General Dynamics Wins $29.8 Million Advanced Submarine Technologies Contract
General Dynamics has won a $29.8 million contract modification from the U
General Dynamics Win $226.7 Million Worth Contracts For Submarine Modernization Program
General Dynamics has won two contracts valued at approximately $226.7 million by the US Navy for continuing efforts to modernize and repair the training and support equipment for the US and UK ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) and SSGN fleets
Russian Navy Receive New Attack Submarine
Russia's first Yasen-class attack submarine, the Severodvinsk, was handed over to the Navy yesterday. The submarine, designated as Graney-class by NATO, had been under construction at the Sevmash shipyard in northern Russia since 1993
Two Borey-Class Submarines Enters Service
The two newest Borey-class ballistic missile submarines arrived on Monday to begin active service with the Russia's Northern Fleet, according to RIA Novosti. The Borey-class submarine, Yury Dolgoruky, was commissioned in January while the second of the type, the Alexander Nevsky, entered service on December 23
Russian Navy To Commission New Attack Submarine On 30th December
The Russian Navy will receive its first Yasen-class attack submarine, the Severodvinsk, on December 30, according to RIA Novosti. The submarine, designated as Graney-class by NATO, has been under construction at the Sevmash shipyard in northern Russia since 1993
Electric Boat Win $121 Million Virginia-Class Submarine Lead Items Contract
Electric Boat has won a $121 million contract for additional long lead time material associated with the second fiscal 2014 Virginia-class submarine (SSN 793) and the two fiscal 2015 Virginia-class submarines. This contract modification provides additional long lead time material for steam and electric plant components, the main propulsion unit efforts and ship service turbine generator efforts, steel and miscellaneous hull, mechanical and electrical system components
Second Borey-Class Submarine Enters Service
The second Russian Borey-class nuclear missile submarine, Alexander Nevsky has entered into service with the Russian Navy today, according to RIA Novosti. The Russian Defense Ministry said last month the boat's acceptance would be delayed until next year following a mishap during a test-firing of a Bulava nuclear ballistic missile in September
Italian Navy Receive Second FREMM Vessel
The Italian Navy has received the second Frégate Européen multi-mission (FREMM) vessel, Virginio Fasan, during a ceremony held at Fincantieri shipyard, Italy. The delivery of the anti-submarine warfare (ASW) configured Virginio Fasan vessel is part of a contract awarded to Orizzonte Sistemi Navali to build ten vessels for the Italian Navy to replace the ageing Fincantieri-built Lupo and Maestrale-class ships by 2021
New Borey-Class Submarine To Enter Service With Russian Navy
The second new Borey class ballistic missile submarine will enter Russian Navy service on Saturday, according to RIA Novosti. “The commissioning of the ship into the fleet, as well as a flag-raising ceremony on the ballistic missile submarine Alexander Nevsky, is planned for December 21,” a Russian official was quoted as saying by RIA Novosti
First Russian Varshavyanka-Class Stealth Submarine Launched
The Russian Navy's first of six Varshavyanka-class diesel-electric submarines, Novorossiisk, has been floated out by a St. Petersburg-based shipyard
Singapore To Buy Two German Submarines
Singapore is acquiring two new submarines from German defence contractor ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems with delivery to take place in 2020, Defense ministry said in a statement. It said the deal included a logistics package and a crew training arrangement in Germany, but the cost is not declared yet
US Navy Install Next Generation Tactical Afloat Network Aboard USS McCampbell
The US Navy has completed installation of consolidated afloat network and enterprise services (CANES), the first operational next generation tactical afloat network, onboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile vessel USS McCampbell. Prior to installation of the Northrop Grumman-developed CANES, USS McCampbell has undergone sea trials to demonstrate how the network would perform in an operational environment while meeting mission needs
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