The Japanese Ministry of Defence (MoD) released last month its 2020 “Defense Of Japan” annual white paper. The document provides an overview of the security environment surrounding Japan, outlines Japan’s security and defence policy and details the equipment and programs that will be funded
Italian shipyard Intermarine (a subsidiary of the Immsi S.p.A. industrial group) has delivered the second El Kasseh-class mine counter measure (MCM) vessel to the Algerian Navy on 29 July. A third unit is currently under construction.
Gibbs and Cox press release The contract awarded by the U.S. Navy, includes the design and construction of the prototype lead vehicle with options to
Seaspan Shipyards press release The future CCGS John Cabot begins sea trials just six weeks after its official launch on July 3 at Seaspan’s North Vancouver shipyard.
The UK will lead a multinational Maritime Training Initiative for the Ukrainian Navy, boosting their ability to combat threats in the Black Sea, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has confirmed.
Finnish Navy press release The firing was conducted by fast-attack craft Tornio. This was the first time that a torpedo has been launched from a
Kongsberg Maritime press release KONGSBERG will equip the new 136-metre, ice-strengthened vessels with its SS1221 sonars, which boast acoustic properties which make them ideally suited
BAE Systems press release Under the depot maintenance period (DMP) availability contract awarded, BAE Systems will dry-dock the ship, perform underwater hull preservation work, upgrade
By Keegan Rammel, NSWCPD Public Affairs NSWCPD’s Machinery Control System & Advanced Damage Control System (ADCS) Branch began installing ADCS on aircraft carriers and amphibious
The Frogman Corps (Danish: Frømandskorpset) is the maritime special operations force of the Danish Defence part of Special Operations Command (SOKOM). Their mission range from
