
Russia’s Project 23900 LHD to be Able to Operate in the Arctic
The two Project 23900 amphibious assault ships (LHD) under construction at the Zaliv Shipyard in Kerch in Crimea will be capable of operating in the Arctic

The two Project 23900 amphibious assault ships (LHD) under construction at the Zaliv Shipyard in Kerch in Crimea will be capable of operating in the Arctic

Cyprus, Greece, France and Italy on Wednesday started combined and joint naval-air drills in the Eastern Mediterranean. The exercise, named Eunomia, contributes to the common security in the region and to defend the freedom of navigation, according to the French military.

Russia’s Defense Ministry has signed contracts with the Admiralty Wharves Shipyard for the construction of two Project 636.3 (NATO reporting name: Improved Kilo) and Project 677 (Lada-class) large diesel-electric submarines (SSK).

After two weeks of sailing, the Royal Danish Navy frigate Iver Huitfeldt has now arrived in the Arabian Sea and formally entered the Operation Agenor on August 25.

Four Visby-class corvettes, the support vessel HMS Carlskrona, a land-based maintenance unit and the Finnish Navy’s FNS Uusimaa Hämeenmaa-class minelayer are participating.

Paramount Maritime, a Paramount Group company, has successfully launched the first of three next-generation Survey Motor Boats (SMBs) to the South African Navy in continued support of its programmes, to enhance the capabilities and infrastructure of the South African Navy Hydrographic Office (SANHO).
OSI Maritime Systems (OSI) is pleased to announce NUSHIP Supply, the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) new Supply class Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment (AOR) ship, has successfully completed its Sea Acceptance Trials (SAT) in Ferrol, Spain.

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB-20) suffered a fire in one of the ship’s main propulsion motors Aug. 18 while underway for operations in the Arctic.

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) announced that it has been awarded a developmental contract by Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) to provide manufacturing design drawings, engineering, fabrication, inspection, and assembly of prototype propulsor…

Russian Helicopters holding company (part of the Rostecstate corporation) has signed a contract with the Russian Ministry of Defense for the development of a modern shipborne helicopter.