier
Source: Press Information Bureau India

The Indian Navy (IN) has one aircraft carrier i.e. INS Viraat. To maintain effective presence in our area of interest, IN should be capable of deploying carrier task forces in two geographically separated locations.

The refit and modernisation works on board the Vikramaditya are progressing in an earnest manner. Consequent to signing of Supplementary Agreements in March, 2010, the Russian side has increased the manpower and material resources considerably for the project. A majority of the equipment/systems have been installed on board the ship. The delivery of ship is scheduled in December 2012.



Regarding the ‘Air Defence Ship’ being constructed at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), 75% of hull work has been completed and is expected to be launched in December 2011, after which further works will be undertaken prior to commissioning.

Augmentation of infrastructure at CSL is underway. With the infrastructure and experience, indigenous Aircraft Carrier-sized ships can be built at CSL. Additionally, Indian-manufactures warship quality steel is now available, which will reduce dependence on foreign countries.

This information was given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Shrimati Deepa Dasmunsi, Shri Mahabal Mishra and Shri Jose K. Mani in Lok Sabha today.




Battle of the Yellow Sea

Today is the anniversary of the Battle of the Yellow Sea.




Battleship Tsesarevich (1899/1903)

Today’s website is Battleship Tsesarevich (1899/1903). Enjoy.


This Day in U.S. Naval History

1916 - First Naval aircraft production contract, for the N-9 "Jenny."
1921 - General Order establishes the Bureau of Aeronautics under Rear Adm. William Moffett.
1944 - Guam secured by U.S. forces.
1964 - Signing of Gulf of Tonkin Resolution which is used as the starting point of the Vietnam Conflict.


Diorama Idea of the Day



Sailors observe ordnance handling on the flight deck aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). To see the original high resolution photo, click here.

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