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Northrop Grumman to Upgrade Navigation Systems on Swedish Navy Submarines
Source: Northrop Grumman

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. --- Northrop Grumman Corporation has won a contract to upgrade the inertial navigation systems (INS) for the Swedish navy's submarines.

Under the contract, awarded by Kockums AB, Northrop Grumman's Sperry Marine unit will supply five MK 39 Mod 3C ring laser gyro systems for installation on two Gotland-class and two Södermanland-class submarines, with one set to be used for spares and training. The MK 39 Mod 3C systems will replace the existing spinning mass gyrocompasses currently fitted on the submarines.



CA Clase AB, Sperry Marine's sales and service representative in Sweden, was instrumental in securing the order. Kockums AB will perform the installations, which will be completed by 2011.



The MK 39 Mod 3C is a high-performance, low-cost INS, which will provide accurate positioning and precise attitude data to the vessels' SESUB combat management systems.

"The MK 39 Mod 3C offers a combination of advanced performance, superior shock and vibration resistance, traditional Sperry Marine reliability and very low through-life costs for the customer," said J. Nolasco DaCunha, vice president of International Naval Systems at Northrop Grumman's Naval and Marine Systems Division. "The Mod 3 series is our third generation of MK 39 products, which are standard equipment on surface ships and submarines of more than 30 international navies."




India to use Navalized Tejas aircraft for Carriers
Source: Indian Press Information Bureau

The prototype of the naval variant of Tejas aircraft is being built for aircraft carrier. The project has lagged behind its schedule due to various requirements connected with the development of a new aircraft.



Deficiencies have been detected in the airframe and other associated equipment of the aircraft. Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) is working out modalities with various organizations for rectifying these deficiencies by suitable modifications to the engine / airframe design.




HMCS Haida

Today’s website is HMCS Haida. Enjoy.

This Day in U.S. Naval History

1911 - The hulk of battleship USS Maine is sunk at sea with full military honors.
1945 - The island of Iwo Jima is declared secure.
1966 - Gemini 8 is launched. Former naval aviator Neil Armstrong flew on this mission, which completed seven orbits in 10 hours, 41 minutes at an altitude of 161.3 nautical miles. Recovery was by USS Leonard F. Mason (DD 852).


Photo of the Day



The guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) transits the Strait of Magellan on her way to the Pacific Ocean.

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