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Greece pens deal with Naval Group for three FDI HN frigates to modernize future naval fleet
Greece has signed a contract with French shipbuilding major Naval Group for three defence and intervention (FDI HN) frigates, plus one optional, and their in-service support to be built for the Hellenic Navy.
Ukraine destroys Russia’s landing ship in Berdyansk
Ukraine’s military forces have destroyed the Russian Navy’s landing ship Orsk in the port city of Berdyansk, according to the information published by the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense.
Shield wins new deal for UK’s Type 31 frigate program
UK-based Shield Marine Services has been awarded the contract for the supply and installation of the deck coverings to the Type 31 general purpose frigates for the Royal Navy.
US Navy trials new unmanned vessel for escort and counterterrorism ops
US Navy’s Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron (MSRON) 4 and US Coast Guard Cutter Razorbill have evaluated the unmanned diesel greenough advanced rescue craft (UD-GARC) in the Chesapeake Bay. The joint team tested the technology during a simulated escort as part of the exercise Solid Curtain 20
UK joins US and France in Oman’s biggest naval exercise
Royal Navy warships, together with the US Navy and French Navy, have joined Omani forces for their largest naval exercise.
BAE Systems signs support deal for Qatari Emiri Navy’s naval base and warships
BAE Systems has signed an agreement with Barzan Maintenance Shield and the Qatar Emiri Naval Force (QENF) to develop Warship Support and Naval Base Management Services for the QENF.
HHI splashes South Korea’s final Daegu-class FFX Batch II frigate
South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has launched the eight and final Daegu-class (FFX-II) frigate Chuncheon built for the South Korean Navy.
Australia welcomes first evolved Cape-class patrol vessel
The Royal Australian Navy has taken delivery of the first evolved Cape class patrol boat built by defence contractor Austal.
WATCH: Pakistan’s upgraded Agosta 90B-class submarine sinks frigate with a single torpedo shot
Agosta 90B-class submarine PNS/M HAMZA (S-139), modernized by Turkish defence firm STM for the Pakistan Navy, managed to hit and sink a decommissioned frigate with a single torpedo shot.
Indonesian Navy launches two new fast patrol ships
The Indonesian Navy launched two new fast patrol ships PC-60 M on 21 March at PT Caputra Mitra Sejati shipyard.
Leonardo to provide operation center for Qatari Emiri Navy
Defence company Leonardo has signed an agreement to develop a naval operation center for coordinating operations at sea for the Qatari Emiri Navy.
Massive NATO Arctic exercise moves into top gear as amphibious raids begin
Cold Response 2022, “the largest military exercise in Norway in a generation”, shifts up a gear with UK Commando Forces conducting amphibious raids in the Arctic.
Fincantieri inks maintenance deal for US Navy’s Avenger-class minesweepers
Fincantieri Marine Systems North America (FMSNA), a company specialized in marine systems, components and services which is part of the US subsidiary Fincantieri Marine Group (FMG), was awarded a maintenance contract for the US Navy’s Avenger-class minesweepers.
Japan’s new Mogami-class frigate enters service
The Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) has commissioned its first Mogami-class multi-mission frigate JS Kumano.