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Saudi Navy’s 1st Avante 2200 corvette kicks off sea trials
Spanish shipbuilding company Navantia has begun sea trials of the first of five Avante 2200 corvettes being built for the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF).
DSME launches new Daegu-class frigate armed with anti-submarine torpedo
South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has launched the sixth Daegu-class (FFX-II) frigate at its Okpo shipyard built for the South Korean Navy.
Ukrainian company to supply propulsion systems for Indian Navy frigates
Ukrainian company Zorya-Mashproekt Gas Turbine Research and Development Complex, part of Ukroboronprom State Concern, has signed a contract with India’s Goa Shipyard Limited to supply propulsion systems for the Indian Navy’s two advanced M7H2 units.
Royal Navy patrol vessels begin Indo-Pacific deployment
Royal Navy offshore patrol vessels HMS Tamar and HMS Spey have departed Portsmouth in advance of their deployment to the Indo-Pacific.
South Korean Navy test-fires SLBM from 1st indigenous ballistic missile sub
South Korean Navy has test-fired a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) from its first indigenous ballistic missile submarine.
US Navy declares 5 missing sailors dead after helicopter crash
The U.S. Navy has declared the five missing crewmembers of an MH-60S helicopter crash deceased.
UK’s newest aircraft carrier prepares for front-line operations
Britain’s newest aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales has departed its Portsmouth base preparing for future front-line operations.
Australian Navy awards towage contract to Svitzer
Australia’s towage provider Svitzer has signed a contract with the Australian Department of Defence to provide towage services for Royal Australian Navy.
Rafael wins $80 million contract for naval warfare systems
Israel’s defense technology company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has been awarded a roughly $80 million contract to supply a comprehensive naval warfare systems suite for Shaldag MK V fast patrol boats.
UK MoD awards four contracts for FSS ship competition
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded contracts to four consortia to develop their bids for the construction of three new Fleet Solid Support (FSS) ships for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary and Royal Navy.
Ozop Energy to provide battery charges for Canadian Navy
US-based electronics manufacturer Ozop Energy Solutions has received an order from Canada’s Department of National Defense (DND), Maritime Forces Atlantic for submarine support battery charging systems.
US Navy awards maintenance and repair contract to FMS
Fairbanks Morse Service (FMS) has secured several contracts from the US Navy and Military Sealift Command (MSC) for maintenance and repair services.
Babcock, Hyundai Heavy to build S. Korea’s 1st aircraft carrier
UK-based aerospace, defense and security company Babcock has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) to build South Korea’s first light aircraft carrier.
US Navy’s helicopter crashes off San Diego coast
US Navy’s MH-60S helicopter, embarked aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), crashed into the sea while conducting routine flight operations off the San Diego coast.