Defense-related News in Brief
Neelam Mathews Nov 28, 2012 Northrop Grumman Corporation is to supply advanced shipboard navigation systems for 20 fast patrol vessels for the Indian Coast Guard. The fast patrol vessels will be built at Cochi Shipyard Under the contract, awarded through the company's Indian reseller Marine Electricals Ltd., Northrop Grumman's Sperry Marine business unit will provide a navigation package including VisionMaster Total Watch multifunction displays, electronic chart display and information system (ECDIS), autopilot, magnetic compass and the new NAVIGAT 3000 fibre optic gyrocompass. The contract also includes spares, factory testing and engineering support services. The first shipset delivery is expected in late 2012. Deliveries will continue into 2015. Saab has appointed Niklas Nieminen as Managing Director of Saab India Technologies Pvt Ltd from November 1. Niklas will be working losely with Lars-Olof Lindgren, designate Head of Market Area, India. A...