Netherlands will hand over MCM vessels to Ukraine
The Netherlands will donate an undisclosed number of Alkmaar-class mine countermeasure (MCM) vessels to Ukraine.
China’s First Type-075 Assault Carrier Is Starting Sea Trials
The Chinese Navy's newest amphibious warfare asset, the Type-075 LHD (Landing Helicopter Dock) is setting sail for the first time.
Leonardo Naval Defense Solutions for the Middle East Region
Leonardo showcased five naval systems for their Middle Eastern Virtual Conference Expo. The Italian-based company broadcasted live via virtual streaming in July 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and made the one-hour video available for other viewers via an emailed invitation. Questions were asked at the end of the presentation and those answers are incorporated in the systems’ briefing overview.
Work Starts on final Section of Royal Navy’s First Type 26 frigate HMS Glasgow
Construction has begun on the 57th segment of the 8,000-tonne jigsaw which is HMS Glasgow, the first of eight Type 26 frigates for the Royal Navy.
Russia’s Admiralty Shipyard Completes Builder Trials of Pacific Fleet 2nd Project 636.3 Submarine
The Admiralty Shipyard completed the builder trials of the "Volkhov" diesel-electric submarine (SSK) of project 636.3 (Improved Kilo-class) built for the Russian Navy Pacific fleet, the enterprise said.