The hull of the first of eight MK VI patrol boats bound to Ukraine just broke cover. A video published on 24 January by the Port of Tacoma shows its transfer to a SAFE Boats facility for outfitting.
On January 25, 2022, the Turkish engineering company STM announced the delivery of the second upgraded Agosta 90B-class submarine, PNS/M KHALID (S-137), to the Pakistan Navy in Karachi.
The Turkish Navy’s remaining three I-class (Istanbul-class) frigates will be built by STM and TAIS shipyards.
Turkish media reported last week that the Turkish Ministry of Defense is in talks with its British counterparts regarding the procurement of Type 23 frigates.
Developed by a Turkish joint venture consists of Havelsan and Yonca Onuk Shipyard, SANCAR autonomous unmanned surface vessel (AUSV) is compatible with network-centric operations. The vessel was launched in June 2022, and completed the first phase of the sea trials in September 2022.
The Maritime Information Cooperation and Awareness Center (MICA Center) of the French Navy released its 2022 annual report on maritime piracy and robbery acts that impacted worldwide maritime security.
On Dec. 30, 2022, the U.S. Department of Defense announced a contract award to Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems Inc. valued at approximately $15.5 million for the procurement of two XQ-58A Valkyrie unmanned aerial systems, known for their “loyal wingman” role.
On December 27, 2022, the Turkish Defence Agency (SSB) signed contract with ARES Shipyard and Meteksan for the procurement of ULAQ unmanned surface vessels.
On December 20, 2022, the Turkish Government’s Defense Industry Executive Committee, a presidential-led body that makes key decisions for Turkey’s defense industry, approved the construction of three I-class frigates for the Turkish Navy.
The indigenous submarine development project in Pakistan has reached another milestone. The keel laying of the first HANGOR-class submarine and the steel cutting of the second submarine were carried out at Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works (KS&EW) on December 24, 2022.
