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UK puts on sale two Royal Navy warships for first time in three decades
The Defence Equipment Sales Authority (DESA), which is part of Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), the UK Ministry of Defense (MoD) procurement arm, has sold two retired Royal Fleet auxiliary ships to Egypt.
Dearsan Shipyard to build offshore patrol boat duo for Nigerian Navy
Turkish Dearsan Shipyard has signed a contract with the Nigerian Navy to build two offshore patrol vessels (OPV).
All-electric patrol boats christened in Amsterdam
Three new Damen’s fully-electric patrol vessels have been christened at a recent ceremony at the Scheepvaart Museum in Amsterdam.
Sonardyne trials obstacle avoidance tech on Royal Navy’s XLUUV
UK-based engineering firm Sonardyne and compatriot tech company Wavefront have successfully demonstrated their underwater obstacle avoidance technology onboard an extra-large uncrewed underwater vehicle (XLUUV).
GE secures propulsion system contract for French Navy’s LSS
US-based electrical engineering company GE Power Conversion has signed a contract to provide propulsion systems for the French Navy’s logistic support ships (LSS).
Fincantieri, Navantia join forces on future naval projects
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and Spanish shipbuilding company have reached a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to boost their relationship and explore the joint benefit of a broadened collaboration in the naval and maritime domains.
Indian Navy’s new P11356 frigate launched in Russia
The seventh frigate of P1135.6 class built for the Indian Navy was launched at Yantar shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia on 28 October.
Fincantieri delivers Qatar’s first Al Zubarah-class corvette
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has delivered the first Al Zubarah-class corvette of four vessels ordered by the Qatari Ministry of Defence under the national naval acquisition program.
BAE Systems scores $478 million deal to support US Navy’s strategic programs
British arms, security, and aerospace company BAE Systems has been awarded a five-year systems engineering and integration support services contract to continue supporting the US Navy’s strategic systems program (SSP) office.
Naval Group showcases new drone management solution
In September 2021, French defense contractor Naval Group successfully conducted operational demonstrations of its drones’ mission management solution integrated with the combat management system.
Nuclear-powered subs to dictate naval engine trends in next decade, report shows
As part of the naval modernization initiatives, the acquisition of next-generation nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines (SSBN) and nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSN) by major military powers is anticipated to be the key factor driving the global naval engines market during 2021-2031, ne
UK’s longest-serving Type 23 frigate conducts autonomous boat trials in a navy’s first
The Royal Navy’s Type 23 frigate HMS Argyll has successfully conducted autonomous boat trials by managing to control an uncrewed Pacific 24 rigid inflatable boat (RIB) while sailing at sea.
Construction of UK’s 1st Type 26 frigate reaches key milestone
The Royal Navy has revealed that the construction of its first in the series of eight Type 26 frigates is sufficiently complete for the navy to begin assigning sailors to the vessel.
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.