Muraena is another innovative idea for littoral and counter terror warfare is proposed by HDW for submarines. The system is a hoistable, mast-mounted automatic gun designed specifically for submarines. HDW expects to complete the system development by 2007. The unique design enables the submarine to use lethal force without having to surface, therefore maintaining the element of surprise. The hoistable mast, designed by Gabler Maschinebau, is fitted wit a Mauser 30mm automatic gun (RMK 30×230) from Rheinmetall Waffe Munition (Mauser Werke) without having to surface. The gun can be operated from periscope depth, enabling the submarine to remain underwater and not expose itself to hostile small arms, RPG or missile fire. The gun is accommodated in the submarine’s super structure, in a pressure-tight container and can be hoisted hydraulically like a snorkel. For a gun of this calibre to be installed on top of a hoistable mast, it is essential for it to be recoilless. The gun has already been tested on a light armored vehicle.
Navy Advances Sea-Based Hypersonic Missile Program with Successful Cold-Gas Launch
Last week, the U.S. Navy's Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) reached a significant milestone in the development of its sea-based hypersonic capability with a successful end-to-end flight test of the 'Dark Eagle' conventional hypersonic missile...
Rebuilding U.S. Theatre Strike
Driven by the INF Treaty's collapse and great power competition, the U.S. is rebuilding its theater strike capabilities. This article explores key initiatives like the Army's Typhon MRBM, PrSM upgrades, and 'Dark Eagle' hypersonic weapon. It also touches on the Navy's Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) program for ships and subs, and the Air Force's HACM. Learn how these systems aim to counter new threats and fit into evolving military concepts.
India Strengthens Naval Aviation with Rafale M Procurement
India has finalized a €7 Billion deal with France for 26 Rafale Marine fighters to bolster its naval aviation, replacing aging MiG-29Ks and enhancing power projection from INS Vikrant. While the Rafale M brings advanced capabilities and strengthens Indo-French ties, a significant challenge looms: its non-folding wings are incompatible with Indian carrier elevators, potentially hindering operational tempo. This article explores the strategic rationale, the critical wingspan issue and potential remedies, and the deal's role as an interim solution pending the indigenous TEDBF fighter.
DefenseTech Weekly Brief | April 14-21, 2025
This week’s DefenseTech Brief captures a defense landscape in flux—driven by urgent needs for missile defense, advanced autonomy, and sovereign production capabilities. Across domains and continents, governments and industries are accelerating the integration of...
Controp: Defining Clarity with End-to-End EO/IR Solutions
Founded in the late 1980s, Controp has evolved from a boutique electro-optical house to a global provider of integrated EO/IR solutions. Leveraging advanced optics, sophisticated stabilization, and AI-driven analytics, the company’s “Defining Clarity” ethos shapes a new era of defense capabilities, offering enhanced situational awareness for air, land, and maritime operations.
