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TKMS unveils design of new German-Norwegian subs
ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) has revealed the design of Type 212CD submarines built for Germany and Norway at a ceremony held in Kiel.

Navantia’s submarine S-81 “Isaac Peral” hits the water again
Navantia’s submarine S81 “Isaac Peral” has returned to the water after the completion of planned work during its first scheduled grounding. As disclosed, the attack periscope and the combat system consoles were installed in the command room during the grounding, This week the company will proceed wi

US Navy’s third Zumwalt-class destroyer begins sea trials
General Dynamics Bath Iron Works has revealed that the U.S. Navy’s third Zumwalt-class guided missile destroyer started sea trials.

Indian Coast Guard commissions final Vikram-class OPV
The Indian Coast Guard has commissioned its seventh and final Vikram-class offshore patrol vessel (OPV), ICGS Vigraha.

Saab secures further order for Swedish Navy’s A26 submarine
Aerospace and defence company Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV) to continue the development and production, as well as expand the capabilities, of the two A26 Blekinge class submarines.

Construction starts on Indonesian Navy’s two new OPVs
Indonesian shipbuilder DRU Shipyards (PT Daya Radar Utama DRU) has started with the construction of the two new offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) for the Indonesian Navy.

Israel Shipyards inks detailed design deal for Reshef-class corvette
Shipbuilding and repair company Israel Shipyards has signed a contract for a detailed design for the construction of the Reshef-class vessel for the Israeli Navy.

Huntington Ingalls cuts steel for fourth Ford-class aircraft carrier
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII), America’s largest military shipbuilding company, has cut the steel for the fourth Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier at a ceremony held at Newport News Shipbuilding yard.

Keels laid for Russia’s six naval vessels
The Russian Navy has held keel-laying ceremonies for four submarines and two corvettes on 23 August 2021.

Hensoldt to equip German F124 frigates with new radars
Sensor solutions provider Hensoldt, together with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), has won a contract to supply new radars to the German Navy.

San Diego Navy captain 1st woman to command nuclear aircraft carrier
Capt. Amy Bauernschmidt has taken command of the aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln becoming the first woman to lead a nuclear aircraft carrier in the US Navy history.

PteroDynamics to deliver three VTOL prototypes to US Navy
Aircraft manufacturer PteroDynamics has secured a contract to deliver three vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) prototypes for the Blue Water Maritime Logistics UAS (BWUAS) program.

US Navy christens latest amphibious transport dock
Huntington Ingalls Industries’ division Ingalls Shipbuilding has held the naming ceremony of the US Navy’s latest amphibious transport dock Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) at its shipyard in Pascagoula, Mississippi.

US Navy’s newest amphibious assault ship completes CSSQT
The US Navy’s America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) has completed the ship’s first-ever combat system ship qualification trials (CSSQT). During the trials, the US Navy team conducted multiple tests to validate the ship’s self-defense systems’ performance, including the ship’s rad