The United States has announced a major step in rebuilding its polar fleet, awarding a contract for the design and construction of six Arctic security cutters (ASC) to an international industry team led by Bollinger Shipyards, joined by Rauma Marine Constructions, Seaspan Shipyards, and Aker Arctic
HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division has completed initial sea trials for US Navy’s Virginia-class attack submarine Massachusetts (SSN 798).
Defense company CAE has signed a subcontract with Lockheed Martin Canada to begin the implementation phase for the River-class destroyer program.
The US Coast Guard cutter Storis (WAGB 21), the service’s newest commissioned icebreaker, has completed its 112-day inaugural patrol.
Seaspan Shipyards has signed a contract with Newfoundland-based Genoa Design International (Genoa) to continue working on the design of the Canadian Coast Guard’s new heavy polar icebreaker.
The US Coast Guard has awarded an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract to Rozema Boat Works for the delivery of up to six second-generation special-purpose craft – heavy weather boats (SPC-HWX II).
General Dynamics Electric Boat, a business unit of General Dynamics, has been awarded a $642 million contract modification to a previously awarded contract supporting Virginia-class submarine production.
HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division has completed builder’s sea trials for guided missile destroyer USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128), marking a major milestone in the construction of the second Flight III destroyer.
Boston-based technology and shipbuilding company Blue Water Autonomy has entered into a production agreement with Conrad Shipyard for the production of autonomous surface ships.
The Brazilian Navy has signed a contract with the UK Ministry of Defense for the acquisition of the Albion-class landing platform dock HMS Bulwark.
The US Coast Guard has exercised a contract option with Bollinger Shipyards to fund initial construction of ten additional fast response cutters (FRCs).
Singapore will acquire four Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft from the United States as part of a major effort to modernise the Republic of Singapore Air Force’s (RSAF) maritime capabilities.
The United States Coast Guard (US Coast Guard) has exercised options with shipbuilder Austal USA for the Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) program.
The US Navy has accepted delivery of the ship-to-shore connector, landing craft, air cushion (LCAC) 114, from Textron Systems, following successful acceptance trials.
