Australian Defence Force unveils new maritime science research vessel
The Australian DoD has launched a new defence science research vessel to support the country’s maritime research capabilities.
Vessels
Philippines Navy to receive three FAIC-M boats next year
Israel Shipyards is set to supply three fast-attack interdictor craft missile (FAIC-M) boats to the...
Nato begins air and missile defence exercise Formidable Shield
The US and nine partner nations are taking part in Nato air and missile defence exercise Formidable Shield.
Royal Navy’s first City-class Type 26 frigate HMS Glasgow takes shape
Work has started to turn the Royal Navy’s first City-class Type 26 frigate HMS Glasgow into a living ship.
France, US, Australia and Japanese forces start Jeanne D’Arc 21 exercise
The armed forces of Japan, France, the US and Australia have started multilateral exercise Jeanne D’Arc (ARC) 21.
ECA Group and TMT join forces to bid for Australian Navy programme
French company ECA Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Australia’s Total Marine Technology (TMT) to jointly bid for a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) programme. The two companies…
US Navy’s FFG-62 frigates to receive Rolls-Royce mtu generators
Rolls-Royce has been contracted to supply the first shipset of four mtu naval generator sets for the US Navy’s Constellation (FFG-62) class frigate programme. The FFG-62 project was earlier known…
UK launches competition to improve naval early warning capabilities
The UK has launched a new competition seeking new proposals to enhance early warning capabilities of the naval forces. The ‘Look out! Maritime Early Warning Innovations’ competition was launched by…
Naval Group launches third Argentinian offshore patrol vessel
The company is building four OPVs ordered by Argentina as part of a contract signed in 2018. This contract includes the refurbishment of Naval Group-built OPV L’Adroit and three new-build…
US Navy commissions expeditionary sea base vessel Miguel Keith
The 785ft-long vessel has been named after US Marine Corps Vietnam veteran Lance Corporal Miguel Keith, who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his service in Vietnam War.…
Leidos acquires ship design firm Gibbs & Cox for $380m
The acquisition was originally announced in February. Based in the US, Gibbs & Cox is an independent ship design firm engaged in naval architecture and marine engineering. Gibbs & Cox…
