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Australian Navy sets new maintenance model to return ships to water faster
Defence’s new approach to sustaining the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) growing fleet was launched at the Indo Pacific Sea Power 2022 conference last week.
Royal Navy, US Coast Guard sign LOI to expand cooperation and curb crime
The Royal Navy and US Coast Guard have signed a letter of intent (LOI) to work to expand their combined commitments and work more closely to fight crime and protect the planet.
US Navy establishes new division to bolster USV fleet
The US Navy’s Pacific Fleet (CNSP) established Unmanned Surface Vessel Division (USVDIV) One during a ceremony held on 13 May.
GE, BHEL agree to develop electric propulsion system for Indian Navy
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) and GE Power Conversion have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop integrated full electric propulsion system for Indian Navy.
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.
U.S. Marine Corps declares Initial Operational Capability for CH-53K helicopters
The U.S. Marine Corps has declared Initial Operational Capability (IOC) for the CH-53K heavy-lift helicopter designed and built by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company.
AUKUS leaders: Implementation of the AUKUS partnership has now begun
The leaders of AUKUS pact, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, and US President Joe Biden, met yesterday to review the progress in implementing AUKUS partnership.
Biden nominates first woman to lead US Coast Guard
US President Joe Biden has nominated Adm. Linda L. Fagan to serve as the 27th Commandant of the US Coast Guard. Upon confirmation, Adm. Fagan will be the first woman to serve as Commandant of the Coast Guard.
UK targets the future of Arctic region with new naval defence strategy
The UK has announced a new defence strategy targeting the safety and future of the Arctic region.
Indian Navy’s second P-8I aircraft squadron commissioned
Indian Naval Air Squadron 316, Indian Navy’s second P-8I aircraft squadron has been commissioned into the Indian Navy.
Romania joins international maritime security coalition in Middle East
Romania has joined a multinational maritime coalition established in 2019, the International Maritime Security Construct (IMSC) and its operational arm, Coalition Task Force Sentinel, to deter attacks on commercial shipping in the Middle East.
BAE Systems signs support deal for Qatari Emiri Navy’s naval base and warships
BAE Systems has signed an agreement with Barzan Maintenance Shield and the Qatar Emiri Naval Force (QENF) to develop Warship Support and Naval Base Management Services for the QENF.
UK: New multi-billion pound strategy to deliver 150 naval and civil vessels
The UK government is planning to invest £4 billion (approximately $5.3 billion) in the country’s regional shipbuilding industry as it prepares to publish refreshed National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSbS).