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Frigates to dominate naval vessels market over next decade, report shows
Frigates are expected to account for a 32.7% revenue share of the total naval vessels market over the coming decade, GlobalData’s new report shows.
Damen: South African Navy’s 1st new inshore patrol vessel christened
On 12 February 2021, the South African Navy (SAN) held a blessing ceremony of the first of three Project BIRO multi-mission inshore patrol vessels (MMIPV) at Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT).
EU naval operation Atalanta extended until December 2022
On 1 January 2021, a decision entered into force to extend the mandate of the European Union Naval Force Somalia Operation Atalanta for another two years, until 31 December 2022.
Keel laid for South African Navy’s 2nd Project BIRO inshore patrol vessel
On 28 August, Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT) held a keel-laying ceremony for the second of three multi-mission inshore patrol vessels (MMIPV) being built for the South African Navy’s Project BIRO.
US Navy’s new expeditionary sea base starts first deployment
The US Navy’s new expeditionary sea base, USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4), departed Naval Station Norfolk on July 27, on the ship’s inaugural deployment following its commissioning in March.
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Cameroon Navy to buy two patrol boats from the US
The Cameroonian Navy plans to purchase two 110-foot American patrol boats in 2020, the US Embassy in Cameroon said. With this acquisition, the navy aims to extend its ability to patrol Cameroon’s economic exclusion zone. Through 2017, the United States also provided several Defender-class rigid hull
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The Naval Today team wishes all our readers joyous holidays and a happy and prosperous New Year! We would also like to thank our readers for the continuous support over the year as we look forward to bringing you the latest stories from the world of navy next year as well. May 2020 bring you [&helli
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Senegal orders three offshore patrol vessels
The Ministry of Armed Forces of Senegal has awarded French shipbuilder Piriou a contract for the construction of three offshore patrol vessels for the Senegalese Navy. As soon as the contract is in force, which is planned for early 2020, Piriou will launch the program to build these 3 patrol vessels
Boxer ARG completes amphibious landing drill in Djibouti
Marines and sailors assigned to the amphibious ready group (ARG) led by USS Boxer have completed an amphibious landing exercise in Djibouti. Amphibious assault vehicles (AAVs) from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) descended on Djibouti’s Arta Beach after departing the well deck of the amphib