
British, French Aluminum Shipyards Announce Merger
British shipbuilder The Wight Shipyard Co. announced on 8 February 2022 a merger with French shipbuilder OCEA. Both shipyards specialize in aluminum vessels.

British shipbuilder The Wight Shipyard Co. announced on 8 February 2022 a merger with French shipbuilder OCEA. Both shipyards specialize in aluminum vessels.
On February 7, a ceremony in Istanbul marked the formal launch of two LCMs (Landing Craft Mechanised) for the Qatari Emiri Navy by Turkey’s Anadolu (ADIK) Shipyard, BROOG (QL40) and ISHAT (QL41).
The U.S.-based defense contractor Anduril Industries extended unmanned capabilities by acquiring autonomous underwater vehicles manufacturer Dive Technologies.
The Turkish Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) released a new video on January 31 highlighting the country’s defense industry’s 2022 goals. The video includes the activities planned for 2022 with regard to Turkey’s naval projects.
The Ukrainian Parliament on January 27 adopted the law on ratification of the Framework Agreement between Ukraine and the UK…
The designs of Turkey’s prospective Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD), Anadolu, appear to have been modified to deploy more unmanned aerial vehicles.
The Indian Navy’s fifth Scorpene submarine (Kalvari-class), built as part of Project 75, began sea trials on February 2.
The French Navy (Marine Nationale) Carrier Strike Group set sail today (1 February) for a long operational deployment named “Clemenceau 22″…

Huntington Ingalls industries laid the keel for the 14th San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship, the future USS Harrisburg (LPD 30) with a ceremony held on January 28.

Tension between Ukraine and Russia (behind closed doors, NATO and Russia) is rising day by day. Both sides’ words and moves exacerbate the potential for a conflict. While the Black Sea is on the verge of witnessing high intensity combats for the first time in over a century, the most pressing question arises: Can Ukraine resist?