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Fincantieri cuts steel of 1st forward section for French Navy’s LSS newbuilds
The steel cutting of the first forward section for four logistic support ships (LSS) ordered by Chantiers de l’Atlantique to Fincantieri under the FLOTLOG program took place at the Castellammare di Stabia shipyard in Naples, Italy, earlier this month.
Turkish Naval Forces’ new replenishment ship to feature GE Marine gas turbines
Ohio-based GE Marine has received a contract from Turkish Sefine Shipyard to provide two LM2500 marine gas turbines to power the Turkish Naval Forces’ new fleet replenishment ship scheduled to enter service in 2023.
161 consecutive days at sea: Dwight D. Eisenhower and San Jacinto break US Navy record
As of June 25, 2020, the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike) and its escort ship, the guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56), have been continuously at sea for 161 days, setting a new record for the US Navy.
Royal Navy’s first crewless boat launched, ready for trials
BAE Systems and NavyX have launched the Pacific 24 smart boat, the Royal Navy’s first crewless boat for general duties.
Trinidad & Tobago patrol boats to get BAE Systems RIBs
BAE Systems has sold six Pacific 24 rigid inflatable boats to Australia’s Austal for new Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard ships.
Austal USA lands $43M LCS modification deal
The US Department of Defense (DOD) has awarded Austal USA a modification to a previously awarded littoral combat ship (LCS) contract, the shipbuilder said.
Fairbanks Morse engines to power US Navy’s newest LPD ship
Provider of power solutions Fairbanks Morse has been awarded a purchase order by Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) to build and deliver the four main propulsion diesel engines that will power the US Navy’s newest landing platform/dock ship, LPD 31.
Rolls-Royce wins US Navy contracts worth $115.6 million
Rolls-Royce has secured contracts with the US Navy for ship engines, propulsion components and services valued at up to $115.6 million.
GD Electric Boat wins $9.47 bn deal for first two Columbia-class submarines
General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB) has been awarded a contract modification for the design completion, engineering work and design support efforts for the Columbia class of ballistic missile submarines.
US Navy will not reinstate former USS Theodore Roosevelt captain
Following the release of a report into the events surrounding an outbreak of COVID-19 on the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt, Navy Capt. Brett E. Crozier, the ship’s former commander, will not be reinstated, Navy Adm. Michael M. Gilday, chief of naval operations said at a Pentagon news confe
US Navy commissions its newest littoral combat ship
On June 20, 2020, the US Navy commissioned its new Independence-variant littoral combat ship, the USS Kansas City (LCS 22).
Northrop Grumman completes critical design review for US Navy’s AARGM-ER
Northrop Grumman Corporation recently completed its critical design review (CDR) following successful design verification tests of key components for the US Navy’s Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile-Extended Range (AARGM-ER) program.
Royal Navy chooses MetOcean MASS
MetOcean Telematics has been selected to supply the Royal Navy with its new Maritime Acoustic Scoring and Simulation System (MASS).
HII gets $145 million advance procurement contract for US Navy’s new amphibious assault ship
Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Ingalls Shipbuilding division has received a third contract modification from the US Navy for $145 million to provide long-lead-time material and advance procurement activities for amphibious assault ship LHA 9.