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Naval Group starts deconstruction of retired French nuclear-powered submarine
French defense contractor Naval Group has started the deconstruction work on France’s former nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines (ex-SSBNs) which was launched in September 2018.
SEA to upgrade Anzac-class frigates with new communication systems
UK’s defence and security electronic system provider SEA has been awarded a contract by New Zealand’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) to update the communication systems for Anzac-class frigates.
Australia in for more naval projects after joining AUKUS
A number of naval projects have been confirmed for South Australia following the announcement of a new enhanced security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States, AUKUS.
US Navy’s new guided-missile destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. wraps up sea trials
US-based military company Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) has revealed that its shipbuilding division completed the final round of sea trials for Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121).
BAE Systems signs £85 million deal for Royal Navy’s next-gen submarines
British arms, security, and aerospace company BAE Systems has secured a contract to support early design and concept work on the Royal Navy’s next generation of submarines. The company signed an agreement with the British Ministry of Defense (MoD) worth £85 million ($116 million). The contract has b
Babcock secures first export contract for new frigate design
UK-based aerospace, defence and security company Babcock has secured the first export contract for its Arrowhead 140 (AH140) frigate through a design licence agreement with PT PAL Indonesia (Persero), a state-owned enterprise that builds and maintains ships for military and commercial use.
Royal Navy’s aircraft carriers conduct simultanous F-35B lightning jet operations
Britain’s two new aircraft carriers have been conducting simultaneous F-35B fast jet operations for the first time – thousands of miles apart.
Australia to build eight nuclear-powered submarines under new AUKUS pact
The Australian government has unveiled plans to build at least eight nuclear-powered submarines under a new Indo-Pacific security partnership with the United States and Britain, AUKUS.
DSME to build new KSS-III submarine for ROK Navy
South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has signed a contract with the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) for the construction of the 3,000-ton class submarine.
RE2 Robotics to provide underwater autonomous system for US Navy
Tech company RE2 Robotics has received a $9.5 million contract from the Office of Naval Research to create an underwater robotic system for the autonomous neutralization of underwater mines for the U.S. Navy.
Consolite wins lighting contract for Royal Navy’s Type 31 frigates
UK-based company Consolite Technology has been awarded a contract to supply the general and navigation lighting system for the Type 31 general purpose frigates built by Babcock International Group.
Royal Navy to develop future autonomous fleet program
The British Royal Navy has unveiled its plans to develop a future autonomous fleet program led by engineers from UK Naval Engineering Science and Technology (UKNEST).
Vard Marine secures AiP for its OPV design
Classification society American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has granted approval in principle (AiP) to VARD Marine for its next-generation offshore patrol vessel (NGOPV) design.
BAE Systems gets $26 million contract to provide IFF for US Navy E-2D Hawkeye
British multinational arms, security, and aerospace company BAE Systems has received a contract to provide identification friend-or-foe (IFF) spares for the US Navy’s E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft.