France Pulls Out of NATO Operation Sea Guardian Amid Tensions with Turkey
France announced Wednesday July 1st that it is suspending its involvement in NATO operation Sea Guardian following tensions with Turkey.
Euronaval 2020: Green Light for the Major Event in Naval Defense & Maritime Security
On Tuesday 30th June, the GICAN's board of directors took the decision to maintain the Euronaval 2020 exhibition from October 20th to 23rd in Paris-Le Bourget.
Was a VTOL UAV Spotted Aboard China’s Type 075 LHD ?
A new type of vertical take off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) was allegedly spotted last week aboard one of the two Type 075 LHD currently fitting out in China. Henri Kenhmann from East Pendulum has the story.
First Four US Navy Littoral Combat Ships Set to be Mothballed
The U.S. Navy is looking to decommission 8 vessels in 2021. Pending approval from Congress, the plan would see the first four Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) being mothballed.
Naval Group Selects iXblue’s Navigation Systems for 2 Gowind-class Corvettes
iXblue has been selected by Naval Group to supply navigation systems for two Gowind corvettes intended for the international market. These two future combat corvettes will be fitted with Marins navigation systems and Netans data distribution & processing units.
Video: Naval News Monthly Recap – June 2020
Here is Naval News' Monthly Recap video for June 2020.
Australia Issues 2020 Defense Strategic Update and 2020 Force Structure Plan
Australia's 2020 Defense Strategic Update and 2020 Force Structure Plan, released on 1 July 2020 by the Department of Defense (DoD), outline a new strategy for Defense and the capability investments to deliver it.
HII Awarded $936 Million Contract to Build 10th DDG 51 Flight III Destroyer
The US Navy awarded Huntington Ingalls Industries a $936 million contract for construction of the future USS Thad Cochrane (DDG 135). This will be the 10th Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer and the 85th DDG 51 ship overall. It will be built at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula and is planned to be delivered in 2027.
Sealartec Demonstrates Autonomous Launch & Recovery System for USV
Sealartec, an innovative technology startup company has conducted full sea trials for its ground-breaking robotic launch and recovery system.
Royal Navy’s Merlin Crowsnest AEW Helicopter Faces Delays
According to a report by the UK National Audit Office (NAO), on Carrier Strike, the initial operational capability (IOC) of the Royal Navy Merlin Crowsnest AEW helicopter will face an 18 month delay.