The USN and USMC future Light Amphibious Warship (LAW) could potentially be built to mixed naval-commercial standards in a bid to keep programme costs under control and the development timeline on track.
In such an eventuality, platform elements focused on survivability would see naval standards applied, while commercial build standards could be kept in other areas. Navies around the world build to different standards, with many opting for commercial-naval hybrid designs which can significantly reduce cost.
The high cost and mixed success of recent US shipbuilding efforts, such as the Zumwalt-class destroyers and Littoral Combat Ship programme, has prompted
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RTX’s solution for DARPA’s Pulling Guard programme is intended to provide advanced maritime defence technologies to protect platforms against uncrewed surface vehicles and other threats.
The Spanish Navy’s Alvaro de Bazan-class of air defence frigates will receive the latest Aegis Weapon System technology among other modernisations to extend the service life to 2045.
Shipbuilders are saying the programme is going ahead on time as the government estimates 7.7 million tonnes of steel are needed for 2026 infrastructure projects.
In an exclusive interview with Shephard, Raytheon’s VP of Shipboard Missiles disclosed what improvements the company plans to offer for the Sea Sparrow NSV.
Delays in the construction of the Polar Security Cutter – the future substitute for the Polar Star – are likely to prolong the ageing icebreaker’s service time even more, putting the USCG in a risky position.
The adaptable design of Babcock’s Arrowhead 140 frigate, already selected by the UK Royal Navy and Poland, has led to more orders from Indonesia while other countries continue to weigh it up.
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