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UK’s Type 23 frigate back in action after major upgrade
HMS Portland, the Royal Navy’s Type 23 frigate, is ready to take its place on the front line of naval operations after completing 8-month long regeneration.
Construction of UK’s Dreadnought-class submarine reaches significant milestone
All 12 missile tubes for HMS Dreadnought have now been delivered to the BAE Systems Barrow shipyard, a significant milestone in the delivery of the program, a report from the UK’s Ministry of Defence revealed.
Fincantieri inks €410 million deal to build second LSS for Italian Navy
A consortium led by Italian company Fincantieri has signed a contract with OCCAR (Organisation Conjointe de Cooperation sur l’Armement, the international organization for joint armament cooperation) for the construction of a second logistic support ship (LSS) for the Italian Navy.
Canadian Navy to upgrade Halifax-class frigates with Saab’s Sea Giraffe radar
Defence and security company Saab has signed a contract for multi-role Sea Giraffe AMB naval radars antenna kits, for the upgrade of the Royal Canadian Navy’s Halifax-class frigates.
Turkish Navy welcomes two new P-72 MPAs
The Turkish Navy has commissioned the third and fourth P-72 maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) under the MELTEM 3 program.
Indian Navy’s second P15B destroyer kicks off sea trials
INS Mormugao, the Indian Navy’s second indigenous stealth destroyer of the P15B class (Visakhapatnam-class), has officially started its sea trials.
Russia’s second Lada-class submarine starts sea trials
The second Project 677 Lada-class submarine Kronstadt (B-586) built for the Russian Navy has commenced sea trials.
US Navy pens deal with French Navy to bolster “plug and fight” capabilities
On 17 December, the US Navy and the French Navy signed Strategic Interoperability Framework to strengthen their ability to “plug and fight” as global navies.
UK needs to raise the stakes and boost escort, submarine fleets, report suggests
A new report published by the UK’s House of Commons Defence Committee calls for the UK government to double the escort fleet and increase the size of the attack submarine fleet.
US Senate okays $4.9B funding for three new Arleigh Burke-class destroyers
The US Senate has authorized the country’s annual defense funding bill, allocating $4.9 billion for the procurement of three Arleigh Burke-class destroyers.
Australia’s first Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel hits the water
The first Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel (OPV) built for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has been launched at the Osborne Naval Shipyard in South Australia.
Naval Group lays keel for French Navy’s first FDI frigate
On 16 December in Lorient, French defense firm Naval Group laid the keel of the first defense and intervention (FDI) frigate ordered by the French Defense Procurement Agency (DGA) for the French Navy.
US and Hellenic coast guards ink MoU to expand joint cooperation
The US Coast Guard and Hellenic Coast Guard have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand joint cooperation in areas concerning safety and protection.
Sweden awards Saab another Torpedo 62 life extension deal
Defence and security company Saab has received another contract from the Swedish Defence Material Organisation (FMV) for the next phase of the life extension program of Torpedo 62.