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Indian Coast Guard commissions first advanced light helicopter MK III Squadron
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has commissioned the first advanced light helicopter (ALH) MK III Squadron to bolster maritime security.
UK to send anti-ship missiles to Ukraine to help combat Russian warships
The UK Government plans to send anti-ship missiles to Ukraine to support the country’s fight against the Russian invasion, according to UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Bollinger wins contract to produce MCM USV for US Navy
US-based designer and builder of steel military and commercial vessels Bollinger Shipyards has received a contract from the US Navy for the production of the mine countermeasures unmanned surface vehicle (MCM USV).
PGZ gives a glimpse of Polish Navy’s new frigates based on Type 31 frigate design
On 8 April, a press conference was held in Gdynia, during which representatives of the PGZ Miecznik consortium unveiled new details about Polish Navy’s Miecznik frigate based on the UK’s Type 31 frigate design.
UK, US and Australia plot new projects under AUKUS pact, including development of hypersonic weapons
The UK, the US, and Australia will focus on new elements of collaboration under AUKUS pact, originally announced last September to provide nuclear-powered submarines to Australia.
Japan Coast Guard picks GA-ASI’s MQ-9B SeaGuardian to support RPAS project
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has been selected by the Japan Coast Guard to provide MQ-9B SeaGuardian for its Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) project.
Navantia hires JFD to support Spanish Navy’s new submarine rescue mothership
UK-based engineering company JFD, a part of James Fisher and Sons, has been awarded a contract by Spansh shipbuilder Navantia to conduct a ship survey and suitability assessment of the Spanish Navy’s new submarine rescue mothership (BAM-IS).
NATO ships complete exercise Cold Response
The ships of Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 (SNMG1) and Standing NATO Mine Counter Measures Group 1 (SNMCMG1) completed participation in Norwegian-led multinational exercise Cold Response 22 on 1 April.
FMD lands contract to supply parts for US Navy’s Ford-class aircraft carriers
Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD) has been contracted by Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) to provide essential parts for US Navy’s Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carriers.
Leonardo delivers Qatar’s two NH90 NFH naval helicopters
The first two NH90 helicopters of the Qatar Emiri Air Force dedicated to naval missions were delivered by Italian company Leonardo.
Babcock pens contract to support Brazilian Navy’s flagship NAM Atlântico
Aerospace, defence and security company Babcock International has signed a contract to support the Brazilian Navy’s (Marinha do Brasil) flagship NAM Atlântico, formerly the Royal Navy platform HMS Ocean, as part of its global support program.
Royal Navy trials drones for front-line ops
The Royal Navy has pushed two different drones to their limits to show how they could be used on front-line operations.
Leonardo wraps up delivery of upgraded naval vessels for RBNF
Italian defence company Leonardo has delivered the sixth and final upgraded naval unit Al Taweelah to the Royal Bahrain Naval Force (RBNF).
Construction starts on Spanish Navy’s first F-110 frigate
Spanish shipbuilding company Navantia has held a steel-cutting ceremony for the Spanish Navy’s first F-110 frigate.