UK manufacturer to support design work on Canadian Coast Guard’s future air-cushion vehicles

The Canadian Coast Guard has selected UK-based manufacturer Griffon Hoverwork to provide engineering design consultancy services to update the service’s current air cushion vehicle (ACV) design and to conduct feasibility studies into alternative power plant options. The Canadian Coast Guard operates a fleet of four ACVs, which primarily support the service’s search and rescue (SAR), […]

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COLUMN | The Pakistan Navy: a growing regional force [Naval Gazing]

Formed in 1947, the Pakistan Navy (PN) is tasked primarily with the protection of Pakistan’s sea lines of communication, support of Islamabad’s maritime policies, providing a submarine-based second strike capability, multinational task force operations, and carrying out humanitarian missions. It also carries out regular defence diplomacy visits, particularly to fellow Islamic nations. The PN includes […]

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FEATURE | UK consortium developing hydrogen-powered hovercraft for passenger transport

A consortium of UK-based companies led by technology specialist Blue Bear Systems Research has been awarded £569,067 (US$693,578) in funding from the UK government to he ..

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