The Hellenic Navy is closer than ever to procure Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) following a letter from US Secretary of State allocating four vessels to Greece.
As the Red Sea shipping crisis continues, the French Navy (Marine Nationale) Air Defense FREMM Frigate Alsace transited the Suez canal and entered the area on 21 January 2024. It may be the second French frigate in the zone.
The Royal Norwegian Navy (RNoN) is looking for international naval and industrial partners to help deliver and support its prospective future frigates.
On January 19, 2024, Turkish Navy inducted TCG Istanbul (F-515), 2 new logistics ships and the unmanned surface vessel MARLIN.
The first Type 054B next generation frigate for the Chinese Navy has started trials in Shanghai. Second hull to follow in near future.
A review into Australia’s procurement of the Hunter class frigate has found serious issues with the procurement process that led to the BAE Systems Type 26 design being selected for the Royal Australian Navy’s future frigates.Â
Austal USA showcased for the first time the US Navy’s new T-AGOS undersea surveillance ships at SNA 2024.
Turkiye’s first indigenous unmanned surface vehicle, ULAQ took part in the operational assessment phase of the NATO Maritime Security Exercise in the third week of October 2023. During the exercise, ULAQ performed tasks together with manned units as part of the scenario.
The Japanese Ministry of Defense (MoD) announced on December 22 that it has completed the development of new SH-60L naval combat helicopters on order for Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force to succeed the Mitsubishi/Sikorsky SH-60K.
The Italian MoD announced that the FREMM Frigate Virginio Fasan (F 591) was set to reach the Red Sea and contribute to the protection of the international trade.
