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South Korea launches 2nd KSS-III submarine
South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has launched the Republic of Korea Navy’s second 3000-ton KSS-III submarine.
German shipbuilder delivers new corvette to Israel
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Pakistan Navy commissions second Damen-built corvette
On 12 November, the Pakistan Navy commissioned its new corvette named PNS Tabuk (F-272) at the Port of Constanta, Romania.
Naval Group delivers Suffren submarine to French Navy
Following successful sea trials, the first Barracuda-class submarine SNA Suffren was delivered to the French Ministry of the Armed Forces, Directorate General of Armaments (DGA), at a ceremony held in Toulon. The sea trials were launched in April this year and were conducted in the English Channel,
Indian Navy’s 5th Scorpene-class submarine hits the water
The 5th Scorpene Class submarine of the Indian Navy (Project 75) was launched today at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders in Mumbai. The submarine, named Vagir, was launched in accordance with the naval traditions by Vijaya Shripad Naik, wife of India’s Minister of State for Defense. The vessel is part of a
US Navy’s 6th ESB newbuild to be named USS John L. Canley
A future US Navy expeditionary sea base (ESB) class ship will be named USS John L. Canley.
USCG takes delivery of 9th national security cutter
Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division has delivered the ninth national security cutter, Stone (WMSL 758), to the U.S. Coast Guard.
General Dynamics secures ISS contract for Royal Canadian Navy’s Halifax-class combat systems
The Government of Canada has awarded a contract to General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada for in-service support on Royal Canadian Navy’s six Halifax-class combat systems (HCCS).
Electric Boat gets $9.5 billion deal for US Navy’s next-gen Columbia-class submarines
General Dynamics Electric Boat, a business unit of General Dynamics, has been awarded a $9.474 billion contract modification option for construction and test of the lead and second ships of the US Navy’s Columbia class, as well as associated design and engineering support.
Viasat to provide UHF SATCOM for Royal Navy’s Type 31 frigates
Viasat UK Ltd., part of global communications company Viasat Inc., has been awarded a contract to provide Ultra High Frequency (UHF) satellite communications (SATCOM) for the Royal Navy’s new Type 31 frigates.
Canada’s largest icebreaker to undergo life extension upgrade
The Canadian government has issued an advance contract award notice (ACAN) signalling its intention to enter into a contract with local shipbuilder Chantier Davie of Lévis for vessel life extension work on the Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS) Louis S. St-Laurent, the country’s largest icebreaker.
US littoral combat ship Marinette launched
On 31 October 2020, Fincantieri Marine Group launched the US Navy’s future littoral combat ship USS Marinette (LCS 25) into the Menominee River.
HII gets contract for single-phase delivery of US nuclear-powered aircraft carrier
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) has received an undefinitized contract award from the US Navy to shift the delivery strategy for the aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) from a two-phase delivery to a single phase.
US Navy unveils name of 2nd Columbia-class submarine
The US Navy’s newest Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine will be named in honor of the state of Wisconsin, Secretary of the Navy Kenneth J. Braithwaite revealed last week.