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STM, NATO partner on maritime security
Turkish defense company STM has entered into a collaboration with the signing of a Goodwill Protocol with the NATO Maritime Security Centre of Excellence (MARSEC COE).
PHOTOS: Philippine’s frigate conducts live-firing during RIMPAC 2022
The Philippine Navy’s frigate BRP Antonio Luna (FF 151) has tested its main guns and other batteries in a series of live firing events during the at-sea phase of the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022.
CACI to help US Navy carry out digital transformation
American technology company CACI International is to provide mission expertise for the transition of modern digital tools into the U.S. Navy acquisition enterprise for the Navy’s Digital Integration Support Cell (DISC) and Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane.
Royal Australian Navy welcomes new chief
The Royal Australian Navy has welcomed the new Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Mark Hammond, AM, RAN, during a ceremony in Canberra.
Vard Marine wins LR’s AiP for next-gen offshore patrol vessel
Vard Marine, a company of Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, has received approval in principle (AiP) from Lloyd’s Register (LR) for its Vard 7 125 next-generation offshore patrol vessel (OPV).
Indian Navy bids adieu to frigate INS Gomati
INS Gomati (F21), a Godavari-class guided-missile frigate of the Indian Navy, has been decommissioned after 34 years of service, the navy said.
Royal Canadian Navy’s two AOPS named in Halifax
Royal Canadian Navy’s new Arctic and offshore patrol ships (AOPS), HMCS Margaret Brooke and HMCS Max Bernays, were officially named at Halifax Shipyard on 29 May 2022.
US Navy unveils new action plan to tackle global climate crisis
The US Navy and US Marine Corps have released a new climate strategy, Climate Action 2030, setting the Department of the Navy (DON) on a path to achieve net-zero target by 2050.
Denmark signs agreement to back UK’s Type 31 frigate program
The navies of the UK and Denmark have signed the Type 31 Implementing Agreement to work side-by-side to bring the UK’s next generation of frigates into service.
US Navy LCS embarks on first deployment in Europe
In a historic moment for the US Navy’s European and African operational region, a Freedom-variant littoral combat ship, USS Sioux City (LCS 11), deployed to the U.S. Sixth Fleet’s area of operations.
ESG gets contract to begin construction on USCG’s 4th new OPC
US-based shipbuilder Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) has received a contract from the U.S. Coast Guard to begin construction of the fourth Heritage-class offshore patrol cutter (OPC), the future USCGC Rush (WMSM 918).
Fincantieri hands over 2nd Qatari Al Zubarah-class corvette
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has delivered Damsah, the second of four Al Zubarah-class corvettes, to the Qatari Ministry of Defence.
Construction starts on Royal Navy’s 1st Type 31 frigate
The future Royal Navy fleet has started to take shape as the construction of the first of five new Type 31 frigates began.
USCG to commission 47th Sentinel-class cutter
The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) will commission the USCGC Clarence Sutphin (WPC 1147), Patrol Forces Southwest Asia’s (PATFORSWA) sixth Sentinel-class cutter, into service at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York on 21 April 2022.