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US Navy deploys USS Ashland to support Typhoon Yutu recovery efforts
The US Navy has deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) with embarked Marines from Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB) 31 to the vicinity of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) in support of Typhoon Yutu recovery efforts. The USS Ashland arrived November 3 while m
Schottel lands US Navy tug propulsion contract
Propulsion and steering systems developer Schottel announced it has been contracted to deliver rudder propellers for the four four newly designed yard tugs for US Navy. The tugs will be built by Washington-based Dakota Creek Industries. Schottel will be providing its azimuth thrusters with the LEACO
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Canada splits $7b of frigate upkeep work between three shipyards
Royal Canadian Navy Halifax-class frigates will be maintained by three different shipyards following a government contract announcement on Thursday. The contract was held by Irving Shipbuilding since 2011 but the company will now have to share work on the frigates with Chantier Davie Canada Inc. and
Canada funds sixth Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship
Canada’s defense minister has announced that the government will fund the construction of a sixth Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship for the Royal Canadian Navy. The announcement was made at Irving Shipbuilding’s Halifax, Nova-Scotia, shipyard on Friday. “A sixth patrol ship will greatly increase the c
Trident Juncture: Norway uses commercial shipping to test “Total Defence Concept”
The Norwegian defense ministry is using commercial vessels to test a new concept of operations as part of the 31-nation NATO drill Trident Juncture which is taking place in Norway. Norwegian company Simon Møkster has disclosed that its offshore supply vessel Stril Mar is taking part in the exercise
Australian Navy, US Coast Guard to secure APEC 2018 summit in PNG
The Royal Australian Navy and US Coast Guard will be helping Papua New Guinea authorities provide safety for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leader’s Summit which takes place from Nov. 12-18 in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (PNG). Australian Navy landing helicopter dock HMAS A
EMSA contracts Israel’s Elbit for unmanned aerial patrol services
The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) has awarded Israeli unmanned systems specialist Elbit for unmanned aircraft system patrol services. As announced by the company, two-year contract has two single year option periods with a total value of €59 million (approximately $68 million) if all option
Australian shipbuilder Austal hit by cyber attack, extortion attempt
Australian shipbuilder Austal became a victim of a cyber attack and an extortion attempt, the company said Thursday. Austal said its Australian branch had its data management system compromised by an unknown offender. The company noted that the data breach had had no impact on its operations, adding
Los Angeles-class sub joins exercise Keen Sword
The US-Japanese exercise Keen Sword is joined by the staff of Commander, Submarine Group 7 (CSG7) and crew of a Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine are participating in Exercise Keen Sword 2019. Keen Sword, which began October 29, is the latest in a series of joint/bilateral field training exerc
Malaysia lays keel for fourth littoral combat ship
Malaysian Boustead Naval Shipyard laid the keel for the Royal Malaysian Navy’s fourth Maharaja Lela-class littoral combat ship in a ceremony on October 31. The keel-laying ceremony for the 111-meter ship was held at Boustead’s shipyard in Lumut, Perak. The yet-unnamed LCS is the fourth of overall si
Babcock announces decision to close Appledore shipyard
UK-based engineering services company Babcock on Thursday announced its decision to exit operations at its Appledore facility in Devon, ending its site lease in March 2019. The decision comes after the company failed to secure a contract for the construction of a vessel for the Armed Forces of Malta
Australian Naval Shipbuilding College officially opens
Australia’s Naval Shipbuilding College which will deliver a coordinated, national approach to workforce development has been officially opened. Australian defense minister Christopher Pyne opened the College at Osborne in South Australia on November 1. The minister said it’s an integral interface wi
HMS Tyne escorts Russian frigate months after returning to service
Royal Navy’s previously-retired offshore patrol vessel HMS Tyne monitored a Russian frigate as it passed through the English Channel last week. The Portsmouth-based warship escorted the Yaroslav Mudry, a Russian Neustrashimy-class frigate. Tyne was paid off in May this year, but issues with the firs