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Saab inks contract for German Navy’s F123 frigates
Saab has secured a contract with the German Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) to deliver and integrate new naval radars and fire control directors for and in the German Navy’s frigates of the Brandenburg-Class (F123).
12th INDRA NAVY exercise wraps up in the Baltic Sea
The 12th edition of exercise INDRA NAVY, a biennial bilateral maritime exercise between Indian Navy and Russian Navy was held in the Baltic Sea from 28 to 29 July 2021. Initiated in 2003, Ex INDRA NAVY epitomises the long-term strategic relationship between the two navies. This exercise was undertak
Three new FRCs commissioned in Apra Harbor Guam
Senior officials of the Bollinger Shipyards LLC (Bollinger) were on hand in Apra Harbor Guam yesterday for the commissioning ceremony of three U.S. Coast Guard Fast Response Cutters (FRCs), USCGC Myrtle Hazard, USCGC Oliver Henry and USCGC Frederick Hatch. The three FRCs build out and strengthen the
Amendment secured for the Navy’s DDG-51 destroyers
Congressman Jared Golden yesterday secured an amendment to the FY22 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that authorizes the Navy to enter into a multiyear contract to build up to 15 DDG-51 destroyers beginning in FY2023. The provision is a significant win for shipbuilders at Bath Iron Works (B
Royal Navy ensuring safe passage of ships in the Gulf
Four hundred million tonnes of cargo – fuel, food, vehicles, white goods – have been safely transported thanks to a Royal Navy-led operation in the Gulf. Over the past four months the international Operation Sentinel task group has ensured nearly 1,000 merchant ships sailed safely through two hot sp
Damen Naval gets new cutting machine
Damen Naval, dedicated naval shipbuilding division of the Damen Shipyards Group, has purchased a new metal cutting machine from Messer Cutting Systems GmbH. Moreover, the machine can execute plasma or oxyfuel cutting and is suitable for all carbon steel varieties, stainless steel as well as aluminiu
HMS Duncan back in action after refit
The 180-strong HMS Duncan ship’s company have returned to their destroyer after an 18-month upkeep period at HM Naval Base Portsmouth. Having returned from operational duty in the Gulf at the end of 2019, Duncan has been supported by BAE Systems throughout her refit with the aim now of getting her b
USS Mount Whitney and Sixth Fleet ready for LSE 2021
The US Navy has just announced that USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) and Sixth Fleet are preparing for Large Scale Exercise (LSE) 2021. According to the navy, USS Mount Whitney and embarked Sixth Fleet staff yesterday sailed from Gaeta for LSE 2021, scheduled to take place August 3-16. LSE 2021 will be a
Two SA’AR 6-class corvettes join Israeli Navy
German shipbuilder thyssenkrupp Marine Systems yesterday delivered two SA`AR 6-class corvettes to the Israeli Navy. This means that all four ships ordered have now been delivered to the Israeli Navy. Due to the pandemic, the ceremony took place on a small scale. In his speech to the guests and to th
Exercise Cutlass Express 2021 kicks off
Exercise Cutlass Express 2021, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa, will take place July 26 to August 6, 2021, in the vicinity of Djibouti, Kenya, Madagascar and Seychelles. CE21 is designed to improve regional cooperation in support of the Djibouti Code of Con
Fassmer to build two ships for the German Navy
On July 22nd, 2021 the Fassmer company was commissioned with the production and delivery of two 50 meter long vessels for the German Armed Forces. The two new identical vessels known as ‘sea and shore trial instrumentation ships’ (Messboote Seeversuche Küste) will be operated by the German Navy’s WT
Navies join forces on Talisman Sabre
Five navies have united off Australia’s eastern coast to sail in formation during Exercise Talisman Sabre (TS21). Warships from Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the US came together off the coast of Queensland to showcase their ability to operate as a single force and put their collective m
Damen equipment for five Spanish Navy vessels
Spanish shipbuilder Navantia has contracted Damen Marine Components (DMC) for a series of rudders and steering gear systems that will be installed on board five Spanish Navy vessels. These next-generation vessels are of the F110 frigate class. DMC’s scope involves supplying Navantia with Twin Van de
Russian Navy celebrates its 325th birthday
The Russian Navy has marked its 325th birthday with services and celebrations across the country. The main naval parade took place on the Neva River, St Petersburg, on July 25th 2021. The celebrations were also held in the Russian naval bases of Caspiisk, Severomorsk, Sevastopol, Baltiisk, Vladivost