Babcock has formally cut steel on HMS Formidable, the third ship of five Inspiration class frigates being built for the Royal Navy at its Rosyth facility in Scotland, marking the official start of the ship’s build programme.
The frigate Admiral Isakov was launched in St. Petersburg. This is the fourth vessel of Project 22350 for the Russian Navy.
The Royal Navy announced that the first Mk45 next-generation gun has been installed on the first of the Type 26 next-generation frigate.
The Chinese Navy (PLAN) has modified a Type 071 amphibious transport dock (LPD) in order to install what appears to be a laser-based direct energy
China’s Huangpu Shipyard has launched the first improved Type 054AG frigate for the Chinese Navy. Type features larger flightdeck and new main gun.
Japan’s Ministry of Defense unveiled a new photo of the upgraded version of the Type 12 surface-to-ship missile (SSM) that is currently under development.
The third Barracuda type nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) for the French Navy (Marine Nationale) started its initial sea trials.
The Type 076 Amphibious Carrier takes shape at Hudong, revealing catapult capability and fixed wing combat drones tested for the ship.
Norway’s new Type 212CD submarines will bring air-independent propulsion (AIP) to the Royal Norwegian Navy’s submarine flotilla for the first time.
Dalian Shipbuilding has launched a new Type 055 large destroyer and is ramping up production at its second facility.
