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Taiwan Initiates Construction of Anti-Submarine Warfare Frigate

January 24, 2024 @ 10:50 AM

Taiwan's private shipbuilder, Jong Shyn Shipbuilding, has initiated the construction of an anti-submarine warfare frigate as part of the country's efforts to enhance maritime defense capabilities in the Taiwan Strait. As part of its naval modernization plan, Taiwan aims to replace decommissioned Knox-class frigates with a dozen light frigates, half designated...

Baltic Workboats Secures Contract for Estonia's First Eco-Friendly Multipurpose Vessel

January 24, 2024 @ 07:21 AM

Baltic Workboats has recently signed a contract with the Estonian State Fleet for the design and construction of a new multipurpose vessel. The vessel, set to be completed in 2026, will be powered by biomethane and electricity to ensure ecological sustainability

Chinese PLA Navy's Eighth Type 055 Large Destroyer Completes Multi-Mission Examination

January 23, 2024 @ 11:59 AM

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's eighth Type 055 large destroyer, the Xianyang, has undergone a comprehensive multi-mission examination, signaling its “readiness for combat.” The vessel's capabilities were put to the test in sea attack, anti-submarine, and air defense missions during a full-course training examination organized by a PLA Navy-affiliated...

Australia, Japan Sign Research Agreement for Undersea Warfare

January 23, 2024 @ 08:40 AM

Australia and Japan have officially entered into an agreement aimed at advancing strategic capabilities in robotic and autonomous systems for undersea warfare. The collaborative research project, initiated by the Defence Science and Technology Group of Australia and Japan's Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics Agency, marks the first undertaking under the bilateral research,...

PT PAL Indonesia Holds Keel-Laying, Steel Cutting Ceremonies for Modified Filipino Landing...

January 23, 2024 @ 06:50 AM

PT PAL, the Indonesian state-owned shipbuilder, carried out the keel-laying ceremony for the third landing platform dock (LPD)-like strategic sealift vessel (SSV) designated for the Philippine Navy. The event occurred

Turkey Commissions Second Largest Vessel, Unmanned Surface Vessel

January 22, 2024 @ 09:47 AM

At a commissioning ceremony held at Sefine Shipyard in Yalova on Friday, the Turkish Navy officially welcomed crewed supply ships, a frigate, and an unmanned surface vessel into service

Estonia Launches Semi-Autonomous Vessel Project for European Navies

January 22, 2024 @ 09:24 AM

The Estonian government, in collaboration with local shipbuilder Baltic Workboats, has initiated a four-year project to develop a semi-autonomous vessel prototype for European naval forces.

UK to Enhance Sea Viper Air Defence System in £405M Upgrade

January 22, 2024 @ 06:48 AM

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced an upgrade to the Sea Viper Air Defence system, a crucial component in safeguarding sailors, surface fleets, and air threats. Valued at £405 million, the upgrade includes new missiles equipped with advanced warheads and software updates, enhancing the system's capability to counter ballistic missile threats

Birdon's H260 Heavy Landing Craft Selected for U.S. Marine Corps Evaluation

January 19, 2024 @ 09:29 AM

Australian maritime engineering firm Birdon has been selected by the U.S

GE Vernova to Power New UK FSS Ships with Hybrid-Electric Propulsion

January 17, 2024 @ 07:41 AM

GE Vernova's Power Conversion business in the UK has secured a contract with Team Resolute to provide advanced hybrid-electric propulsion technology for the UK Ministry of Defence's (MOD) Royal Fleet Auxiliary Fleet Solid Support (FSS) ships. Team Resolute, a consortium comprising Navantia, Harland & Wolff, and BMT, will deliver three 216-meter-long FSS ships designed to minimize carbon emissions

Greece Negotiating with U.S. for Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ships

January 16, 2024 @ 01:54 PM

Greece is in discussions with the United States regarding the acquisition of four Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) for the Hellenic Navy. In December 2021, Lockheed and the U

MBDA's Sea Ceptor for Poland's Miecznik Frigates

January 13, 2024 @ 08:05 AM

Poland has awarded a contract to MBDA for the installation of the Sea Ceptor naval air defense system on the country's three new Miecznik-class frigates. The Sea Ceptor system is known for safeguarding naval vessels against contemporary air and surface threats, including supersonic anti-ship missiles and unmanned surface vessels

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