Equipment & technology
Russian frigate Admiral Kasatonov begins state trials
The Russian Navy’s second Project 22350 frigate, Admiral Kasatonov, has begun state trials ahead of the ship’s delayed delivery which is expected to take place by the end of the year. According to the Northern Shipyard, Admiral Kasatonov has already passed a number of checkpoints, including tests of
Former USCG Island-class cutters arrive in Ukraine
The cutters will enter Ukrainian Navy service as Sloviansk (P190) and Starobilsk (P191).
US destroyer ventures above Arctic Circle to monitor Russian Navy
US Navy’s Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) recently concluded operations above the Arctic Circle while monitoring Russian maritime activity on Oct. 16. The service said the ship’s presence in the Arctic Circle reinforced the United States’ commitment to regional
US leads International Maritime Exercise in Persian Gulf
The US Navy-led International Maritime Exercise 2019 (IMX 19) that will involve participants from over 50 nations kicked off in the Persian Gulf on October 21. The exercise will span from the Suez Canal south to the Bab-al-Mandeb, through the Strait of Hormuz and into the Northern Arabian Gulf. It w
US Navy P-3Cs return from final operational deployment
The Navy has now completed its transition to the P-8A Poseidon.
New Zealand’s first upgraded frigate shows off new mast
HMZS Te Kaha arrived in Canada for modernization in March 2018.
US Navy names Arleigh Burke destroyer after Korean War hero
Future USS John E. Kilmer will be the 84th ship in its class.
USS Porter visits Ukraine on Black Sea tour
US Navy’s Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) arrived in Odessa, Ukraine, for a port visit as part of its deployment to the Black Sea. The ship arrived at the port on October 13 with five Ukrainian officers on board observing sea-and-anchor operations. These operations e
HHI to build next-gen KDX-III destroyer for ROK Navy
The batch II destroyers will be capable of performing the ballistic missile defense role.
DSME lands ROK Navy KSS-III submarine design, construction contract
South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co (DSME) announced that it has received a contract for the design and construction of an upgraded Changbogo III (KSS-III) submarine for the Republic of Korea Navy. The class is also referred to as the Dosan Ahn Changho-class, after t
Northrop demonstrates deep tow capabilities of AQS-24 minehunting sonar
Northrop Grumman announced it has operated the AQS-24 minehunting sonar at depths greater than 400 feet during system testing off the coast of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Embarked on the M/V Richard Becker, the Northrop Grumman test team demonstrated the sonar performance of AQS-24 at all tested depths
Safran to deliver optronic masts for Australian Attack subs
Lockheed Martin Australia and the Australian defense department have appointed Safran Electronics & Defense Australasia for the design of three major combat system components for the Royal Australian Navy’s Attack-class submarines. The A$36.77 million contract, which will be in force until May 2023,
USS Ronald Reagan, USS Boxer team up in South China Sea
US Navy ships from the Ronald Reagan carrier strike group and the Boxer amphibious ready group met in the South China Sea to carry out security and stability operations in the Indo-Pacific. Ships and aircraft from the Navy and Marine Corps, conducted a multitude of joint, warfighting exercises while
USS Hué City makes it to US Navy’s cruiser modernization program
Hué City (CG 66) is the seventh cruiser to start the modernization program.