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WilNor acquires former Royal Norwegian Navy base
WilNor Governmental Services AS (WGS), through its subsidiary company WGS Properties AS, has acquired 66% of the shares in the Olavsvern Group AS.
Egyptian Navy takes delivery of 1st locally built warship
The Egyptian Navy has taken delivery of the corvette Port Said (ENS 976) — the first warship 100% built in Egypt.
HII begins fabrication of 4th Flight III Arleigh Burke destroyer
Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division has officially started fabrication of the US Navy’s Arleigh Burke-class (DDG 51) destroyer Jeremiah Denton (DDG 129).
Royal Navy: Carriers’ F-35 jets to get next-gen lethal missiles
Strike fighters flying from Royal Navy aircraft carriers will be armed with the next-generation of lethal missiles following the latest £550 million deal.
Halter Marine prepares to build US polar security cutter
The US Coast Guard’s new polar security cutter (PSC) is rapidly progressing through the detailed design phase, and shipbuilder Halter Marine is actively preparing for its construction.
Remontowa launches minehunter, tugboat for Polish Navy
Polish shipbuilder Remontowa Shipbuilding recently launched a mine countermeasures vessel (MCMV) and an ice-class multi-purpose tug for the Polish Navy.
EDA supports European patrol corvette project
The European Defence Agency (EDA) recently approved the launch of a project that will contribute to the development of a European patrol corvette.
Republic of Korea Navy commissions 2nd Daegu-class frigate
The Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) has commissioned ROKS Gyeongnam (FFG-819), the second of eight Daegu-class guided missile frigates.
EU naval operation Atalanta extended until December 2022
On 1 January 2021, a decision entered into force to extend the mandate of the European Union Naval Force Somalia Operation Atalanta for another two years, until 31 December 2022.
Lead Gremyashchy-class corvette joins Russian Navy fleet
The Russian Navy has commissioned Gremyashchy (337), the lead Project 20385 corvette.
Australia orders two more P-8A Poseidon aircraft
Australia Air Force’s maritime patrol capability will be boosted with the defense ministry set to acquire two more P-8A Poseidon surveillance and response aircraft, bringing the total fleet size to 14.
Australian Collins-class submarines to receive multimillion-dollar sonar upgrade
The Royal Australian Navy’s Collins-class submarines will undergo significant upgrades to its sonar systems in Australia through a multi-million dollar contract with Thales Australia.
Female captain to command US Navy nuclear-powered aircraft carrier for 1st time
The US Navy revealed that Captain Amy Bauernschmidt will assume command of USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), marking the first time a female commanding officer will lead the crew of one of the navy’s eleven nuclear-powered aircraft carriers.
Russian Navy’s corvette Aldar Tsydenzhapov enters Pacific Fleet
The Russian Navy’s newest Steregushchy-class (Project 20380) corvette has officially joined the country’s Pacific Fleet.