The French Defense Procurement Agency (Direction Générale de l’Armement) has signed a contract with Airbus Defense and Space as prime contractor, in partnership with defense company Thales, for a risk-assessment study of the future maritime patrol aircraft program.
Upgrades enabling Royal Navy Commando Merlin helicopters to embark in and operate from vessels anywhere in the world in support of the 3 Commando Brigade have achieved full operating capability (FOC), according to aerospace and defense company Leonardo.
The hull of the first Pohjanmaa-class (Squadron 2020) multi-role corvette has been completed, the Finnish Navy revealed.
HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division has started the fabrication of the US Navy’s newest San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Philadelphia (LPD 32).
The Royal Navy’s Type 23 frigate HMS Sutherland has returned to sea after nearly four years following a major overhaul in Devonport dockyard.
The U.S. Navy’s Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Savannah has participated in the French Navy-led multilateral training exercise La Perouse 2025, alongside other allied and partner nations, in the vicinity of the Indian Ocean.
The Australian Department of Defense has taken delivery of the first Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel, NUSHIP Arafura, for further testing and evaluation ahead of delivery to the Royal Australian Navy.
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has concluded a contract with the Indonesian Maritime Security Agency (BAKAMLA) for the construction of an offshore patrol vessel (OPV).
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has held a renaming ceremony for two multi-purpose support ships (MPCSs/PPA) sold to the Indonesian Navy.
Schottel has been awarded a contract to supply two EcoPeller SRE 560 and one TransverseThruster STT 3 FP for a multi-purpose support ship (MPSS) for the Portuguese Navy.
The US Coast Guard (USCG) has accepted delivery of its 17th fully missionized HC-130J long-range surveillance aircraft, CGNR 2017.
Denmark is set to strengthen its military presence in the Arctic and North Atlantic with the addition of three new naval vessels as part of a newly agreed defense deal.
The Peruvian Navy has launched two new offshore patrol vessels (OPVs), BAP Río Huarmey and BAP Río Nepeña, at SIMA Peru’s Chimbote and Callao shipyard.
The Royal Netherlands Navy has received two of four new upgraded landing craft utilities (LCUs).
