Vessels
German Naval Yards unveils new corvette design
Shipyard group German Naval Yards will unveil its new corvette design for the first time at this year’s SMM 2022 in Hamburg from September 6-9.
Finnish Navy’s minelayer runs aground during firing drill
Finnish Navy’s minelayer LCT Pyharanta ran aground in waters of the Archipelago Sea, off Turku, Finland in the afternoon on 24 August, according to the navy’s update. The incident occurred during Coastal Navy’s firing drill while uplifting a floating target device from water. The ship reportedly sus
UK Royal Navy warship shadows Russian tanker through the Channel
UK Royal Navy warship HMS Mersey has tracked the movements of the Russian Navy’s tanker Akademik Pashin through the Channel towards the North Atlantic. Following HMS Portland’s recent tracking of two Russian submarines in the UK’s area of interest, the Portsmouth-based patrol ship was called upon to
Finnish Navy’s next-gen corvettes to feature Environics’ CBRN solutions
Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) has awarded Environics with a contract to supply chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) monitoring systems to four Pohjanmaa-class multi-role corvettes, as part of the Finnish Navy’s strategic Squadron 2020 project. Under the contract worth over €2 mil
Four US Navy ships arrive in Baltic ports, demonstrating commitment to regional allies
Four US Navy vessels have arrived in the Baltic countries – Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, for scheduled port visits, demonstrating the United States’ commitment to regional allies and partners. The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge arrived in Klaipėda, Lithuania, on 20 August. San An
Türkiye requests new survey of Brazilian Navy’s retired aircraft carrier before import
Following alerts from numerous organisations, Türkiye is requiring a new inventory of hazardous materials (IHM) to be conducted prior to the export of the Brazilian Navy’s aircraft carrier Sao Paulo to Aliaga, where it is to be scrapped. On August 9, Turkish authority Eyüp Karahan, general director
Ukraine reveals name of its first Milgem-class corvette
The first Ukrainian Navy’s Milgem (Ada-class) corvette will be named Hetman Ivan Mazepa, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed.
Polish Navy receives second Kormoran II minehunter
Polish shipbuilder Remontowa Shipbuilding has handed over the second Kormoran II-class minehunter ORP Albatros to the Polish Navy.
Babcock starts post-LIFEX upkeep of UK’s longest serving Type 23 frigate
UK defence company Babcock International has started a post-life extension (LIFEX) on the Royal Navy’s Type 23 frigate HMS Argyll at their Devonport facility.
UK rolls out new maritime security strategy
On 15 August, the UK launched a new maritime strategy that sets out how the UK will enhance its capabilities in technology, innovation and cyber security.
UK’s Type 23 frigate HMS Lancaster departs on a three-year mission
Royal Navy’s Type 23 frigate HMS Lancaster departed Portsmouth on 15 August to begin its three-year mission in the Middle East.
UK MCA to use Schiebel’s Campcopter UAS for SAR ops
Provider of vertical flight solutions Bristow has been awarded a 10-year contract by the UK Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA) to deliver the Second-Generation Search and Rescue (UKSAR2G) program which includes the deployment of Schiebel’s CAMCOPTER S-100 unmanned air system (UAS).
More countries to buy Type 31 frigate design
Defence company Babcock International has revealed that the firm is in active discussions regarding export opportunities of its Arrowhead 140 concept which was picked for the Royal Navy’s new Type 31 frigate design.
British warship on the hunt for mines with NATO ships
Royal Navy’s Hunt-class mine countermeasures vessel HMS Hurworth has joined NATO ships to support NATO on minehunting operations around Europe.