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USCG commissions newest national security cutter Stone
The USCGC Stone (WMSL 758) became the United States Coast Guard’s (USCG) newest national security cutter during a commissioning ceremony held at Coast Guard Base Charleston on 19 March 2021.
Indonesian Navy takes delivery of 1st locally built submarine
South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has handed over KRI Aluguro (405), a new 1,400-ton submarine, to the Indonesian Navy.
MBDA Teseo Mk2/E anti-ship system for Italian Navy ships
European defence company MBDA will be providing the Italian Navy with its new Teseo Evolved Weapon System, Teseo Mk2/E.
Austal: 9th Guardian-class patrol boat delivered
Shipbuilder Austal Australia has delivered the future HMPNGS Rochus Lokinap, the ninth Guardian-class patrol boat (GCPB), to the Australian Department of Defence.
Danish Absalon-class frigate to tackle piracy in GoG
The Danish government has announced plans to send a frigate to the Gulf of Guinea region to combat piracy.
GRSE: Keel laid for Indian Navy’s 3rd Project 17A frigate
India state-controlled shipyard Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) recently hosted a keel-laying ceremony for the Indian Navy’s third Project 17A stealth guided-missile frigate.
JMSDF commissions 3rd Awaji-class minesweeper
The Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) has commissioned one more vessel this month — the third Awaji-class minesweeper JS Etajima (MSO-306).
USCG commissions 2nd PATFORSWA Sentinel-class cutter
The US Coast Guard (USCG) has commissioned USCGC Robert Goldman (WPC 1142), Patrol Forces Southwest Asia’s (PATFORSWA) second Sentinel-class fast response cutter (FRC).
Fincantieri launches 3rd Italian Navy PPA ship
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has launched Raimondo Montecuccoli (P432), the third of seven new Italian Navy Thaon di Revel-class (PPA) multipurpose offshore patrol ships.
Italian Navy takes delivery of its new logistic support ship
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has delivered the logistic support ship (LSS) Vulcano (A5335) to the Italian Navy.
Indian Navy commissions 3rd Scorpene diesel-electric submarine
The Indian Navy has commissioned its third Scorpene-class diesel-electric attack submarine, INS Karanj.
US Navy welcomes future USS Daniel Inouye
The US Navy has taken delivery of its new guided-missile destroyer, the future USS Daniel Inouye (DDG 118), from shipbuilder General Dynamics Bath Iron Works (GD BIW) on 8 March 2021.
Video: JMSDF commissions 3rd Hibiki-class ocean surveillance ship
Last week, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) commissioned Hibiki-class ocean surveillance ship JS Aki (AOS-5203).
Dutch Navy picks Royal IHC for HNLMS Groningen repair work
Royal IHC and the Department of Material Maintenance of the Royal Netherlands Navy signed a contract for the docking and repair of the Holland-class offshore patrol vessel HNLMS Groningen (P843).