On September 19th, 2024, the launching ceremony of the second FDI frigate Hellenic Ship (HS) Nearchos took place in the Naval Group shipyard in Lorient.
ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems has reached an important milestone in the German-Norwegian submarine program: the design phase for the six Type 212CD submarines has been successfully concluded on schedule with the “Critical Design Review” (CDR).
Palfinger Marine has been awarded a contract by Singapore’s DSTA to supply Slipway Systems for the Republic of Singapore Navy’s six Multi-Role Combat Vessels.
Australia wants land-based anti-ship missiles to enhance its long-range defences. The government is yet to issue a formal tender for this requirement, but contenders are already lining up to meet the need.
Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace is building a state-of-the-art missile production facility in the United States to meet global demand, following expansion in Norway and the recently announced missile factory in Australia.
The Japan Coast Guard plans to build a “Multi-Purpose Patrol Vessel” (MPPV) which will be the largest vessel to ever join its fleet.
Pacific Dragon 2024 ballistic missile defense exercise featured, for the first time, a surface vessel that fired a SM-3 Block IA anti-ballistic missile from the U.S. Navy Mark 70 Mod 1 Payload Delivery System.
Austal USA has been awarded a US$450 million contract by General Dynamics Electric Boat to expand its submarine module production capacity.
The U.S. Navy commissioned the fast-attack Virginia-class submarine USS New Jersey (SSN 796) September 14, at Naval Weapons Station Earle in Middletown, New Jersey.
The salvage operation of the tanker MV Sounion is underway. Tug boats are towing the vessel while European vessels are providing escort to protect the commercial vessels from potential attacks.
