2019
Newport News Shipbuilding to Host Ford-class carrier John F. Kennedy christening
The USS John F. Kennedy, CVN 79, the second of the new Ford-class aircraft carriers, will be christened Dec. 7 by Caroline Kennedy in Newport News,...
LCS Mission Module Program Office Completes At-Sea Demonstration of GARC/TALONS System
The US Navy completed a demonstration of the Greenough Advanced Rescue Craft (GARC) and Towed Airborne Lift of Naval Systems (TALONS), the service ...
China Modernized Type 051B Destroyer Equipped With New Vertical Launch System
After returning from a major refit, the Chinese Navy showcased its modernized Type 051B destroyer “Shenzhen,” equipped with a new 32-unit missile v...
First British Royal Navy personnel joins HMS TAMAR
HMS Tamar welcomes first crew ahead of 2020 delivery zoom. Four Royal Navy personnel joined teams from BAE, DE&S and MCTA for contractor sea tr...
Shipbuilders to float out 2nd Project 636.3 sub for Russia’s Pacific Fleet
The Admiralty Shipyard in St. Petersburg in Russia’s northwest will float out the Project 636.3 second diesel-electric submarine Volkhov for the Pa...
South African navy hosts Russia, China for maritime exercise
The South African navy is hosting the Multinational Maritime Exercise with Russia and China in Cape Town. It is the first trilateral exercise betwe...
Mitcham wins contract to install MA-X technology on AUVs
Klein Marine Systems, a unit belonging to Mitcham Industries, will install its MA-X technology on a next-generation system for evaluation by the US...
Iranian Navy to equip Dena destroyer with VLS system
Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi said that home-made Dena destroyer is being equipped with Vertical Launching System (VLS), add...
Coast Guards of German Federal Police take delivery of its third Potsdam-class Offshore Patrol Vessel BP 83
According to a press release published on November 20, 2019, on the website of the Company Fassmer shipyard, the coastguard unit of the German Fede...
USA: NSWC PCD developing MVSOT, a non-lethal way to stop vessels
Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) is developing another way to protect naval assets and Sailors at the pointy end of the...
Russia’s Knyaz Vladimir submarine completes state trials
The advanced Project 955A nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine Knyaz Vladimir (NATO reporting name: Dolgorukiy-class) has completed the cycl...
IRVING Halifax Shipyard has started sea trials of future HMCS Harry DeWolf Arctic Patrol Ship
According to a press release published on November 22, 2019 on the IRVING Halifax Shipyard, the Company has commenced initial builder’s sea trials ...
Japan Navy plans to deploy two aircraft carriers based on Izumo-class ships on to counter China
Navy of Japan plans to deploy two aircraft carriers to counter the deployment of new Chinese aircraft carriers. The Japanese Navy will modernize tw...
Launch of the production of first Multi-Mission Surface Combatant MMSC for Saudi Arabia
A “Cut Steel” event marked the start of production for the first Multi-Mission Surface Combatant (MMSC) ship on Oct. 24 at Fincantieri Marinette Ma...
Damen Oskarshamnsvarvet will modernize KBV-181 Swedish Coast Guard patrol boat
Damen Oskarshamnsvarvet has signed an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract with Kustbevakningen, the Swedish Coastguard (KBV), ...
India will acquire 13 MK 45 5 inch 62 caliber naval guns from United States
The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to India of up to thirteen (13) MK 45 5 inch/62 calib...
Naval Group will design weapon discharge system for Attack-class submarines of Australian Navy
On November 23, 2019, Minister for Defence of Australia has announced that Naval Group has signed a subcontract with Babcock International Group PL...
Riachuelo submarine of Brazilian Navy has successfully passed its first static immersion trials
Riachuelo Scorpene-class submarine of the Brazilian Navy has successfully passed its first static immersion trials. It is an essential step that en...
French shipbuilding company Naval Group launched new Research and Development center in Singapore
On the 21st of November, 2019, Naval Group launched the new center of excellence for Research and Development in Singapore. This initiative will cr...
Sea trials for BRP Jose Rizal-class frigate of the Philippine Navy
The first multi-mission capable frigate, the BRP Jose Rizal of the Philippine Navy, will undergo sea trials starting Saturday, November 23, 2019, i...