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Poles shortlist three candidates for new frigates
Poland’s Ministry of Defense has shortlisted three candidates to build the new Swordfish frigates for the Polish Navy as part of the Miecznik program.
US, Australia and Japan in Combined and Joint Battle Problem
USS America Expeditionary Strike Group is carrying out operations alongside Royal Australian Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force in support of the Combined and Joint Battle Problem (CJBP). The CJBP, taking place from 5 to 8 August, gathers the US 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Royal Au
Halter Marine gets order for 5th US Navy berthing barge
Halter Marine has secured a contract option for the U.S. Navy’s fifth Auxiliary Personnel Lighter–Small (APL(S)) 67 Class berthing and messing barge.
Two decommissioned UK minehunters to be transferred to Ukraine
The Royal Navy has decommissioned minehunters HMS Blyth and HMS Ramsey at a ceremony held in Rosyth, Scotland, after 41 years of collective service. The ships are being replaced by the expanding Project Wilton drive to introduce autonomous/uncrewed boats and systems into minehunting, which is an ini
Royal Navy River-class OPV duo ready for Indo-Pacific deployment
Royal Navy offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) HMS Tamar and HMS Spey are preparing for deployment in the Indo-Pacific region. According to the Royal Navy, the vessels will remain in the Indo-Pacific for the next few years as part of the navy’s forward presence programme. HMS Tamar and HMS Spey are set t
Rostec delivers diesel-gas turbine units for Russian frigates
The United Engine Corporation (UEC), part of Russian state corporation Rostec, has delivered locally-made M55R seaborne diesel/gas turbine power units to the Severnaya Verf Shipyard for Project 22350 frigates. The M55R power units are set to replace imported engines on the Russian frigates, Rostec s
Royal Navy Type 26 frigates to sport James Fisher monitoring system
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has selected James Fisher Mimic’s (JFM) Condition Monitoring System to maintain the UK Royal Navy’s future Type 26 frigate fleet. Having used condition-based maintenance (CBM) for many years, the UK Royal Navy will adopt Mimic to capture, connect, and combine all ves
New Indian Navy aircraft carrier begins sea trials
Indian Navy’s new Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC-1), to be named Vikrant, has commenced its maiden sea trials. The aircraft carrier, being built by Cochin Shipyard, set sail for the sea trials today, 4 August. According to the Indian Navy, Vikrant will be capable of operating an aircraft mix of th
India’s Eastern Fleet ships on overseas deployment
A Task Force of Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet is set to proceed on an overseas deployment to South East Asia, the South China Sea and Western Pacific. The deployment seeks to underscore the operational reach, peaceful presence and solidarity with friendly countries towards ensuring good order in the m
iXblue targets stronger US presence with new partnership
iXblue Inc. and iXblue Defense Systems have formed a strategic partnership with Ocean STL Consulting with the aim of strengthening its presence in the U.S. defense sector, among others.
US Navy christens second USS Hyman G. Rickover submarine
The U.S. Navy has christened its new Virginia-class attack submarine, the future USS Hyman G. Rickover (SSN 795), at General Dynamics’ Electric Boat shipyard facility in Groton, Connecticut. The submarine, christened on 31 July, represents a tribute to Admiral Rickover, who served in the navy for 63
New Russian nuclear-powered sub completes sea trials
Russian Navy’s nuclear-powered submarine Novosibirsk has completed its sea trials in the White Sea and has returned to the shipyard in Severodvinsk, Russian news agency TASS reported. According to TASS, the advanced Project 885M (Yasen-M) nuclear-powered submarine returned to the Sevmash shipyard on
Schiebel S-100 UAS wraps up trials for Hellenic Navy
Schiebel’s vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned air system (UAS) CAMCOPTER S-100 has completed trials for the Hellenic Navy. The UAS was stationed onboard the Elli-Class Frigate Aigaion (F-460) in the Mediterranean Sea west of Crete. In a one-week trial, the S-100 showcased its range, endura
America Expeditionary Strike Group completes Talisman Sabre participation
USS America (LHA 6) Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) concluded its participation in Talisman Sabre on 21 July, after two weeks of maritime operations and exercises alongside partner nations and allies. During Talisman Sabre 21, the America ARG-MEU team integrated with the Royal Australian Navy, Roya