Industry
Canada awards deal for CCGS Sir Wilfred Grenfell life extension
Canada has awarded a $17.3-million contract to Allied Shipbuilders Limited for vessel life extension (VLE) work on the Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS) Sir Wilfred Grenfell.
French Navy launches program to build next-generation submarines
France has launched a project to develop the third generation of nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) for the French Navy.
HII secures $2.9B deal for USS John C. Stennis RCOH
Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (HII) Newport News Shipbuilding division has received a $2.9 billion contract for the refueling and complex overhaul (RCOH) of the US Navy’s nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74).
HHI starts building 1st next-gen KDX-III destroyer for Korean Navy
South Korean shipbuilding major Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has officially begun building the first upgraded Sejong the Great-class (KDX-III) destroyer for the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN).
Damen: South African Navy’s 1st new inshore patrol vessel christened
On 12 February 2021, the South African Navy (SAN) held a blessing ceremony of the first of three Project BIRO multi-mission inshore patrol vessels (MMIPV) at Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT).
KBR secures $92.6M contract to reinforce US Navy’s C-UAS
KBR has won a $92.6 million contract to perform engineering, integration and sustainment services on counter unmanned air systems (C-UAS) for the Combat Integration & Identification Systems unit within the U.S. Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD).
Naviris JV, Navantia team up on European patrol corvette project
Naviris and Naval Group sign MOU aimed at enlarging the industrial cooperation for the European patrol corvette (EPC) program.
Future USS Daniel Inouye completes acceptance trials
The USS Daniel Inouye (DDG 118) completed acceptance trials on 4 February, after spending a day off the coast of Maine.
Philly Shipyard to join study for new US Navy cable ship
Philly Shipyard has been awarded a contract to participate in an industry study for the development and design of the US Navy Cable Ship T-ARC(X) Program.
Fincantieri starts building massive shipbuilding facility
As Fincantieri Marinette Marine prepares to start construction of the US Navy’s newest class of ships, the company marked the start of construction of the largest building in Marinette Marine history.
India’s naval shipbuilder GRSE eyes green propulsion solutions with new MOU
As pressure to reduce emissions increases, MOU looks toward expert sustainability solutions for Indian marine, defense and governmental sectors.
Bureau Veritas certifies next-gen 3D printed propeller for naval ships
Certification company Bureau Veritas (BV) has certified a new-generation 3D printed propeller manufactured by France-based defense contractor Naval Group.
Fincantieri kicks off SEA Defence activities
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has officially started its activities within the European SEA Defence project.
Vard Marine to design transport vessel for Chilean Navy
Vard Marine Inc. has received a contract by Chilean state-owned ASMAR Shipbuilding & Ship Repair Company to design an amphibious and military transport vessel for the Chilean Navy. Being part of the navy’s Escotillón IV program, the Vard-designed ships will be constructed at the ASMAR shipyard in Ta