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German frigate enters South China Sea on 1st Indo-Pacific deployment in two decades
German Brandenburg-class frigate Bayern has entered the South China Sea as part of the first deployment to the Indo-Pacific in the last 20 years.
Lockheed Martin bags $23M Aegis contract for RAN’s Hobart-class destroyers
Defense company Lockheed Martin Australia was awarded an AUD$33 million (around $23.6 million) design contract to support the upgrade of the Aegis combat system on the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) fleet of three Hobart-class destroyers.
US Navy tests high-energy laser weapon in Gulf of Aden
US Navy’s amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) conducted a high-energy laser weapon system demonstration on 14 December while sailing in the Gulf of Aden.
Philippine Navy receives funding to buy two corvettes
The Philippines Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved funding for the acquisition of two corvettes under the navy’s Corvette Acquisition Program (CAP).
OSI to provide navigation system for Indonesian Navy’s multi-role light frigate
Canadian navigation solution provider OSI Maritime Systems (OSI) has been contracted to provide the integrated navigation system for mid-life modernization (MLM) of Bung Tomo-class multi-role light frigate (MRLF).
Naval Group kicks off EU-backed mine countermeasure project
A European consortium led by Naval Group Belgium kicked off the MIne RIsk CLearance for Europe (MIRICLE) project for which it was selected in July 2021 by the European Commission and approved by the member states. As informed, this 24-months project addresses the main components of a stand-off mine
Philippine Navy commissions former South Korean landing craft into fleet
The Philippine Navy (PN) has held a christening and commissioning ceremony landing craft BRP Mamanwa (LC294), former Mulgae-class landing craft utility (LCU) 70 from the Republic of Korea.
MBDA’s Marte ER anti-ship missile aces final firing
French missile system manufacturer MBDA has successfully carried out the final test-firing of a new Marte ER anti-ship missile.
VIDEO: India’s indigenous missile-assisted torpedo system launched
Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has revealed that India’s supersonic missile-assisted torpedo system was successfully launched from Wheeler Island in Odisha on 13 December.
New sonar system on Canadian Navy’s first AOPS tested
During the Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship’s (AOPS) recent participation on Operation Nanook 2021, part of its larger and ongoing circumnavigation of North America, a team from Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) launched a new underwater listening device used to find submarines.
UK MoD to purchase up to 61 intercept vessels
UK’s Ministry of Defense has published a tender specifying a firm requirement of 36 intercept and escort vessels with an option for additional 25 units over a 6-year period.
US Navy tests new USV in collaboration with Jordanian Navy
US Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) began operationally testing a new unmanned surface vessel (USV) in the Gulf of Aqaba, Jordan on 12 December.
DSME develops anti-crack tech for welded parts of submarines
South Korean shipbuilding major Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. (DSME) has revealed it has developed a technology to prevent cracks in the welded parts of submarines.
US plots another possible deal with Greece for Hydra-class frigate upgrade
The US State Department has made a determination to approve a possible contract with the government of Greece for the modernization of four MEKO Hydra-class frigates in a deal worth around $2.5 billion. As disclosed, the Greek government has requested to buy equipment and services to repair, update,