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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...

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...

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

Brazilian Navy Commissions Second Scorpene Submarine in ProSub Program

January 13, 2024 @ 06:15 AM

The Brazilian Navy officially commissioned the Humaitá, the second submarine of the Scorpène class, as part of the ProSub program. The ceremony, attended by Brazilian Minister of Defence, José Mucio Monteiro, and French General Delegate for Armaments, Emmanuel Chiva, celebrated the completion of sea trials and the submarine's entry into service

Leonardo DRS Secures $3B Contracts for Columbia-Class Submarine Propulsion Systems

January 12, 2024 @ 08:47 AM

Leonardo DRS has secured contracts exceeding $3 billion for the supply of integrated electric propulsion system products for the U.S

Russia Set to Construct New Aircraft Carrier as Navy Expands Capabilities

January 10, 2024 @ 03:46 PM

Russia has announced plans to construct a new aircraft carrier, according to Navy Commander-in-Chief Admiral Nikolay Yevmenov. The revelation was made in an interview with the Krasnaya Zvezda daily, where Admiral Yevmenov emphasized the strategic importance of such a move in bolstering the country's maritime strength

BAE Systems Secures Contract to Upgrade Australian Navy Frigates' Mk 45 Systems

January 9, 2024 @ 08:24 AM

BAE Systems has been granted a contract by the Commonwealth of Australia to undertake a critical upgrade of the Mk 45 Mod 2 naval gun systems installed on Anzac class frigates. The upgrade, involving the implementation of a Common Control System (CCS), aims to address obsolescence issues and extend the operational life of the existing gun systems

Iranian Navy Receives Stealth vessel, Missile Boats

January 7, 2024 @ 09:51 AM

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy received a radar-evading warship, speedboats and corvettes equipped with a range of missiles in a ceremony at Irans southern port city of Bandar Abbas on Saturday. The IRGC Navy took delivery of an advanced warship, named after Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, an Iraqi commander of the Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) who was martyred alongside Irans Lt

Indian Navy Deploys Warship, Commandos Responding to Cargo Vessel Hijacked off Somalia

January 5, 2024 @ 02:35 PM

In response to a hijacking attempt in the Arabian Sea, the Indian Navy swiftly deployed a warship and commandos to intercept the Liberian-flagged bulk carrier, MV Lila Norfolk. The vessel transmitted distress signals on the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) portal, indicating the presence of approximately five to six unknown armed personnel

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