Vessels
Naval Group, PT PAL ink MoU to strengthen submarine cooperation
French shipbuilding company Naval Group and Indonesian shipbuilder PT PAL have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) seeking to leverage the capabilities of both partners to meet the growing requirements of the Indonesian Navy.
Indonesia plans to purchase two Scorpene-class submarines from France
French Minister for the Armed Forces Florence Parly has revealed that Indonesia wants to buy two Scorpene-class submarines from France.
Gallery: Russian tech firm unveils new version of its submersible patrol ship
Russia’s tech firm Rubin Design Bureau has revealed the second version of BOSS patrol ship that combines the benefits of a submarine and a surface patrol ship.
UK’s first Type 31 frigate to hit the water next year
The Royal Navy’s first Type 31 frigate (Inspiration-class), HMS Venturer will be launched in 2023, according to navy officials.
Fincantieri cuts steel of bow section for French Navy’s 2nd FLOTLOG LSS
The steel cutting for the bow section of the French Navy’s second FLOTLOG type logistic support ship (LSS) took place on 1 February 2022.
UK’s support ship back in action after major refit
Royal Navy’s RFA Cardigan Bay has completed a significant mid-life refit at A&P Falmouth and returned to deployment having departed on 4 February, the company revealed.
UK plans to procure next batch of Type 26 frigates in early 2020s
The procurement of the Batch 2 Type 26 Frigates is expected to happen “in the early 2020s”, according to the UK Government.
Atlas Elektronik to deliver new autonomous minehunting boat to Royal Navy
Atlas Elektronik UK (AEUK) has been contracted by the DE&S Mine Hunting Capability (MHC) team to deliver a further ARCIMS uncrewed minehunting system for the Royal Navy.
Navantia wins modernization contract for Norwegian Navy’s Fridtjof Nansen-class frigates
The Norwegian Defence Material Agency (NDMA) has signed a contract with Navantia to implement technical support for the future modernization of the Fridtjof Nansen-class (F-310) that Spanish shipbuilder Navantia designed and built for the Norwegian Navy between 2000 and 2011.
VIDEO: Russian Navy conducts anti-submarine exercises in Norwegian Sea
As part of the exercise with the Arctic expeditionary group, the warships and support vessels of the Russian Navy’s Northern Fleet conducted anti-submarine drills in the Norwegian Sea.
TKMS hands over last F125 frigate to German Navy
ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) has delivered the final F125 (Baden-Württemberg-class) frigate built for the German Navy. The ship Rheinland-Pfalz was handed over to the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology, and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) during a ceremony in Hamburg.
MAN ES delivers engines for French Navy’s new class of LSS
German engine manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions (MAN ES) has revealed the delivery of four engines bound for new logistic support ships (LSS) built for the French Navy.
KAEFER to provide technical surface protection for UK’s Type 31 frigates
KAEFER UK and Ireland has secured a long-term contract with Babcock International to provide technical surface protection to the Royal Navy’s newest frigate, the Type 31.
French Navy signs anti-piracy agreement with Columbia Shipmanagement
Ship management and maritime service provider Columbia Shipmanagement (CSM) has signed a voluntary naval cooperation protocol with MICA Center (French Navy) to reinforce the security of its vessels operating in high-risk areas.