French defense major Naval Group has started sea trials for the French Navy’s eight and last FREMM frigate Lorraine, which represents a significant step towards its delivery.
As of 8 February 2022, the Exchange of Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information Agreement (ENNPIA) signed by AUKUS partners Unites States, United Kingdom and Australia has entered into force.
The German Ministry of Defence has selected French company Thales to equip NH90 multi-role frigate helicopter (MRFH) with FLASH SONICS dipping sonar and sonobuoy processing systems.
British defence technology company QinetiQ has provided details about its role to support the upgrade of the Royal Navy’s next-generation electronic warfare system.
The UK and France have confirmed the launch of the preparation works for the future cruise/anti-ship weapon (FC/ASW) program, after the signing of a government agreement and associated contracts by the French Direction générale de l’armement (DGA) and the British Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S).
The construction of the last K130 Braunschweig-class corvette for the German Navy’s officially started, a spokesperson from German shipbuilding company Naval Vessels Lürssen Group (NVL) confirmed to Naval Today.
Royal Navy’s patrol ship HMS Trent has taken its place alongside NATO vessels in the alliance’s Mediterranean task force. For the first time this year, the vessel has joined Maritime Group 2, the second of NATO’s two permanent naval forces.
UK-based underwater capability provider JFD has signed a contract with the Republic of Korea Navy (ROK Navy) to supply parts for their deep search and rescue vehicle DSAR-5 which will undergo a midlife refit this year.
The Portuguese Navy, through its Ponta Delgada Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Center (MRCC Delgada), has coordinated a rescue mission after a ship carrying cars cathes fire.
Russia’s Yantar Shipyard (part of United Shipbuilding Corporation) has started acceptance tests of the Russian Navy’s lead Neustrashimy-class frigate following years of repairs at the shipyard.
The US Navy’s Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday met with his UK counterpart Royal Navy First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff Adm. Sir Ben Key at the Pentagon on 15 February to discuss cooperation between the two navies.
The Hellenic Parliament has passed the bill ratifying the purchase of three FDI (Belharra-class) frigates from France.
