Equipment & technology
Korean Register, ROK Navy’s NALCOM team up on naval inspection technologies
The Korean Register (KR) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Naval Logistics Command (NALCOM) of the Korean Navy to exchange inspection technology at the headquarters of the Korean Register located in Gangseo-gu, Busan.
South Korea to equip major warships with homegrown interception system
South Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has revealed that the country plans to launch a project to develop a domestically-built naval interception system with the aim to further improve its naval capabilities.
Rolls-Royce to work on electrification of Indian Navy’s “fleet of the future”
As part of the UK’s upcoming Carrier Strike Group tour, UK-based engineering company Rolls-Royce wants to explore opportunities for partnering with the Indian Navy with end-to-end solutions for the electrification of future warships.
VIDEO: BAE Systems rolls out 1st Hunter-class frigate program unit
Arms, security, and aerospace company BAE Systems Australia has completed the structural manufacture of the first prototyping unit built for the Hunter-class frigate program.
Korea picks Rolls-Royce MT30 for FFX-III frigate
The Rolls-Royce MT30 marine gas turbine has been selected for the Republic of Korea Navy’s (RoKN) FFX Batch III frigate, known as the Ulsan-class frigate.
Elbit Systems secures $53 million deal to supply, integrate intelligence suites to a navy in Southeast Asia
Elbit Systems Ltd. has been awarded a contract valued at approximately $53 million to provide and integrate intelligence suites onboard vessels of a “navy of a country in Southeast Asia”.
GE, Hanwha Aerospace: Electric propulsion for ROKN’s KDDX destroyers
GE’s Power Conversion business and Hanwha Aerospace have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) whereby the parties will work together to bring electric propulsion solutions for the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy’s new, six-ship KDDX destroyer program. As explained, the MOU creates Hanwha Aerospac
MAN engines to power Royal Thai Navy’s new patrol vessels
The Royal Thai Navy has selected Germany’s MAN Energy Solutions to supply the main propulsion engines for the navy’s two new 41-meter patrol vessels. Marsun Shipyard in Thailand will construct the newbuilds with delivery scheduled for August 2020. As informed, each vessel will be powered by two MAN
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Indian Navy welcomes its first woman pilot
The Indian Navy has welcomed its first woman pilot, Sub Lieutenant Shivangi. Shivangi joined naval operations in Kochi naval base on December 2 after completing her operational training, India Today reported. She will be tasked with flying the navy’s Dornier aircraft. “I have been craving for this f
WWII US submarine wreck found after 75 years
USS Grayback (SS-208), a US Navy submarine missing for 75 years, has been found in Japanese waters. Veteran ocean explorer and Tiburon Subsea CEO Tim Taylor along with his “Lost 52 Project” team have discovered the WWII submarine wreck. The US Navy officially verified the discovery of Grayback which
Philippine Navy’s second 2,600-ton frigate launched in South Korea
South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has launched the Philippine Navy’s second multi-dimensional frigate. The launching ceremony for BRP Antonio Luna took place in Ulsan on November 8. The 2,600-ton ship is part of the navy’s two-unit Frigate Acquisition Project. The first ship, B
Turkey commissions final Ada-class corvette Kinaliada
A steel-cutting ceremony for the first MILGEM ship for the Pakistan Navy was held on the same day.
India commissions second Scorpene sub, launches first Project 17A frigate
A new aircraft carrier dry dock at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai, was also inaugurated.