Intermarine and Leonardo unite for Italian Navy minehunter contract
Five modern minehunters will undertake sweeps of leading maritime areas of interest.
The first of two new auxiliary oiler replenishment (AOR) vessels being built for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has started its test phase.
Navantia told Shephard that the test phase will begin with the powering of electrical switchboards to start the combat system and platform tests.
Built by Spanish shipbuilder Navantia, the first vessel Supply is expected to arrive in Australia in June 2020 following sea acceptance tests in December. The second ship, Stalwart, will reach the milestone of 70% of its blocks erected in the slipway in June, with a launch expected at the end of August. Stalwart
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Five modern minehunters will undertake sweeps of leading maritime areas of interest.
Maritime security concerns has led India to delay its pursuit of self-reliance in defence manufacturing and procurement as it makes urgent orders from international OEMs due to maritime security concerns.
The global defence giant chose a Spanish firm for its work on the Bonifaz-class frigate.
The first vessel in the Belgian-Dutch rMCM mine-clearing fleet, the Oostende, has begun its sea trials before officially entering service in 2025.
Textron’s latest order for Ship to Shore Connector (SSC), Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) follows on from a contract placed in August 2023 for five LCAC.
Japan is enhancing its naval capabilities with the construction of the 13DDX advanced destroyer and Aegis System Equipped Vessels (AESV), aiming to strengthen its air and missile defence amid increasing security threats, particularly in East Asia.