CAPT Smith explained that in FY2021, the focus of the program will be to approve Fincantieri’s build specifications, completing the detailed design and start the
The future Henderson Defence Precinct near Perth in Western Australia is one of two primary shipbuilding and maintenance facilities supporting operations and future growth of
Under the U.S. Navy’s released shipbuilding plan as apart of the Future Year Defense Program (FYDP), the U.S. Navy’s surface force will receive a major
HII announced that the U.S. Navy awarded its Ingalls Shipbuilding division a $283 million contract to perform FF(X) class frigate lead yard support activities for
The Chinese Navy has taken into service two additional Type 903-series fleet replenishment oilers. Imagery circulating on social media service “X”, former Twitter, two weeks
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During Surface Navy 2026’s Future Fleet Panel hosted by Mr. Chris Miller, Executive Director at NAVSEA, and featuring Rear Admiral (RADM) Derek Trinque, the U.S
As the year 2025 has come to its conclusion, Naval News provides the usual annual review on notable developments for the Chinese Navy. This first
On December 22, Japanese shipbuilder Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) launched the 12th and final Mogami-class multirole frigate for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). The
Secretary of the Navy John Phelan announced a “strategic shift” away from the Constellation-class frigate program this week shifting the fleet towards viable alternatives that
The ROK Navy held a Fleet Review marking its 80th anniversary off the coast of Busan from September 25th to September 27th. The event featured
