Austal USA Lays Keel for the Future USNS Billy Frank, Jr. (T-ATS 11)
Austal USA started construction on the future USNS Billy Frank, Jr., the Navy’s eleventh Towing, Salvage and Rescue Ship (T-ATS 11).
Austal USA started construction on the future USNS Billy Frank, Jr., the Navy’s eleventh Towing, Salvage and Rescue Ship (T-ATS 11).

The US Department of State has approved the potential sales of up to 38 SM-6 Block I .missiles to South Korea under FMS program.
EDGE has announced the sale of extended-range National Surface Anti-Ship Missiles (MANSUP-ER), and the sale of the shorter-range version of the advanced system, to the Brazilian Navy in a deal worth approximately AED 0.6 billion (~$163.3 million).
The delivery ceremony for the first Gowind® corvette, Bani Yas, ordered by the United Arab Emirates to Naval Group.
The South Korean company Hanwha Ocean (formerly DSME) signed a memorandum of understanding with four Canadian technology companies at the Deep Blue Forum 2023 in Ottawa, the company announced on November 3.
French shipbuilder PIRIOU delivered the second unit of the OPV 58 S class vessel program for the Senegalese Navy.
MHI launched Yubetsu, the 8th Mogami-class vessel. Also known as FFM, it is a new generation frigate for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
Hanwha Systems from South Korea announced that it has been awarded a contract to build the prototype of an ultra-large AUV for the ADD.
The critical design review (CDR) for the Maritime Electronic Warfare System Integrated Capability (MEWSIC) has been approved.
New evidence shows that a large dry dock is now under construction in Cambodia. As the war in Ukraine shows, these facilities are strategically important.