Philippine Navy Commissions its First Ever Missile Frigate BRP Jose Rizal
The Philippine Navy today commissioned its first ever guided missile frigate, BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150), during a ceremony held at Alava Wharf, Subic Bay, Zambales.
Safran to Provide EO/IR Systems for French Navy’s PSP Patrol Vessels
The French Direction Générale de l’Armement - DGA (Armament General Directorate) selected Safran Electronics and Defence to supply Electro Optic (EO) reconnaissance and identification systems to the French Navy (Marine Nationale).
Rohde and Schwarz secures order for Canada’s future replenishment ships
Rohde and Schwarz to provide external communications systems for Canada’s new Joint Support Ships (JSS).
UK MoD awards Oxfordshire company £26.7 million engine support contract
Oxfordshire-based EP Barrus secured the seven-year contract for the upkeep, update and supply of engines fitted to more than 1,100 craft.
Damen leading role for German Navy’s MKS 180 frigate project
On June 19, 2020, Damen Shipyards Group and the German Bundesamt für Ausrüstung, Informationstechnik und Nutzung der Bundeswehr (BAAINBw) signed the contract for the construction of four MKS 180 frigates for the German Navy.
First U.S. Navy F-35C Students Graduate from TOPGUN
Pilots from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 125 “Rough Raiders” and VFA-147 “Argonauts” were the first TOPGUN students to complete the course in the F-35C Lightning II.
China Commissioned its Ninth Type 056 Corvette So Far in 2020
On June 17, 2020, a commissioning ceremony was held for the new corvette Type 056A "Jingdezhen" at the PLAN Naval Base in Xiamen (Fujiang Province).
Northtrop Grumman completed critical tests with AARGM-ER missile
Northrop Grumman Corporation recently completed its Critical Design Review (CDR) following successful design verification tests of key components for the U.S. Navy's Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile-Extended Range (AARGM-ER) program.
Russian Navy agrees plan for Kazan SSGN acceptance trials
The Kazan Yasen-M-class SSGN of project 885M is preparing for acceptance trials set to start this autumn. It is the first Project 885M submarine, an improved version of the Severodvinsk (Yasen-class).
German Parliament approves the Procurement of Four MKS 180 for 5.6 Billion Euros
The German parliament has formally approved yesterday the procurement of four multi-purpose MKS 180 (Multi-purpose Combat Ship or MehrzweckKampfSchiff ) vessels for the German Navy (Deutsche Marine).