Naval News Navy 2024
Indian Navy to purchase Shakti EW systems from Bharat Electronics
According to information published by the Indian government on February 13, 2024, the Ministry of Defence confirmed a contract with Bharat Electron...
French Camcopter S-100 UAVs finally ready for operational use after more than 10 years of testing
According to information published by Jean-Marc Tanguy on February 8, 2024, the French Navy's Unit 36F, based in Hyeres, has recently incorporated ...
Royal New Zealand Navy successfully tests USV Bellona in Auckland
According to information published by the New Zealand MoD on February 13, 2024, Auckland Harbour has been selected as the site for a two-week ...
US Navy Independence class LCS USS Kingsville completes acceptance trials
According to a PR published by Austal USA on February 8, 2024, the future USS Kingsville (LCS 36) successfully completed its acceptance trials...
Kongsberg wins contract to deliver Unmanned Underwater Vehicles to US Navy
According to a PR published by Kongsberg Discovery on Febrary 9, 2024, the entity has secured a significant 24-month contract with the Defense Inno...
Pakistan holds keel laying ceremony for 2nd Hangor class submarine
According to information published by the Pakistan MoD on February 14, 2024, the keel-laying ceremony for the second Hangor class submarine to...
Sikorsky finalizes tests on MH-60R Helicopters for Hellenic Navy
According to a PR published by Lockheed Martin on February 7, 2024, Sikorsky announced the completion of crucial testing for three MH-60R SEAHAWK® ...
US Navy San Antonio-class Richard M. McCool Jr. completes sea trials
On February 1, 2024, Huntington Ingalls (HII), the largest military shipbuilding company in the United States, announced the completion of the sea ...
Ukraine strikes Russian landing ship Cesar Kunikov challenging claims of Russian control over Black Sea
According to information published by Golosameriki on February 14, 2024, the Ukrainian armed forces employed the MAGURA V5 drone to target the Russ...
German Navy sends Sachsen class frigate Hessen to Red Sea
According to information published by the Bundeswehr on February 8, 2024, the frigate Sachsen class frigate Hessen embarked on its journey tow...
Kongsberg to supply new Autonomous Underwater Vehicles to Italy Navy
According to information published by the European Union, the Tenders Electronic Daily published a contract award notice, dated February 5, 2024.
Norway intelligence warns of risk of Russian sabotage of underwater installations
The Norwegian military intelligence document highlights a significantly heightened threat environment for Norway. This was stated by the Head ...
Naval Group finalizes upgrade of La Fayette class frigate Aconit
According to a PR published by Naval Group on February 12, 2024, the company finalized the modernization of the Aconit, the last of three La F...
USS John L. Canley (ESB 6) arrives in San Diego before joining active fleet
According to information released by the US Department of Defense on February 9, 2024, the Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB) USS John L. Canley (ESB 6) ...
Malaysia strengthens Eastern Sabah's security zone with four G2000 Mk II Fast Interceptor Craft
On February 2, 2024, the Malaysian Ministry of Defense announced the reception of at least four G2000 Mk II Fast Interceptor Craft (FIC) vessels by...
Babcock awarded contract for Royal Navy’s Ships Protective Systems support
According to a PR published by Babcock on February 6, 2024, the firm has received a five-year contract from the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) t...
WDS 2024: AW159 Wildcat naval helicopter by Leonardo
The AW159 Wildcat, presented at WDS 2024 by Leonardo, serves as a multi-role helicopter with a focus on naval applications. It evolves from th...
WDS 2024: Leonardo unveils model of Landing Helicopter Dock with integrated combat system
At the World Defence Show (WDS) 2024, Leonardo introduced a model of a new Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) that incorporates an integrated comb...
WDS 2024: CSSC from China displays Type 075 landing helicopter dock
During the World Defense Show (WDS) 2024, the China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), a state-owned entity, showcased the Type 075 landing hel...
WDS 2024: China's CSSC displays Type 071 amphibious transport dock LPD
At the World Defense Show (WDS) 2024, the China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) displayed a model of the Type 071 amphibious transport ...