German MCM-Replacement Fails, Current Fleet To Receive Life-Extension
The German MCM replacement has failed over cost and capability concerns. A life extension of the existing fleet is to follow.
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Japan Marine United launches fourth Awaji-class minesweeper
Japan Marine United (JMU) has launched the fourth Awaji-class mine countermeasures vessel (MCMV) for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
Indonesian Navy commissions two new Fani-class MCM vessels
On August 14, the Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) commissioned of two new Fani-class mine countermeasures vessels in Surabaya, East Java.
India Launches Hunt for New MCM Vessels
India is currently without a single MCM vessel. The Indian Navy is now looking at procuring MCM motherships.
Netherlands will hand over MCM vessels to Ukraine
The Netherlands will donate an undisclosed number of Alkmaar-class mine countermeasure (MCM) vessels to Ukraine.
Saab to Modernize Swedish Mine Countermeasures Vessels
Saab has signed an agreement with FMV on the life extension of two Koster-class mine countermeasures vessels.
Poland Orders Three more Kormoran II MCM Vessels
Poland's Ministry of National Defence (MND) signed a contract on 26 June 2022 for the procurement of three additional Kormoran II mine counter measure (MCM) vessels for the Polish Navy.
Finland Issues Tender for New MCM Vessels
The Finnish Defence Forces Logictics Command (FDFLOGCOM) has launched a new call for tender to replace the in-service Kiiski and Kuha class mine countermeasures (MCM) vessels.
Video: Naval Group Lays Keel of 1st MCM Mothership for Belgium
On 30 November 2021, French shipbuilder Naval Group laid the keel for the first of the twelve Oostende-class mine countermeasure vessels...
Seventh Alexandrite-class MCM Vessel Launched For Russian Navy
The Sredne-Nevsky Shipyard in St. Petersburg launched the seventh minesweeper of project 12700 (Alexandrite-class). The "Anatoly Shlemov" will join the Pacific Fleet of the Russian Navy in 2022.