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China’s PLAN: 2022 Year in review
Over the last year the Chinese Navy (PLAN) has seen further consistent modernisation far above international standards…
29 December 2022
Over the last year the Chinese Navy (PLAN) has seen further consistent modernisation far above international standards…
The Royal Navy’s drone squadron have taken their expertise in uncrewed systems one step further by building their own quadcopter.
On December 28, 2022, Edge Group’s ADSB (Abu Dhabi Ship Building) PJSC announced the cutting steel ceremony of the first Falaj 3-class Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) for the UAE Navy.
Modification work to turn Japan’s JS Kaga “helicopter destroyer” into a F-35B aircraft carrier are nearing completion at a dock in Kure City.
On December 27, 2022, the Turkish Defence Agency (SSB) signed contract with ARES Shipyard and Meteksan for the procurement of ULAQ unmanned surface vessels.
The U.S. Navy declared full rate production of the Sikorsky CH-53K® helicopter, a decision that is expected to increase production to more than 20 helicopters annually in the coming years.
The UK has completed the first phase of its forward-deployed frigate programme, with the Type 23 frigate HMS Montrose…
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.
On 21 December 2022, in the frame of the NFS PC meeting, the 2nd Contract Amendment for U212 NFS was awarded by OCCAR. This is another major step towards the progressive development of the Near Future Submarine Programme.
