
French Navy Receives 11th Upgraded ATL2 Maritime Patrol Aircraft
The French Defense Procurement Agency DGA took delivery of the eleventh Atlantique 2 (ATL2) maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) upgraded to standard 6 on April 6, 2023.

The French Defense Procurement Agency DGA took delivery of the eleventh Atlantique 2 (ATL2) maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) upgraded to standard 6 on April 6, 2023.
China’s aircraft carrier Shandong and other naval assets of the PLAN are conducting a large scale exercise around Taiwan.

On April 04, 2023, BAE Systems’ Govan Shipyard in Scotland, cut the first steel of the fourth Type 26 anti-submarine warfare (ASW) frigate for the Royal Navy.
The Dutch Ministry of Defense stated on April 3, 2023, that the first frigate of the ASW Frigate programme will enter service for the Royal Dutch Navy in 2029.
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) announced that its Ingalls Shipbuilding division has received a $1.3 billion modification to a previously awarded contract from the U.S. Navy for the procurement of the detail design and construction of amphibious transport dock LPD 32. The resulting fixed-price-incentive contract totals $1.54 billion.
Fincantieri and Cantiere Navale Vittoria celebrated thelaying of the keel of the Multi-purpose Offshore Vessel (UAM) for the Italian Coast Guard today…
On the occasion of SOFINS 2023, SEAir unveiled the TRANSFLYTOR, a fast surface vessel with military capability in the 20-meter range.

Singapore’s DSTA and Saab will co-develop and design the Republic of Singapore Navy’s new Multi-Role Combat Vessel (MRCV)
On March 17, 2023, a meeting for DEFEA 2023 was held with the participation of the Greek Deputy Minister of Defense, Mr. Nikolaos Hardalias, and the executives of the exhibition company ROTA SA.
New Zealand’s second P-8A Poseidon arrived home on March 20th. The New Zealand Ministry of Defence confirmed MK 54 Torpedoes are included in the P-8A Poseidon purchase.