Vessels
Navantia’s submarine S-81 “Isaac Peral” hits the water again
Navantia’s submarine S81 “Isaac Peral” has returned to the water after the completion of planned work during its first scheduled grounding. As disclosed, the attack periscope and the combat system consoles were installed in the command room during the grounding, This week the company will proceed wi
Saab secures further order for Swedish Navy’s A26 submarine
Aerospace and defence company Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV) to continue the development and production, as well as expand the capabilities, of the two A26 Blekinge class submarines.
Construction starts on Indonesian Navy’s two new OPVs
Indonesian shipbuilder DRU Shipyards (PT Daya Radar Utama DRU) has started with the construction of the two new offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) for the Indonesian Navy.
Keels laid for Russia’s six naval vessels
The Russian Navy has held keel-laying ceremonies for four submarines and two corvettes on 23 August 2021.
Ukraine plans to build new naval fleet by 2035
The Ukrainian government has revealed its three-stage plans to build a new naval fleet by 2035.
Pakistan Navy’s lead Milgem-class corvette launched in Turkey
Pakistan Navy’s first Milgem-class corvette ship has been launched at Istanbul Naval Shipyard (INSY).
Babcock inks contract to support Irish Navy’s Samuel Beckett-class OPV
British aerospace, defence and security company Babcock International has won a contract to deliver the installation of a variable speed drive system for the central cooling system onboard the Irish Navy’s P60 Samuel Beckett-class offshore patrol vessels (OPVs).
Meyer Turku to build multipurpose duo for Finnish Border Guard
Finnish shipbuilding company Meyer Turku Oy has signed a letter of intent for the construction of two new multipurpose ships for the Finnish Border Guard. Under the Finnish Border Guard’s Vessel Ship 2025 project, the two new vessels will replace three decommissioned patrol vessels. During the sprin
Norwegian Navy’s Jan Mayen-class coast guard ship launched
The Royal Norwegian Navy has reached a new milestone with the launching of the first out of three new Jan Mayen-class coastguard vessels.
Royal Navy trials new robot survey boat
The new robot boat Otter Pro, which can be used to quickly survey uncharted waters and gather data, has begun trials with the Royal Navy.
Poles shortlist three candidates for new frigates
Poland’s Ministry of Defense has shortlisted three candidates to build the new Swordfish frigates for the Polish Navy as part of the Miecznik program.
Two decommissioned UK minehunters to be transferred to Ukraine
The Royal Navy has decommissioned minehunters HMS Blyth and HMS Ramsey at a ceremony held in Rosyth, Scotland, after 41 years of collective service. The ships are being replaced by the expanding Project Wilton drive to introduce autonomous/uncrewed boats and systems into minehunting, which is an ini
Royal Navy River-class OPV duo ready for Indo-Pacific deployment
Royal Navy offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) HMS Tamar and HMS Spey are preparing for deployment in the Indo-Pacific region. According to the Royal Navy, the vessels will remain in the Indo-Pacific for the next few years as part of the navy’s forward presence programme. HMS Tamar and HMS Spey are set t
Rostec delivers diesel-gas turbine units for Russian frigates
The United Engine Corporation (UEC), part of Russian state corporation Rostec, has delivered locally-made M55R seaborne diesel/gas turbine power units to the Severnaya Verf Shipyard for Project 22350 frigates. The M55R power units are set to replace imported engines on the Russian frigates, Rostec s