Shipbuilder Austal USA has launched the future USS Canberra (LCS 30), the 15th of 19 Independence-class littoral combat ships being built for the US Navy.
An expedition privately funded and executed by two former US Navy Officers has successfully re-located, surveyed, and filmed the USS Johnston, the world’s deepest known shipwreck that principally lies at a depth of 21,180ft (6,456m).
Technology company ABB has been awarded a National Individual Standing Offer (NISO) to provide full-scope services for equipment installed on board Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) vessels, reducing maintenance costs and increasing uptime.
On 29 March 2021, Seaspan Shipyards cut steel and started full-rate construction of the offshore oceanographic science vessel (OOSV).
French defence contractor Naval Group has received an official order for two more FDI frigates by the French Defense Procurement Agency (DGA).
The Royal Navy’s experimentation innovator NavyX has officially welcomed a new autonomous vessel into its service.
Spanish shipbuilder Navantia has launched the third of five corvettes ordered by the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF).
On 25 March 2021, Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT) launched the first of three multi‑mission inshore patrol vessels (MMIPV) procured by ARMSCOR for the South African Navy (SAN) as part of the country’s Project BIRO.
The Royal Navy is developing a new multi role ocean surveillance ship (MROSS) to protect the UK against hostile actors and grow its understanding of maritime threats.
Australia’s Future Submarine Program has reached a major milestone with the conclusion of negotiations between Defence Ministry and French Naval Group for the amendments to the strategic partnering agreement.
After years of negotiations, Norway and Germany have reached an agreement with ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) for the acquisition of new Type 212 CD (common design) submarines, the Norwegian Ministry of Defense said on 23 March.
The Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) has commissioned the second Maya-class Aegis destroyer Haguru (DDG 180).
General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB) has been awarded a $2.4 billion contract for the construction of a tenth US Navy Block V Virginia-class submarine with Virginia Payload Module.
Royal Navy frigate HMS Montrose (F234) has struck for a third time in less than five weeks — in an operation lasting 10 hours, the Montrose intercepted over 2,800 kg (6100 lbs) of hashish and 50 kg (110 lbs) of heroin in the Arabian Sea on March 12, 2021.
