Navy News
Effebi shipyard launches Tenente Petrucci patrol vessel for Italian finance police
According to a press release published on January 27, 2021, the launching ceremony for the 44-meter fast patrol vessel named “Tenente Petrucci...
General Dynamics Mission Systems receives contract modification for Columbia Dreadnought-Class ballistic missile submarine fire control systems
The U.S. Navy recently awarded a contract modification to General Dynamics Mission Systems that includes a broad scope of work for the Columbia and...
Russian Zaliv shipyard launches Project 22160 corvette Sergey Kotov
The Kerch-based Zaliv shipyard has launched the fourth Project 22160 (Karakurt-class) corvette on January 29, according to the Russian Ministry of ...
PLA Chinese Navy launches 3rd Type 075 amphibious assault ship
China launched on Friday, January 29, 2021 its third Type 075 amphibious assault ship, a kind of vessel often referred to as helicopter carrier wit...
Rheinmetall and MBDA win contract for high-energy laser system
Germany’s Federal Office for Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) has awarded a consortium, or ARGE, consi...
Ultra Sonar Systems supports Kraken Robotic Systems with Integrated Logistic Support Services for delivery of Katfish to Danish Navy
Ultra Sonar Systems (Ultra) has joined forces with Kraken Robotic Systems (Kraken) to support the supply of their SeaScout system to the Royal Dani...
France to propose Belh@rra Intermediate Size Frigate to Hellenic Navy
According to information published by the French Website Zone Militaire Opex360 on January 25, 2021, the French defense industry could propose a mo...
US Marine Corps selects Metal Shark to develop Long Range Unmanned Surface Vessel LRUSV
According to a press release published on January 25, 2021, Louisiana-based shipbuilder Metal Shark has been selected to develop and implement the ...
Turkish navy has successfully test-launched new AKYA torpedo from TCG Gür S-357 submarine
According to a Tweet published on January 25, 2021, the Turkish navy has successfully test-launched the new local-made AKYA torpedo from the TCG Gü...
Alabama Shipyard contract for regular overhaul and dry docking of US Navy USNS Lewis and Clark T-AKE 1
According to a contract published by the U.S. Department of Defense on January 25, 201, Alabama Shipyard LLC, Mobile, Alabama, is awarded a $19,679...
Norway Coast Guard new Jan Mayen-class vessels to be equipped with iXblue navigation technology
Vard Group A/S has selected iXblue technology to provide navigation capabilities to the Norwegian Coast Guard’s new P6615 Jan Mayen class vessels. ...
Australia to invest $1 billion for the development of new naval advanced guided weapons
According to information published by the Australian Ministry of Defense on January 25, 2021, the Australian Government will invest $1 billion to c...
British Navy HMS Protector Ice Patrol Ship back at sea after ten-month revamp
According to information published by the British Navy, the British Navy HMS Protector is back at sea after a £14m ten-month revamp to enhance her ...
Philippine Navy to start upgrade of its three Del Pilar-class frigates
According to information published by the Asia Pacific Defense Journal on January 22, 2021, the Philippine Navy expects to start the upgrade of its...
Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group enters South China Sea
The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group (TRCSG) entered the South China Sea January 23 to conduct routine operations. The TRCSG is on a schedul...
Warrior Streit Group
The Warrior 4x4 armored personnel carrier is the latest generation of APC vehicles manufactured by Streit, the vehicle can transport up to 12+2 pas...
Saab signs two contracts for next generation of surface ships and corvettes for Swedish Navy
According to a press release published on January 25, 2021, Saab and the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, (FMV), have signed two agreements...
US Navy conducts interoperability mission with NATO in Black Sea
The U.S. Navy and NATO Air Command conducted 2021's first joint maritime and air training mission in the Black Sea on January 23. The Arleigh Burke...
Turkey holds official welding ceremony of third MILGEM corvette for Pakistani Navy
On January 23, 2021, Turkey has held the official welding ceremony of the third MILGEM class corvette for the Pakistani Navy at Istanbul Naval Ship...
Vard Marine from Canada to develop design of new multipurpose transport vessel for Chilean Navy
According to information published by the InfoDefensa website on January 19, 2021, the Chilean Navy has selected the Canadian company Vard Marine t...