
Large NATO Naval Exercise BALTOPS 2019 Kicks Off in the Baltic Sea
Around 8,600 U.S. and European troops from 18 nations are taking part in the annual BALTOPS naval exercise that started on Sunday (9 June) in Germanyโs Baltic Sea port of Kiel.

Around 8,600 U.S. and European troops from 18 nations are taking part in the annual BALTOPS naval exercise that started on Sunday (9 June) in Germanyโs Baltic Sea port of Kiel.

The Royal Australian Navy Frigate HMAS Arunta departed Henderson in Western Australia on 04 June 2019, signifying the completion of the ship’s ANZAC Mid-life Capability Assurance Program (AMCAP) upgrade.

The amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) and French Navy aircraft carrier FS Charles de Gaulle (R 91), and its escort ships, conducted drills while sailing together, June 7.

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A Letter of Intent (LOI) was reportedly sent yesterday by the Greek defense procurement agency to the French government, in connection with the procurement of two Belharra frigates from Naval Group for the Hellenic Navy.

Seaspan Shipyards yesterday launched of the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) second Offshore Fisheries Science Vessel (OFSV) built under the countryโs National Shipbuilding Strategy.

The Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organizations (DALO) today launched a RFP for the acquisition of new 130 mm Naval Countermeasure Rounds.

Baglietto Navy, the military division of historical boat builder Baglietto, based in La Spezia (Italy), has secured a contract for the construction of two Combat Boats (fast assault crafts) in the framework of the tender launched by Fincantieri on behalf of the Italian Navy.

QinetiQ has confirmed it has secured a new contract to provide the Royal Navy with advanced anti-submarine warfare (ASW) training services using the latest target simulation technology from Saab. The new contract will extend QinetiQโs long-term partnership role at the MODโs British Underwater Test and Evaluation Centre (BUTEC) at the Kyle of Lochalsh into the training environment.

The British Prime Minister announced on June 4th that the Royal Navy will ready the UKโs largest and most advanced warship ever to join allies in forming part of NATOโs major โReadiness Initiativeโ when she becomes operational.