South Korean shipbuilding heavyweight Hanwha Ocean has concluded a contract with the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) to construct the first two ships of the Ulsan-class Batch-IV frigates for the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN). […]
According to information published by Mer et Marine on November 15, 2024, the French Navy is considering the acquisition of Swedish CB90 assault boats. This option is under review as a potential replacement for the […]
INS Tushil will join ‘Sword Arm’ of Indian Navy, the Western Fleet, under Western Naval Command.Moscow. INS Tushil is part of a $2.5 billion deal with Russia for four more Krivak/Talwar class stealth frigates for […]
Dutch shipbuilding major Damen has delivered the second in a series of two offshore patrol vessels (OPV) 2600 to the Pakistan Navy. This follows the delivery of the PNS Hunain in the summer of 2024. […]
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has delivered the amphibious vessel Al Fulk to the Ministry of Defense of Qatar. The delivery ceremony took place on November 29 at the Muggiano shipyard (La Spezia), and marks the completion of […]
French shipbuilder Naval Group has unveiled that the French Navy’s first defense and intervention frigate (FDI), Amiral Ronarc’h, has started sea trials. Intended to be operated by the French Navy, FDI Amiral Ronarc’h has begun its first sea […]
HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division has launched the first LPD Flight II, San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship Harrisburg (LPD 30), marking one of the first major milestones in the ship’s journey towards operational readiness. The Ingalls team translated Harrisburg from land to […]
The move came after the Australian government had shortlisted Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) of Japan and Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) of Germany over Spanish and South Korean contenders to build Australia’s future frigates. TKMS has […]
The Israeli government has agreed with local shipbuilder Israel Shipyards to procure five Reshef-class corvettes. The Director General of the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD), Eyal Zamir, approved the procurement agreement on December 13, 2024, […]
The event, held just a week after the signing of the new contract between Navantia and the Saudi Ministry of Defence in Riyadh, was attended by Navantia President Ricardo Domínguez and the rear admiral of […]
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