U.S. Navy’s Mark VI and 40-foot Patrol Boat Updates
Naval News reached out to the US Navy for an update on the status of the Mark VI Patrol Boats and the new 40-foot Patrol Boats (40PB).
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U.S. Navy Advises On The Fate Of The Mark VI Patrol Boats
The fate of the twelve U.S. Navy Mark VI Patrol Boats has led to U.S. Navy, Media, and public speculation as to their usefulness in peer nation conflicts. Armed with one or two 25mm MK 38 autocannons...
US Navy Mark VI Patrol Boats Receive Reprieve
The U.S. Navy has canceled the February 5 GENADMIN message calling for the early retirement of the Mark VI Patrol Boats in 2021...
U.S Congress Approves Possible Mark VI Patrol Boat FMS to Ukraine
The United States' State Department approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to the Government of Ukraine of up to 16 Mark VI Patrol Boats and related equipment for an estimated cost of $600 million.
U.S. Navy and Coast Guard Moving to Adopt Mark 44 30mm on MSI Mount
According to Northrop Grumman, the Mark 44 is slated to replace the Mark 38 25mm autocannons aboard select U.S. Navy ships and U.S. Coast Guard Cutters...
Video: IAI at IMDEX Asia 2023 – Total Battle Unit Solutions
At IMDEX Asia 2023, IAI (Israel Aerospace Industries) was showcasing a large Sa'ar 6 model, highlighting the entire range of naval systems...
U.S. Navy Decommissions Mark 50 Sea Protector Remote Weapons Station
The Mark 50 Sea Protector Remote Weapons Station (RWS) is a marinized version of the M153 Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS)...
Dutch Navy’s ASW Frigates to enter service in 2029
The Dutch Ministry of Defense stated on April 3, 2023, that the first frigate of the ASW Frigate programme will enter service for the Royal Dutch Navy in 2029.
Swiftships to provide 7 additional Coastal Patrol Crafts to Egypt
In January 2023, Swiftships received notification for an additional seven (7) 28m Coastal Patrol Craft (CPC) award to the existing six (6) FMS contract that was awarded in 2022.
New Zealand To Field Mark 54 Torpedoes Aboard P-8A Poseidon
New Zealand's second P-8A Poseidon arrived home on March 20th. The New Zealand Ministry of Defence confirmed MK 54 Torpedoes are included in the P-8A Poseidon purchase.