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Lead next-gen multi-mission frigate launched for JMSDF
Japanese shipbuilder Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has launched JS Mogami (FFM-1), the first-in-class of next-generation multi-mission frigates ordered by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).
Royal Netherlands Navy’s new ESB named in Den Helder
On 26 February 2021, Dutch shipyard Damen Shipyards Den Helder (DSDH) held a naming and handover ceremony for the Royal Netherlands Navy’s expeditionary survey boat (ESB) Hydrograaf.
Austal wins contract for US Navy’s 15th EPF
Shipbuilder Austal USA has secured a $235 million undefinitised contract by the US Navy for the detailed design and construction of the 15th expeditionary fast transport (EPF) vessel.
HII to provide support services for US Navy’s LPD 17 class
Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division has been awarded a cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for life-cycle engineering and support for the US Navy’s LPD-17 class amphibious transport dock ship program.
MDA to equip Canadian Surface Combatants with LWCM systems
Canadian aerospace technology company MDA has been awarded an initial contract with an expected production value of more than CAD$60 million on the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) project.
Report: Canadian Surface Combatant fleet to cost at least C$77.3 billion
A fleet of fifteen Type 26 ships planned to be built for the Royal Canadian Navy will cost C$77.3 billion (about $62 billion), a new report shows.
Fincantieri to build 2 next-gen submarines for Italian Navy
Fincantieri wins contract to build two next-generation submarines for the Italian Navy.
Rolls-Royce gets UK MOD funding for autonomous naval tech
Rolls-Royce has been awarded funding by the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) to further develop and demonstrate the Artificial Chief Engineer technology – an autonomous machinery control system that allows naval vessels to undertake long endurance missions with less human interaction.
Egyptian Navy orders MBDA’s new anti-air missiles for Gowind corvettes
Missile manufacturer MBDA has been awarded a contract from the Egyptian Navy for the VL MICA NG — new generation — air defence system to equip its Gowind corvettes.
Pakistan Navy seizes 700 kg of narcotics off Balochistan coast
The Pakistan Navy has seized 700 kilos of narcotics near the coast of Pishukan, Balochistan.
Canada awards deal for CCGS Sir Wilfred Grenfell life extension
Canada has awarded a $17.3-million contract to Allied Shipbuilders Limited for vessel life extension (VLE) work on the Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS) Sir Wilfred Grenfell.
French Navy launches program to build next-generation submarines
France has launched a project to develop the third generation of nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) for the French Navy.
HII secures $2.9B deal for USS John C. Stennis RCOH
Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (HII) Newport News Shipbuilding division has received a $2.9 billion contract for the refueling and complex overhaul (RCOH) of the US Navy’s nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74).
HHI starts building 1st next-gen KDX-III destroyer for Korean Navy
South Korean shipbuilding major Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has officially begun building the first upgraded Sejong the Great-class (KDX-III) destroyer for the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN).