Europe
Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) Unveils Next-gen MEKO A-300 Frigate
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Middle East
ThyssenKrupp Delivers First MEKO A-200 Frigate To Egyptian Navy
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Europe
Spanish Navy’s F-110 class frigate project hits a new milestone
Spanish shipbuilder Navantia has concluded the critical design review of the F-110 frigate program, which means the culmination of the ship’s design and its readiness for full-fledged production. The CDR process began last December and […]
Europe
Brazil’s Tamandare-class frigate project marks important milestone
The Brazilian Navy, EMGEPRON, and Águas Azuis have presented a verification model of the future Tamandare-class frigate, marking an important milestone in the Brazilian Navy’s new frigate program. Aquas Azuis is a special purpose company formed by […]
East Asia and Pacific Region
Japan’s MHI Launches Yahagi Fifth FFM Mogami-Class Frigate For JMSDF
Japanese shipbuilder Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) in Nagasaki launched today “Yahagi”, the fifth Mogami-class vessel. Also known as FFM, it is a next-generation frigate for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). The first ship-in-class, Mogami, was […]
Naval Platforms
Pakistan Navy’s Second Type 054 Frigate Enters Service
The Pakistan Navy has commissioned PNS Taimur, the second of four Type 054 A/P frigates built in China. As revealed, the commissioning ceremony took place today (23 June) in China. Chinese shipbuilding company Hudong Zhonghua Shipyard […]
Americas
Fincantieri to Build the 3rd Constellation-class Frigate for US Navy
The US Navy announced it has exercised the option to have Fincantieri U.S. subsidiary, Marinette Marine (FMM), build the third Constellation-class guided-missile frigate, USS Chesapeake (FFG-64). The option value stands at approximately 536 million dollars. […]
Europe
Russian Buyan-M Corvette Sustained Significant Damage By Ukrainian Drone Strikes
Photos of the damaged Russian missile vessel Veliky Ustyug corvette popped up on the Internet. Veliky Ustyug is Buyan class Corvette armed with anti-air and anti-ship weapons systems, but failed to detect Ukrainian drone. Transportation […]
East Asia and Pacific Region
HMAS Toowoomba returns to service after AMCAP upgrade
The Royal Australian Navy’s Anzac-class frigate HMAS Toowoomba returned to the water at Henderson, Western Australia, after an 18-month maintenance period. HMAS Toowoomba, nicknamed the Purple Pony, is the fifth of the navy’s eight Anzac-class frigates […]
Europe
Turkey to Build Three Istanbul-Class Frigates Simultaneously
Turkey prepares to build three ISTIF class (I-class) frigates simultaneously in a rare move. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has detailed the plan for such decision. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony of Turkeys first national […]