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JMSDF commissions second Maya-class destroyer
The Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) has commissioned the second Maya-class Aegis destroyer Haguru (DDG 180).
GDEB gets funding for one more Block V Virginia-class sub
General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB) has been awarded a $2.4 billion contract for the construction of a tenth US Navy Block V Virginia-class submarine with Virginia Payload Module.
HMS Montrose makes another major drug haul in Arabian Sea
Royal Navy frigate HMS Montrose (F234) has struck for a third time in less than five weeks — in an operation lasting 10 hours, the Montrose intercepted over 2,800 kg (6100 lbs) of hashish and 50 kg (110 lbs) of heroin in the Arabian Sea on March 12, 2021.
Frigates to dominate naval vessels market over next decade, report shows
Frigates are expected to account for a 32.7% revenue share of the total naval vessels market over the coming decade, GlobalData’s new report shows.
USCG commissions newest national security cutter Stone
The USCGC Stone (WMSL 758) became the United States Coast Guard’s (USCG) newest national security cutter during a commissioning ceremony held at Coast Guard Base Charleston on 19 March 2021.
Indonesian Navy takes delivery of 1st locally built submarine
South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has handed over KRI Aluguro (405), a new 1,400-ton submarine, to the Indonesian Navy.
MBDA Teseo Mk2/E anti-ship system for Italian Navy ships
European defence company MBDA will be providing the Italian Navy with its new Teseo Evolved Weapon System, Teseo Mk2/E.
Austal: 9th Guardian-class patrol boat delivered
Shipbuilder Austal Australia has delivered the future HMPNGS Rochus Lokinap, the ninth Guardian-class patrol boat (GCPB), to the Australian Department of Defence.
Danish Absalon-class frigate to tackle piracy in GoG
The Danish government has announced plans to send a frigate to the Gulf of Guinea region to combat piracy.
GRSE: Keel laid for Indian Navy’s 3rd Project 17A frigate
India state-controlled shipyard Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) recently hosted a keel-laying ceremony for the Indian Navy’s third Project 17A stealth guided-missile frigate.
JMSDF commissions 3rd Awaji-class minesweeper
The Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) has commissioned one more vessel this month — the third Awaji-class minesweeper JS Etajima (MSO-306).
Fincantieri teams up with BMT on US Navy cable ship program
Fincantieri Marine Group has partnered with BMT, a naval architecture and marine engineering design group, as they assist the U.S. Navy in their effort to design and build a cable ship replacement.
USCG commissions 2nd PATFORSWA Sentinel-class cutter
The US Coast Guard (USCG) has commissioned USCGC Robert Goldman (WPC 1142), Patrol Forces Southwest Asia’s (PATFORSWA) second Sentinel-class fast response cutter (FRC).
Fincantieri launches 3rd Italian Navy PPA ship
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has launched Raimondo Montecuccoli (P432), the third of seven new Italian Navy Thaon di Revel-class (PPA) multipurpose offshore patrol ships.