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Papua New Guinea commissions second Guardian-class patrol boat from Australia
The Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) has commissioned its second Guardian-class patrol vessel HMPNGS Rochus Lokinap at the Lombrum Naval Base.
Naval Group hands over third Argentinian multi-mission OPV
French defense contractor Naval Group has delivered the third out of four multi-mission offshore patrol vessels (OPV), built for the Argentinian Navy.
Australian Navy’s crew safe after helicopter crash in Philippine Sea
The Royal Australian Navy has reported that three crewmembers of the MH-60R Seahawk helicopter are safe after ditching their helicopter in the Philippine Sea during a routine flight overnight.
Naval Group lands design contract for French Navy’s future OPVs
French defense contractor Naval Group has received a contract from the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) for the preliminary and detailed design of the ocean patrol vessel (OPV) program.
Japan launches, names second Taigei-class diesel-electric attack submarine
Hakugei, the second Taigei-class unit in the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force’s (JMSDF) new class of attack submarines, has been launched and named in Japan.
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.
Silver Ships gets up to $51.6 milion order for US Navy and USCG ships
US-based aluminum vessel builder Silver Ships Inc. has been awarded an additional contract from the US Navy for the construction and delivery of up to 110 naval special warfare (NSW) surface support craft (SSC) and US Coast Guard special purpose craft law enforcement (SPC-LE) vessels, in addition to
OCEA floats out new French aluminum OPV
The new offshore patrol vessel (OPV) has just been launched by the OCEA shipyard and is now starting a phase of sea trials before its delivery scheduled for the beginning of the next year.
Russian Navy welcomes newest Project 636.3 submarine
The Russian Navy has commissioned its newest diesel-electric Project 636.3 submarine Magadan in St. Petersburg, the Russian Ministry of Defense revealed.
Naval vessels market value to reach $86.91 billion by 2027
The naval vessels market was valued at approximately $57.8 billion in 2020 and is anticipated to grow by more than 6% between the period 2021-2027, new report data shows.
Serco Canada receives AiP for its Atlas 120 frigate design
Serco Canada Marine (Serco) has received approval in principle (AiP) from Lloyd’s Register (LR) for its Atlas 120 frigate design.
OSI Maritime to provide navigation systems for German Navy’s frigates
Canada-based navigation solution provider OSI Maritime Systems (OSI) has been selected by Damen Naval to provide a navigation suite to the German Navy’s F126 program.
DSME launches South Korea’s next-gen submarine rescue vessel
South Korean shipbuilding company Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has launched a new next-generation submarine rescue ship at its Okpo shipyard built for the Republic of Korea Navy.
Indian Coast Guard welcomes new Sankalp-class OPV
The fourth Sankap-class offshore patrol vessel (OPV), designed and built by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), was delivered to the Indian Coast Guard on 30 September 2021.