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VIDEO: PCG’s MRRV-9701 completes sea trials in Japan
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)’s multi-role response vessel (MRRV)-9701 conducted its official sea trials at the vicinity waters off Japan on 25 to 28 January 2022.

US Navy sets sights on future X-band radar for surface warships
The US Navy’s Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) has issued a request for information (RFI) on behalf of the Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems Above Water Sensors directorate seeking industry inputs and interest for future development and production phases for future X-band radar (

US, Israel and Bahrain leaders discuss maritime security cooperation
The US Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) has hosted defense leaders from Bahrain and Israel for discussions on regional maritime security cooperation.

AECOM JV to provide services for US Navy’s environmental compliance programs
Infrastructure consulting firm AECOM, has revealed that its joint venture with Michael Baker International has been awarded a contract to provide architecture and engineering services in support of environmental compliance programs with the US Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC).

“Super release” of software updates delivered to UK’s Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers
BAE Systems has revealed that a “super release” of software updates has been delivered to both Royal Navy’s Queen Elizabeth-class Carriers providing them with the latest capabilities required for their Carrier Strike Group and NATO deployments in 2022 and beyond.

US Navy kicks off largest force protection exercise across US
The US Navy has started its largest annual force protection exercise Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain 2022 at installations throughout the United States, including Naval Station Great Lakes.

Textron Systems reveals new solution for US Navy’s expeditionary warfare logistics
Marine craft provider Textron Systems has unveiled a new, innovative solution called the surface effect cargo amphibious transport (SECAT), for US Navy’s expeditionary warfare logistics.

Sypris to provide power supply modules for US Navy’s electronic warfare program
Sypris Electronics, a subsidiary of Sypris Solutions, Inc. has entered into a multi-year follow-on contract with the US Department of Defence (DOD) to produce and test electronic power supply modules for a large, mission-critical US Navy program.

US Navy’s lead Ford-class aircraft carrier gears up for its first deployment by fall
According to the latest report to US Congress on Gerald R. Ford Carrier Program, the lead ship of the new Ford-class USS Gerald R. Ford is expected to be deployed by fall 2022.

DMTC, BAE Systems team up on naval shipyard tech to support Hunter-class frigate program
Defence company DMTC Limited has joined forces with BAE Systems Maritime Australia, ANSTO and the University of Wollongong to develop advanced welding technologies for use on naval shipbuilding programs such as the Hunter-class frigate program.

Northrop Grumman delivers first Production IFC-4 Triton to US Navy
American multinational aerospace and defense technology company Northrop Grumman has delivered the first Production IFC-4 Triton to the US Navy.

Indian Navy’s fifth Scorpene-class submarine kicks off sea trials
Vagir, the Indian Navy’s fifth of six Scorpene-class submarines, started sea trials on 1 February, the navy’s officials revealed.

Russia’s Northern Fleet welcomes Project 955A submarine Knyaz Oleg
The Borei-A class (Project 955A) nuclear-powered submarine Knyaz Oleg has arrived at Russia’s Northern Fleet, according to Sevmash Shipyard.

Australian Navy’s largest warship suffers power outage during mission in Tonga
On 31 January, the Australian Department of Defence (DoD) confirmed that the Australian Navy’s Canberra-class landing helicopter dock ship HMAS Adelaide experienced a power failure during its humanitarian mission in Tonga.