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Contractors working on UK’s Type 26 frigates set for strike action
Unite, Scotland’s leading trade union, has revealed that over 30 members contracted to work on the new type 26 Frigate on the Clyde are set for strike action in the new year.
India orders six next-gen offshore patrol vessels from Mazagon Dockyard
The Indian Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Mazagon Dockyard Shipbuilders (MDL) for the construction of six next-generation offshore patrol vessels (OPVs).
Navantia to build two coastal hydrographic ships for Spanish Navy
The Spanish Ministry of Defence and local shipbuilder Navantia have signed the Execution Order for the construction of two coastal hydrographic vessels (BHC) for the Spanish Navy.
Steel cut for Spanish Navy’s second F110 frigate
Shipbuilder Navantia has started the construction process of the second frigate of the F-110 class for the Spanish Navy.
Babcock inks maintenance contract for Ukrainian Navy’s two minehunters
Defence company Babcock has been awarded a three-year contract to support and maintain two mine countermeasures vessels Cherkasy and Chernihiv for the Navy of Ukraine following their transfer from the Royal Navy.
Austal snaps up $867 million deal to build three EMSs for US Navy
Austal USA has received a US$867.6 million (A$1.28 billion) definitized contract award (UCA) for the final design and construction of three Expeditionary Medical Ships (EMS) from the US Navy.
US creates naval coalition to protect shipping in Red Sea
The US has launched a new naval coalition, Operation Prosperity Guardian, in an effort to support the security and protect shipping in the Red Sea.
Spain places €1.6 billion order for 16 C295 aircraft from Airbus
The Spanish Ministry of Defence (MoD) has ordered 16 Airbus C295 aircraft in maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) configuration and maritime surveillance aircraft (MSA) configuration.
Boeing delivers first Orca extra-large UUV to US Navy
Boeing has delivered the first Orca Extra Large Uncrewed Undersea Vehicle (XLUUV) to the U.S Navy.
TKMS hands over third MEKO A-200 frigate to Egypt
German shipbuilding company thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) has handed over the third MEKO A-200 EN frigate to the Navy of the Arab Republic of Egypt. As informed, the frigate Al-Qadeer was delivered on December 16. The vessel is the third out of four new MEKO frigates TKMS is constructing for th
Fincantieri cuts steel for Italian Navy’s new hydro-oceanographic ship
The steel-cutting ceremony of the new hydro-oceanographic ship (N.I.O.M.) of the Italian Navy took place at Fincantieri’s Riva Trigoso shipyard on December 19.
Babcock, Bechtel and HII to support AUKUS submarine program
In an AUKUS-first collaboration, Babcock Australasia, Bechtel Australia and HII have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish and support Australia’s conventionally armed nuclear-powered submarine program.
Keel laid for US Navy’s Arleigh Burke-class destroyer George M. Neal
HII’ Ingalls Shipbuilding has held a keel-laying ceremony for US Navy’s Arleigh Burke-class (DDG 51) guided missile destroyer George M. Neal (DDG 131).
Austal and Birdon to develop Australia’s LC-M project
Austal Ships and Birdon have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop defence shipbuilding capability in Western Australia to deliver the Australian Department of Defence Landing Craft-Medium (LC-M) project.