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Royal IHC, trade unions team up on Dutch submarine replacement program
The Netherlands-based company Royal IHC and trade unions FNV, CNV vakmensen.nl, RMU and De Unie have signed a covenant within the framework of the program for the replacement of the Dutch Walrus class submarines. A year ago, Royal IHC and France’s defense contractor Naval Group joined forces in a bi
Sao Paulo/Foch Institute in Brazil wants to save warship from destruction
Despite obstructions, an institute in Brazil is fighting to preserve the decommissioned Brazilian Navy’s Clemenceau-class aircraft carrier Sao Paulo (A12) and convert it into a museum. Awaiting disposal, Sao Paulo is currently moored at Ilha das Cobras island, which is home to the Arsenal de Marinha
BAE Systems wins US Navy communication systems deals
The U.S. Navy’s Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) has awarded BAE Systems, Inc. a prime position on a USD 212 million contract to integrate and sustain its critical communication systems. The company will design, acquire, integrate, and test radio systems for newly constructed Guid
USS Iwo Jima wraps up type command sea trials
The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) completed Type Command (TYCOM) Readiness Evaluation Five (RE-5) sea trials, February 5, 2020, the U.S. Navy said. Sea trials are conducted after Continuous Maintenance Availability (CMAV) to test operational capabilities of equipment that w
Mexican Navy welcomes new POLA-class vessel
Dutch shipbuilder Damen has delivered the long-range ocean patrol (Patrulla Oceánica de Largo Alcance – POLA) class vessel, ARM Reformador, to the Mexican Navy. A ceremony marking final acceptance and delivery of the newbuild has been held by the Secretariat of the Navy of Mexico (SEMAR). Speaking a
UK F35 Lightning jets complete night trials with HMS Queen Elizabeth
Four F-35 Lightning jets have completed night landings in HMS Queen Elizabeth flying over UK waters on operational training, the UK Ministry of Defence said. As explained, Exercise Lightning Fury training over the North Sea is aimed at ensuring 207 Squadron achieves essential carrier flying and Land
Future USS St. Louis delivered to US Navy
The US Navy took delivery of the future USS St. Louis (LCS 19) during a ceremony at the Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM) shipyard on February 6, 2020. The future USS St. Louis is the 10th Freedom-variant littoral combat ship (LCS) designed and built by the Lockheed Martin-led industry team at FMM.
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Boeing delivers 1st F/A-18 Service Life Modification jet to US Navy
Boeing has given an F/A-18 a new lease on life after delivering the first Super Hornet under the Service Life Modification to the US Navy. The second SLM jet will deliver by the end of the month, and Boeing will deliver the third F/A-18 in April. As explained, the initial Super Hornets delivered fro
US Navy’s Ford aircraft carrier completes compatibility testing
The US Navy’s aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) completed aircraft compatibility testing (ACT) on January 31, following 16 days at sea, during which the crew launched and recovered 211 aircraft, testing five different airframes, using first-generation flight deck systems. The testing phas
HII acquires Hydroid, forms alliance with Kongsberg
American military shipbuilding company Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) has entered into an agreement to acquire Hydroid Inc. a provider of advanced marine robotics to the defense and maritime markets and a US-based subsidiary of Norway’s Kongsberg Maritime. In conjunction with the transaction, H
USS Fitzgerald returns to sea
The US Navy’s guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) is underway to conduct comprehensive at-sea testing, marking a significant step in her return to warfighting readiness. The ship departed Huntington Ingalls Industries-Ingalls Shipbuilding’s Pascagoula shipyard on February 3 to conduct a
Mexican Navy receives two new dredgers
The Mexican Navy’s two new dredgers have been flagged and entered into service, Dutch shipbuilder Damen said. Among them is the Damen cutter suction dredger (CSD) 650 ARM Laguna Morelos (ADR-19). As informed, the dredger will undertake various dredging, depth maintenance and land reclamation project
Dutch amphibious transport ship to undergo midlife upgrade
The Royal Netherlands Navy’s amphibious transport ship Johan de Witt will receive a midlife upgrade (MLU) as it has almost reached the halfway point of its expected lifecycle. The upgrade will guarantee its capabilities until 2032 and keep the ship operational, Dutch shipbuilder Damen said. Damen Sc