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UK’s first Type 26 frigate to enter the water later this year, BAE confirms
Royal Navy’s first Type 26 anti-submarine frigate HMS Glasgow will enter the water later this year, shipbuilding company BAE Systems has confirmed.

US clears potential FMS of S-70 follow-on sustainment and support to Greece
The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible foreign military sale (FMS) to the Government of Greece of follow-on support and sustainment of S-70 helicopters.

UK’s Type 23 frigate ready for action
Royal Navy’s Type 23 frigate has been cleared for action and ready for autumn deployment after intensive training in the English Channel.

L3Harris’ autonomous tech tested on US Navy’s USV during RIMPAC
Defense company L3Harris Technologies has partnered with US Navy to demonstrate how unmanned surface vehicle technologies can provide critical support for traditional maritime forces during the 2022 Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC 2022).

IAI brings to light new naval radar for OPVs
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has unveiled a new model of naval radar dubbed STAR-X 3D designed for offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) and other small ships.

Israeli Sa’ar-class corvettes conduct exercise with US Navy in Red Sea
Naval forces from Israel and the United States began a four-day maritime exercise in the Red Sea on 1 August.

US Navy’s Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group trains with NATO ships in Mediterranean
Standing NATO Maritime Group (SNMG) 2 and the US Navy’s Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG) augmented by Italian Navy frigate ITS Alpino (F 594) conducted joint maritime and air defence exercises on July 24 while operating in the Mediterranean Sea.

Heddle Shipyards secures life extension deal for Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker
The Canadian Coast Guard has awarded a vessel life extension contract for the Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker CCGS George R. Pearkes to Ontario-based Heddle Shipyards.

Indian Navy takes delivery of two MH-60 Romeo helicopters
The Indian Navy has taken delivery of two MH-60 Romeo multi-role helicopters.

Moving towards a hybrid fleet: US Navy’s UISS hits IOC
The unmanned influence sweep system (UISS), a component of the US Navy’s suite of mine countermeasure technologies, has achieved initial operating capability (IOC).

French Navy’s first POM OPV conducts sea trials
French Navy’s first Patrouilleur d’Outre-Mer (POM) offshore patrol vessel (OPV), Auguste Benebig, has been conducting sea trials, the navy revealed.

Pushing the boundaries of innovation: UK unveils new experimental warship
The Royal Navy has unveiled a new testbed ship to support trials of the latest tech and autonomous systems.

General Dynamics nets $698M contract modification for USS Hartford’s overhaul
General Dynamics Electric Boat, a business unit of General Dynamics has been awarded a modification of the previously awarded US Navy contract for the repair, maintenance and modernization of the submarine USS Hartford (SSN 768).

US Navy commissions newest LPD Fort Lauderdale
The US Navy commissioned its newest amphibious transport dock, the future USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28), during a ceremony on 30 July in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.