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Bollinger makes final bid for USCG Heritage-class cutter program
US-based designer and builder of steel military and commercial vessels Bollinger Shipyards has submitted a final proposal to the US Coast Guard to build Stage 2 of the Heritage-class offshore patrol cutter (OPC) program.
DSME, Babcock sign MoU to cooperate on construction of naval vessels
South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UK-based shipbuilding company Babcock International for strategic cooperation in developing warship technologies.
Leonardo’s naval gun system picked for Dutch Navy’s new vessels
The Royal Netherlands Navy has selected Leonardo’s naval gun system Lionfish to equip its new naval units.
UK places order for up to 16 new ‘Vampire’ drones
The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to defence tech company QinetiQ to procure a low-cost fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as part of the Project Vampire.
Naval forces from France, Italy and US conduct tri-carrier operations in Ionian Sea
Naval forces from France, Italy and the US conducted tri-carrier operations in the Ionian Sea on 17 March in direct support of NATO security operations.
Italian Navy’s U212 submarine project moves a step closer to production
Italian Navy’s U212 near-future submarine (NFS) project has moved a step forward after the lithium-ion battery system to be installed on the submarines completed its System Design Review (SDR).
Four US Marines killed after aircraft crashed during NATO’s exercise in Norway
Four US Marines have died following an aviation incident involving an MV-22B Osprey that crashed during a training mission in support of exercise Cold Response 2022.
UK bids adieu to navy’s Hawk T1 jets
Last week, Royal Navy’s Hawk T1 jets flew around the country for the last time as these veteran aircraft are retired from service.
Fincantieri delivers Italian Navy’s first PPA offshore patrol ship
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has delivered Paolo Thaon di Revel, the first of seven PPA (Pattugliatore Polivalente d’Altura) offshore patrol vessels built for the Italian Navy.
WATCH: Pakistan Navy conducts live firing exercise in North Arabian Sea
The Pakistan Navy conducted live weapon firing of anti-ship missiles and torpedoes in the North Arabian Sea on 13 March to demonstrate combat readiness. During the exercise, the navy’s ship, aircraft and submarine successfully hit their intended targets “re-affirming PN’s warfighting capability and
Saab inks $116M deal for mid-life upgrade of Swedish Navy’s Gotland-class submarine
Saab has signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the mid-life upgrade (MLU) of the third Gotland-class submarine, HMS Halland.
Royal Navy-led task force trials solar and wind-powered drones
Solar and wind-powered drones have been tested in the Arabian Gulf by a Royal Navy-led task force to bolster security.
Boeing starts construction on New Zealand’s first P-8A aircraft
Aerospace company Boeing has laid the keel beam for New Zealand’s first P-8A maritime patrol aircraft.
UK to greenify Type 26 frigate fleet to boost global presence
Royal Navy’s Type 26 frigates HMS Glasgow and its seven sister vessels are being fitted with selective catalytic reactors to reduce their impact on the environment.