Raksha Mantri launches two indigenous frontline warships in Mumbai
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh launched two frontline warships of the Indian Navy – ‘Surat’ and ‘Udaygiri’ – at Mazagon Docks Limited (MDL), Mumbai on May 17, 2022.
LCS Successfully Completes First Land Attack Missile Exercise
The U.S. Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) class successfully launched sea-based missiles at a land-based target for the first time during a proof of concept exercise, May 12.
Dry Dock works start on the LPD for Qatar in Palermo
The keel laying of the amphibious vessel (LPD – Landing Platform Dock) ordered to Fincantieri by the Qatari Ministry of Defence within the national naval acquisition program, took place at the Palermo shipyard.
USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. Commissions
The Navy commissioned its newest Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen, Jr. (DDG 121), May 14 in Charleston, South Carolina.
Littoral Combat Ship 29 (USS Beloit) Christened And Launched
The Lockheed Martin-led shipbuilding team launched Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) 29, the future USS Beloit.
More than £2 billion to boost UK submarine programme
Defence contracts of over £2 billion have been awarded to begin the third major phase of the Dreadnought submarine nuclear deterrent programme.
HMS Gävle with a new edge
HMS Gävle was handed over to the Swedish Navy’s 4th Flotilla on Wednesday after a Mid-Life Upgrade. The upgrade includes several new systems that all-in-all strengthens the navy’s capability in combat under water, among other areas.
Defense test launches SM-2 missile
Last night, the first SM-2 missile was fired from a Danish warship. The Danish Defence and the Ministry of Defence’s Materiel and Procurement Agency are integrating the SM-2 missiles for use in the Danish frigates of the Iver Huitfeldt class.
LCS begins first deployment in Sixth Fleet
In a historic moment for the region, a Freedom-variant littoral combat ship, USS Sioux City (LCS 11), deployed to U.S. Sixth Fleet’s area of operations, supporting U.S. and NATO Ally and Partner interests in Europe and Africa.
U.S. Navy exercises contract option to purchase 16th EFT from Austal
Austal Limited is pleased to announce that the United States Navy has exercised a US$230,545,382 fixed–priced incentive (firm target) contract option for the detail design and construction of Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) 16 by Austal USA.