Vessels
UK, Australia agree to collaborate on new frigates
Australia and the UK have further strengthened their defence relationship by signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to cooperate on building and delivering the next generation of frigates.
Danish Navy reclassifies two Absalon-class support ships as frigates
The Royal Danish Navy (Søværnet) has reclassified its two Absalon-class support ships as frigates.
Finnish Navy’s next-gen corvettes to get MAN engines
Germany-based engine manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions will provide MAN 175D four-stroke engines for four corvettes under construction for the Finnish Navy.
UK’s aircraft carrier returns to homeport after strike group debut
The Royal Navy’s aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth (R08) has returned to Portsmouth following the debut of the new Carrier Strike Group which will represent Britain on the global stage for the next fifty years.
French Navy’s new FREMM frigate Alsace conducts 1st sea trials
Alsace, the first of two multi-mission air-defense frigates in the FREMM program for the French Navy, has carried out its first sea trials.
Full UK Carrier Strike Group assembles for 1st time
Several days ago, the Royal Navy’s new Carrier Strike Group assembled for the first time to carry out training in the North Sea.
Video: Russian frigate fires Tsirkon hypersonic missile at sea target for 1st time
Russia has successfully tested a Tsirkon hypersonic cruise missile — a move described by President Vladimir Putin as “a major event not only for the Armed Forces but also for the nation as a whole”.
Keel laid for German Navy’s 8th K130 corvette
The German Navy has celebrated the keel laying for the eighth new K130 Braunschweig corvette, Karlsruhe (F267).
Argentine Navy’s new OPV launched in France
French defense contractor Naval Group has launched A.R.A. Piedrabuena (P-52), the Argentine Navy’s second offshore patrol vessel (OPV).
Egyptian Navy’s final Type 209/1400 submarine named, launched in Germany
On September 29, 2020, the fourth Type 209/1400mod submarine for the Navy of Arab Republic of Egypt was named and launched at thyssenkrupp Marine Systems’shipyard in Kiel.
Naval forces gather for Dynamic Mariner-20
Seven NATO Allies are participating in this year’s edition of NATO exercise Dynamic Mariner (DYMR20) off the coast of France.
Fincantieri launches 1st new offshore patrol vessel for Qatar
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has launched Musherib, the first-in-class offshore patrol vessel (OPV) ordered by the Qatari Ministry of Defence.
Expressions of interest sought for Royal Navy’s former minehunter HMS Atherstone
The UK’s Defence Equipment Sales Authority (DESA) announced the potential sale of the Royal Navy’s former Hunt-class mine countermeasures vessel HMS Atherstone (M38) in June this year.
GE wins electric propulsion systems contract for Dutch combat support ship
GE’s Power Conversion business has signed a contract with Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding (DSNS) to deliver an energy management and electric propulsion package intended for the Royal Netherlands Navy’s new combat support ship (CSS), HNLMS Den Helder (A834).