Sudden Increase In Russian Navy Activity In Black Sea
Ukraine has pushed the Russian Navy into a largely passive stance in the Black Sea in recent months. This was in sharp contrast to the
Ukraine has pushed the Russian Navy into a largely passive stance in the Black Sea in recent months. This was in sharp contrast to the

Fincantieri has signed a contract for the construction of a new Hydro-Oceanographic Ship (NIOM) for the Italian Navy with delivery scheduled in 2026.
Leonardo’s LIONFISH 12.7 Top defense systems have been chosen to equip the German Navy’s F126 new class frigates.
Kongsberg has signed a supplemental agreement contract with the NDMA for the ongoing procurement of NSM for the Norwegian Navy.
The first mine countermeasure (MCM) mothership for the Belgian Navy, “Oostende” (M940), is now fully assembled in Concarneau, Brittany.
The Russian Navy’s project 1143.5 aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov started to leave the drydock on December 20, 2022.
The French Navy (Marine Nationale)’s new nuclear-powered attack submarine “Suffren” is escorting the French carrier strike group (CSG) for the first time.
On December 20, 2022, the Swedish FMV announced the delivery of Saab’s Torpedo 47 LWT system to the Swedish Navy.
Huntington Ingalls Industries – Ingalls Shipbuilding division started fabrication on the future USS Fallujah (LHA 9), Dec. 19.
Saab has signed an agreement with FMV on the life extension of two Koster-class mine countermeasures vessels.