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Damen, HSVA to test German Navy’s F126 model frigate
Damen Naval and the Hamburg Ship Model Basin (HSVA) have signed a contract for comprehensive cooperation relating to hydrodynamic optimisation and the execution of an extensive series of model tests for the German Navy’s new F126 or MKS 180 class frigates.
Bollinger delivers fast response cutter USCGC Glen Harris
Bollinger Shipyards has delivered the USCGC Glen Harris to the U.S. Coast Guard in Key West, Florida, making it the 44th fast response cutter for defense in the Arabian Gulf.
Ariake completes CTF-151 counter-piracy operations
Japanese warship JS Ariake (DD-109) has completed five months of CTF-151 counter-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden.
US Navy christens destroyer Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee
Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Ingalls Shipbuilding division has christened the US Navy’s newest Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, the future USS Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee (DDG 123).
Missing Indonesian Navy submarine declared sunk, 53 crew members dead
A missing Indonesian Navy submarine has been found sunk off Bali and all of its 53 crew members died, the navy confirmed.
Leonardo to equip Canadian Surface Combatants with naval guns
Leonardo has been awarded a contract to supply to Lockheed Martin four OTO 127/64 LW Vulcano naval guns for the Royal Canadian Navy’s new multi-role combat ships. The deal also includes the automatic ammunition handling system (AAHS) as an optional solution. As informed, the first three systems will
BHIC wins deal for upkeep of Royal Malaysian Navy submarine facilities
Malaysian shipbuilder Boustead Heavy Industries Corporation Berhad (BHIC) has been contracted to ensure the upkeep of the Royal Malaysian Navy’s submarine facilities.
US Navy: UAV Sea Guardian integrates with manned capabilities
The U.S. Navy demonstrated the successful integration of an unmanned maritime surveillance aircraft system with manned capabilities during the Unmanned Systems Integrated Battle Problem 21 (UxS IBP 21) off the coast of San Diego on April 21.
Navantia hosts launching ceremony for Spanish Navy’s 1st S-80 submarine
Shipbuilder Navantia has hosted a launching ceremony for the future Isaac Peral (S-81), the first in a series of new air-independent propulsion (AIP) S-80 submarines being built for the Spanish Navy.
Royal Navy unveils names of two new patrol boats
The Royal Navy has confirmed the names of two new fast patrol boats – HM Ships Dagger and Cutlass – to be based in Gibraltar.
Singapore Navy sends rescue ship to assist in search for Indonesian submarine
The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) has dispatched a submarine rescue vessel to participate in the search for an Indonesian Navy submarine that was reported missing in the waters near Bali on 21 April.
Indonesian Navy submarine with 53 on board goes missing
A search is underway near Bali for the Indonesian Navy’s Type 209/1300 submarine KRI Nanggala-402 after it missed a regular reporting call.
Rolls-Royce engines to power Taiwanese Coast Guard patrol ships
Rolls-Royce has delivered the first two 16-cylinder engines of the mtu Series 8000, built for the Taiwanese shipyard CSBC Corporation to power new patrol vessels for the Taiwanese Coast Guard.
BAE Systems launches Royal Navy’s 5th Astute-class sub
Anson, the fifth of seven Astute class attack submarines being built for the Royal Navy, has been launched at BAE Systems’ site in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria.