Navy Clippings (2024)

31/03/2022

The acceptance of Defence's first evolved Cape-class patrol boat will strengthen Australia’s naval capability while providing greater reliability and effectiveness to the RAN’s patrol force to keep our borders safe.

The acceptance of Defence's first evolved Cape-class patrol boat will strengthen Australia’s naval capability while providing greater reliability an

31/03/2022

The U.S. Navy’s Large Surface Combatant (LSC) force consists of three destroyers: DDG 51 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers that are still in production with Flight III version upgrades just starting, stealthy DDG 1000 Zumwalt destroyers in which production stopped at three ships, and the upcoming next-generation destroyer program called DDG(X)

The U.S. Navy’s Large Surface Combatant (LSC) force consists of three destroyers: DDG 51 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers that are still in production with Flig

31/03/2022

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has signed a contract to construct two multi-purpose vessels (MPV) for the Indian Navy.

Signed with the Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD), the overall cost of the contract is estimated to be $116.31m (Rs8.87bn).

According to the contract, the company is required to begin delivery of the multi-purpose vessels from May 2025.

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has signed a contract to construct two multi-purpose vessels (MPV) for the Indian Navy. Signed with the Indian Minist

31/03/2022

The air squadron will detect, deter, and destroy threats in the Indian Ocean region.

The Indian Navy has commissioned INAS 316, the second long-range maritime reconnaissance (LRMR) air squadron.

The commissioning took place in the presence of chief of naval staff (CNS) admiral R Hari Kumar at INS Hansa in Goa.

The air squadron will detect, deter, and destroy threats in the Indian Ocean region. The Indian Navy has commissioned INAS 316, the second long-ran

31/03/2022

The potential foreign military sale is estimated to be $368.53m.

The US Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has notified Congress of a potential foreign military sale (FMS) of the Tomahawk Weapon System (TWS) follow-on support to the UK.

The US State Department has also approved the proposed sale, which is estimated to be $368.53m.

The potential foreign military sale is estimated to be $368.53m. The US Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has notified Congress of a poten

31/03/2022

HMS Richmond has carried out patrols and escorted British supply ships alongside allies in the Baltic Sea.

The Type 23 frigate has spent the past few weeks in the region working with navies and personnel from NATO as well as those from the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF).

HMS Richmond has carried out patrols and escorted British supply ships alongside allies in the Baltic Sea. The Type 23 frigate has spent the past few weeks i

31/03/2022

Against the backdrop of snow-covered mountains of a Norwegian fjord an elite team of commandos launch a raid in a small boat from a Royal Navy submarine.

UK forces used the largest winter exercise hosted in Norway in 30 years to demonstrate the unique combined capabilities of the Royal Marines and Submarine Service.In

Against the backdrop of snow-covered mountains of a Norwegian fjord an elite team of commandos launch a raid in a small boat from a Royal Navy submarine. UK

31/03/2022

The Royal Navy has decommissioned patrol boats HMS Sabre and HMS Scimitar in a ceremony at Portsmouth Naval Base today.

The pair have spent nearly 30 years in service, serving in Northern Ireland in their early career and as guard ships with the Gibraltar Squadron from 2003 to late 2020.

They

The Royal Navy has decommissioned patrol boats HMS Sabre and HMS Scimitar in a ceremony at Portsmouth Naval Base today. The pair have spent nearly 30 years i

31/03/2022

Ukraine said on Thursday it had destroyed a large Russian landing support ship, the Orsk, at the Russian-occupied port of Berdiansk on the Sea of Azov.

Video footage, which Reuters was able to confirm was filmed from inside Berdiansk, showed a column of smoke rising from a blaze at a dock, and the flash of an explosion.

Ukraine said on Thursday it had destroyed a large Russian landing support ship, the Orsk, at the Russian-occupied port of Berdiansk on the Sea of Azov. Video

31/03/2022

A military diving team deactivated a stray naval mine off Turkey's northwest coast on Monday, Turkey's defense ministry said, the second such device to be defused in the area in days amid the war in Ukraine.

NATO member Turkey borders the Black Sea, as does Russia and Ukraine, which Moscow invaded on February 24.

A military diving team deactivated a stray naval mine off Turkey's northwest coast on Monday, Turkey's defense ministry said, the second such device to be defus

31/03/2022

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Sunday reported a recent incident of "close distance maneuvering" by a Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessel in the disputed South China Sea that "constrained" the movement of a Philippine ship sailing nearby.

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Sunday reported a recent incident of "close distance maneuvering" by a Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessel in the disputed Sout

31/03/2022

Babcock International Group achieved Ready for Sea Date for the Type 23 frigate HMS Somerset at Babcock’s Devonport facility.

HMS Somerset started her extensive overhaul at Babcock’s Devonport facility in November 2018.

Babcock International Group achieved Ready for Sea Date for the Type 23 frigate HMS Somerset at Babcock’s Devonport facility. HMS Somerset started her exte

31/03/2022

The Russian Armed Forces have launched a precision-guided missile strike on Ukrainian military infrastructure.

The crew of a small missile ship of the Black Sea Fleet has launched four Kalibr cruise missiles at military facilities of the Ukrainian Armed Forces from the Black Sea.

The Russian Armed Forces have launched a precision-guided missile strike on Ukrainian military infrastructure. The crew of a small missile ship of the Black

31/03/2022

Crews of missile boats R-298 and R-29 of the water area protection unit of the Primorsky Flotilla of the Pacific Fleet hit a sea target simulating an enemy ship with Moskit missiles in the waters of Peter the Great Bay.

A missile boat strike group consisting of four boats went to sea to perform combat training exercises to launch a joint missile strike on a target.

Crews of missile boats R-298 and R-29 of the water area protection unit of the Primorsky Flotilla of the Pacific Fleet hit a sea target simulating an enemy ship

31/03/2022

A detachment of 5 base minesweepers of the Pacific Fleet conducted a comprehensive exercise in Peter the Great Bay.

The crews of the base minesweepers performed elements of combat training as part of the ship's minesweeping group.

A detachment of 5 base minesweepers of the Pacific Fleet conducted a comprehensive exercise in Peter the Great Bay. The crews of the base minesweepers perfor

31/03/2022

The United States and its NATO allies are discussing sending anti-ship missiles to Ukraine, a senior US official said Thursday, after Russian vessels attacked Kyiv’s Black Sea ports.

“We have started consulting with allies on providing anti-ship missiles to Ukraine,” the official told reporters as a NATO summit got under way in Brussels.

The United States and its NATO allies are discussing sending anti-ship missiles to Ukraine, a senior US official said Thursday, after Russian ves

31/03/2022

Pakistan showcased its new anti-ship cruise missile Harbah for the first time at the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) in Qatar.

The missile was developed for the Pakistan Navy to create an indigenous anti-ship missile solution for its vessels. The country currently deploys the missile on several naval platforms.

Pakistan showcased its new anti-ship cruise missile Harbah for the first time at the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) in Q

31/03/2022

The US Navy is set to decommission five of its Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruisers following the passage of the government’s 2022 defense appropriations bill.

The bill would allow the navy to decommission five of seven vessels requested as part of the country’s budget request, possibly by September. However, the service has not specified which five cruisers it will retire.

The US Navy is set to decommission five of its Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruisers following the passage of the government’s 2022 defense appropriations

31/03/2022

From Monday 7 until March 19, in the waters off the island of Crete, the minesweeper Gaeta, Unit dependent on command of mine countermeasures forces (MARICODRAG), participated in ARIADNE 22, a multinational exercise organized by the Greek navy in the context of mine countermeasures.

From Monday 7 until March 19, in the waters off the island of Crete, the minesweeper Gaeta, Unit dependent on command of mine countermeasures forces&n

31/03/2022

Naval defense systems OTO 127/64 LightWeight (LW) Vulcano Leonardo's were selected by the Damen shipyard to equip the four F126 frigates, in addition to two optional ones, of the German Navy. The agreement includes support and maintenance services, simulators for crew training and on-board activities for integration and commissioning.The

Naval defense systems OTO 127/64 LightWeight (LW) Vulcano Leonardo's were selected by the Damen shipyard to equip the four F126 frigates, in addition

31/03/2022

In the afternoon of March 25, in the waters of the Gulf of Guinea, an anti-piracy exercise was held involving the motor ship Great Congo of the Grimaldi Group, the Italian Confederation of Shipowners (CONFITARMA), the operations center of the Navy at the command in chief of the naval team (CINCNAV), the IMRCC operations center of the general command of the CP Corps - Coast Guard (MARICOGECAP),

In the afternoon of March 25, in the waters of the Gulf of Guinea, an anti-piracy exercise was held involving the motor ship Great Congo of the Grimal

31/03/2022

From 14 to 25 March, the Spanish coasts were the scene of an intense amphibious training conducted as part of the Spanish exercise GRUFLEX-22 which, in the context of the consolidated cooperation Spanish Italian Amphibious Force (SIAF) e Spanish Italian Landing Force (SILF)

From 14 to 25 March, the Spanish coasts were the scene of an intense amphibious training conducted as part of the Spanish exercise GRUFLEX-22 which, in the cont

31/03/2022

The launch of "Sumaysimah", the fourth unit of the "Al Zubarah" class of four corvettes, commissioned to Fincantieri by the Qatar Ministry of Defense as part of the acquisition program took place today at the Muggiano (La Spezia) plant. national naval.

The launch of "Sumaysimah", the fourth unit of the "Al Zubarah" class of four corvettes, commissioned to Fincantieri by the Qatar Ministry of Defense as part of

31/03/2022

The Navy will be present at the 28th edition of the EUDI SHOW (European Dive Show, the European exhibition of underwater activities) with the Operational Groups of the Underwater and Incursors Group “Teseo Tesei”.

The Navy will be present at the 28th edition of the EUDI SHOW (European Dive Show, the European exhibition of underwater activities) with the Operational Groups

31/03/2022

The U.S. Navy and 26 partners and allies have concluded a final planning conference for this year’s Rim of the Pacific exercise, the largest international maritime exercise.

The biennial RIMPAC exercise was scaled down in 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions. The event is meant to convene navies and armed forces from the Pacific region as well as others interested in operating in the area.

The U.S. Navy and 26 partners and allies have concluded a final planning conference for this year’s Rim of the Pacific exercise, the largest international mar

31/03/2022

NORTHWOOD, United Kingdom – NATO's Operation Sea Guardian Task Group concluded its first focused security patrols in the Western Mediterranean Sea this year on March 25.

Operation Sea Guardian (OSG) is a year round, standing Maritime Security Operation in the international waters of the Mediterranean Sea with three main tasks: Maritime Situational Awareness, counter terrorism, and regional

NORTHWOOD, United Kingdom – NATO's Operation Sea Guardian Task Group concluded its first focused security patrols in the Western Mediterranean Sea this year o

31/03/2022

According to a PR published by Naval Group on March 24, 2022, Greece and Naval Group signed the contracts for three defense and intervention frigates, plus one optional, and their in-service support. Two FDI HN (Hellenic Navy) will be delivered in 2025 and the third one in 2026.

According to a PR published by Naval Group on March 24, 2022, Greece and Naval Group signed the contracts for three defense and intervention frigates, plus one

31/03/2022

According to a press release published by Austal Limited (Austal) on March 24, 2022, the firm is pleased to announce Austal Australia has delivered the first of six Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boats (ECCPB’s) to the Royal Australian Navy.

The vessel, ADV Cape Otway, was officially accepted and named by the Minister for Defence, The Hon.

According to a press release published by Austal Limited (Austal) on March 24, 2022, the firm is pleased to announce Austal Australia has delivered the first of

31/03/2022

Romania has joined a multinational maritime coalition established in 2019, the International Maritime Security Construct (IMSC) and its operational arm, Coalition Task Force Sentinel, to deter attacks on commercial shipping in the Middle East.

Headquartered in Bahrain with US 5th Fleet, IMSC previously included eight partner nations.

Romania has joined a multinational maritime coalition established in 2019, the International Maritime Security Construct (IMSC) and its operational arm, Coalit

31/03/2022

The Indian Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with M/s Larsen & Toubro for acquisition of two multi-purpose vessels (MPVs) for the Indian Navy

These vessels, to be built by M/s L&T shipyard at Kattupally (Chennai),

The Indian Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with M/s Larsen & Toubro for acquisition of two multi-purpose vessels (MPVs) for the Indian Navy The

31/03/2022

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Navy wants to decommission nine of its Freedom-variant littoral combat ships and eliminate the anti-submarine warfare mission for the ships, citing a trade-off between the cost of the ships and equipment versus the warfighting capability they’d actually deliver.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Navy wants to decommission nine of its Freedom-variant littoral combat ships and eliminate the anti-submarine warfare mission for the sh

31/03/2022

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Navy wants to buy one last San Antonio-class amphibious ship and then end the production line, the service announced in its fiscal 2023 budget request.

The LPD-17 class got off to a rough start in its construction, but transformed into a model acquisition program and a workhorse of the fleet.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Navy wants to buy one last San Antonio-class amphibious ship and then end the production line, the service announced in its fiscal 2023

31/03/2022

Huntington Ingalls Industries has christened first Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125) built for the US Navy. The christening ceremony was held on 26 March at the company’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division.

DDG 125 is named for Jacklyn “Jack” H. Lucas, the youngest service member to be awarded the Medal of Honor in World War II.

Recently,

Huntington Ingalls Industries has christened first Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125) built for the US Navy. The christening

31/03/2022

Marine leaders have been pushing since for the first light amphibious warship to be procured by 2023.

But in the service’s recent combined budget request with the Navy, the Corps isn’t expecting to get the ship for at least another two years. And the Corps only is likely to get four of them in inventory by 2027 if the current plan holds.

Marine leaders have been pushing since for the first light amphibious warship to be procured by 2023. But in the service’s recent combined budget request w

31/03/2022

The Royal Moroccan Navy has taken delivery of two Metal Shark boats from the United States.

The boats were handed over on 24 March during a ceremony at the port of Agadir, local media reported.

“Today’s handover ceremony is yet another milestone in the strong security partnership between our two countries, focused on maintaining regional peace and stability,” Lieutenant Colonel Teremuura

The Royal Moroccan Navy has taken delivery of two Metal Shark boats from the United States. The boats were handed over on 24 March during a ceremony at the p

31/03/2022

At DIMDEX 2022, the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference being held in Doha, the capital of Qatar, on 21–23 March 2022, the Algerian Naval Force showcases Erradii class (MEKO-A200AN) El Moudamir.

The MEKO A-200AN is based on the MEKO A-200SAN. The ships were ordered from ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems; construction was subcontracted to the ADM Kiel shipyard.

At DIMDEX 2022, the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference being held in Doha, the capital of Qatar, on 21–23 March 2022, the Algerian

24/03/2022

Prospective Royal Navy submarine commanders and trainee helicopter sub-hunters pitted their skills against each other during live exercises off the coast of Scotland.

The Navy’s most advanced submarine, an Astute-class hunter-killer – and its most potent adversary, a Merlin Mk2 helicopter – played cat and mouse to enhance the training and expertise of both.

Prospective Royal Navy submarine commanders and trainee helicopter sub-hunters pitted their skills against each other during live exercises off the coast of Sco

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