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HII wins $113.6 million procurement contract for US Navy’s assault ship
Huntington Ingalls Industries has revealed that its Ingalls Shipbuilding division has received a contract modification from the US Navy for $113.6 million to enable long-lead-time material and advance procurement activities for amphibious assault ship LHA 9.
USS Rushmore reaches Sasebo for forward-deployed service
The amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore has arrived at Fleet Activities Sasebo, Japan, as the newest addition to U.S. 7th Fleet’s forward-deployed naval forces (FDNF).
Indian Navy commissions Project 15B destroyer INS Visakhapatnam
INS Visakhapatnam, a P15B stealth guided missile destroyer, was commissioned into the Indian Navy on 21 November at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai.
Damen delivers 2nd patrol boat to Jamaican Defence Force
Damen SPa 4207, the second of four Damen vessels on order for the Jamaica Defence Force Coast Guard, has been handed over in Kingston, Jamaica.
AUKUS partners pen deal to exchange classified naval nuclear propulsion data
The Australian government has signed an exchange of naval nuclear propulsion information-sharing agreement with AUKUS partners, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding launches second PCG’s MRRV
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, held a launching ceremony for the second of two large multi-role response vessels (MRRVs) being built for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG).
Royal Navy’s Type 83 super-destroyer to enter concept phase next year
The Royal Navy’s Type 83 destroyer, which is planned to ultimately replace the Type 45 destroyer, will be in the concept phase in early 2022, UK officials revealed.
Indian Navy presses ahead with fleet expansion, plans to commission 2 new vessels
The Indian Navy has proceeded with its fleet expansion by revealing its plans to commission two naval vessels by the end of the month.
German Navy’s oldest sail training ship back in service after long sailing break
The German Navy’s sail training ship Gorch Fock will be returning to sea on 19 November despite a massive increase in repair costs and the fact that it has spent years in the docks and out of service.
UK signs deal to back Ukrainian navy
During the visit to Ukraine, the UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has revealed that the two countries signed an Intergovernmental Framework Agreement last week in London.
Work starts on US Navy’s latest Arleigh Burke-class destroyer
Shipbuilder General Dynamics Bath Iron Works (BIW) has held a steel-cutting ceremony for new Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Quentin Walsh to be built for the US Navy, marking the beginning of the construction process.
Royal Navy expands its fleet of remotely-piloted drones
The Royal Navy has expanded its fleet of remotely-piloted unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) with new training, personnel and 12 aircrafts.
ST Engineering gets to work on UAE Navy offshore patrol vessels
Singapore-based ST Engineering has secured, through its marine business, a sub-contract with Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) to work on the construction of four Falaj 3-class offshore patrol vessels.
South Korean Navy commissions fourth Daegu-class frigate
The Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy has commissioned its fourth Daegu-class FFX Batch II frigate built by local shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI).