How far will the US Navy’s FF(X) design deviate from the Legend-class?
The new frigate class’s focus on modularity, speed to build and enhanced armament align with the priorities of the US Navy’s Golden Fleet.
Present for the first time at LAAD 2019, Israel Shipyards is looking to carve out future opportunities in South America.
The company has already delivered four Shaldag MKII fast patrol craft (pictured) to Argentina at the end of 2019/beginning of 2018 which are now operational, according to Ilan Lavi, marketing director, Latin America, Israel Shipyards.
The fast patrol craft meets emerging challenges of asymmetric warfare in inland and territorial waters. The Argentinian Shaldags have been performing beaching operations, typically to combat smuggling.
Meanwhile, Lavi revealed that the company will be delivering a new OPV to Honduras in October/November 2019 following
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The new frigate class’s focus on modularity, speed to build and enhanced armament align with the priorities of the US Navy’s Golden Fleet.
The US Navy is set to invest $30 billion in artificial intelligence, cyber, space and autonomy research and development efforts in FY2026 as the force rethinks how it fights in light of China’s naval rise.
The US Coast Guard is expected to acquire new aircraft, helicopters, vessels and ISR sensors this fiscal year using resources from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Recent developments in France and the UK highlight how autonomous helicopters are becoming central to naval force design as navies seek to integrate crewed and uncrewed systems at sea.
The platforms will be tested in multiple missions to define performance requirements for a coming acquisition programme.
As HII prepares to deliver its latest AI-enabled uncrewed surface vessel later this year, its major UK facility expansion aligns with the UK Royal Navy’s plans for a hybrid fleet.