US Coast Guard to invest nearly $500 million in Arctic capabilities
The branch has been seeking icebreakers, cutters, C3 and ISR solutions, as well as uncrewed aerial and maritime platforms.
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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The branch has been seeking icebreakers, cutters, C3 and ISR solutions, as well as uncrewed aerial and maritime platforms.
The company received the Construction Engineering and Long Lead Items contract after having completed the Basic Design review for the vessels in late 2023.
The contract will include two PPA units which were originally designed for and ordered by the Italian Navy.
The ceremony was attended by Brazil’s President Lula da Silva and French President Emmanuel Macron.
Babcock has signed a contract with the survival tech company for forty life rafts, which will be extended into 2028.
The protection system would be fitted to a range of Royal Navy surface ships, including Type 26 and 31 frigates, and Type 45 destroyers.