Ukraine continues to invest in its naval fleet development by taking delivery of new vessels while also planning the purchase of additional platforms.
The first Project 58503 Kentavr fast military assault craft was launched on at Kuznya na Rybalskom yard, Kiev, on 14 September.
The vessel, designed in 2015 by IPTsK company in Nikolayev, incorporates lessons learned during the armed conflict in Eastern Ukraine which highlighted the need for fast, armour-protected ships for littoral operations.
The Kentavr’s displacement is 47t, length 24.3m, draught 1m and its maximum speed is 50kts. It has five-member crew and can transport up to 32
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Forming part of the Reconciliation Bill, the funding will support multiple efforts involving autonomous capabilities, interceptors, missiles, rockets and torpedoes.
The delivery acceptance of the future USS Pierre marks the conclusion of the construction phase for the Independence-variant.
The new Barracuda version has been engineered to perform enhanced subsea and seabed warfare missions.
The nearly $25 billion investment will cover USCG procurement of cutters, aircraft, helicopters, training simulators and Polar capabilities over the next four years.
After commissioning, FRC Frederick Mann will operate in Alaska and perform multiple missions.
The US Coast Guard (USCG) created new units, including five Programme Executive Offices (PEOs), to facilitate and speed up the procurement of new capabilities.
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