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Norfolk Naval Shipyard docks 1st Virginia Class Block III sub
Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) in Portsmouth, Virginia, successfully docked the submarine USS John Warner (SSN 785) for the shipyard’s first Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Virginia-class Extended Dry-docking Selected Restricted Availability (EDSRA), on 11 of January. A CNO availability is more exten
$503 million for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
The U.S. government funding package for the fiscal year 2023 that was recently signed into law includes $503 million to continue the modernization of Dry Dock #1 at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) in Kittery. Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is America’s leader in attack submarine maintenance, repair, and
Royal Navy’s Type 23 frigate tracks Russian warship in North Sea
Royal Navy’s frigate HMS Portland is tracking the movements of Russian guided missile frigate Admiral Gorshkov and accompanying tanker Kama as they sail in international waters close to the UK in the North Sea.
BAE Systems to develop multi-mode seeker for maritime strike applications
Defence company BAE Systems has received a $12 million Phase 2 contract from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to develop an advanced seeker for maritime targeting from air-launched platforms.
BAE Systems nets $119 million contract for USS Lassen’s modernization
Defence company BAE Systems has received a $119.2 million contract from the U.S. Navy to perform major modernization work aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82).
Italian Navy orders 36 amphibious armoured vehicles from IDV
The Italian Navy has placed an order for 36 amphibious armored vehicles (VBA) from IDV, a brand of Iveco Group dedicated to providing automotive and protection solutions to militaries.
Navantia inks deal with SH Defence to explore development of ‘The Cube’
Spanish company Navantia has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Danish equipment provider SH Defence to explore the development of the SH Defence ‘The Cube’ system in future designs, such as new SMART Ships line, and in retrofit options for existing ships.
IMSC wraps up exercise with drones in Arabian Gulf
The International Maritime Security Construct (IMSC) has completed a three-day maritime exercise in the Arabian Gulf, integrating unmanned systems and artificial intelligence.
Singapore to splash $1.8 billion on four Invincible-class submarines
The Singaporean Ministry of Defense has unveiled the costs of purchasing four new Invincible-class submarines.
HII wins advanced planning contract for US Navy’s Zumwalt-class destroyers
HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division was awarded a $10.5 million contract for the modernization period planning of Zumwalt-class guided missile destroyers.
Indian Navy lays keel for two anti-submarine warfare shallow craft
Indian Navy has held a keel-laying ceremony for two warships of anti-submarine warfare shallow craft (ASW SWC) project.
French warship seizes 500 kg of heroin in Indian Ocean
A French Navy frigate seized nearly half a ton of heroin and 4 tons of cannabis on a routine patrol of the Indian Ocean. The navy informed that its Guépratte, a La Fayette-type frigate, was patrolling the northern Indian Ocean en route toward the Strait of Hormuz on December 27 when it spotted a dho
Australia inks naval strike missile deal with Kongsberg
Australia has signed a contract with Kongsberg to deliver the Naval Strike Missile (NSM), which will be employed on the Hobart Class destroyers and Anzac Class frigates, replacing the ageing Harpoon anti-ship missile on those ships from 2024. In 2022, the Commonwealth of Australia announced the sele
US Navy contracts Kratos for two unmanned aerial systems
Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems Inc. has been awarded a contract from the US Navy for two unmanned aerial systems (UAS).