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HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division began fabrication of the future USS John F. Lehman (DDG 137) Monday, marking the official start of construction on the Navy’s newest Flight III Arleigh Burke‑class…
Koarmada I received a working visit from the Deputy Assistant for Operations (Waasops) of the Commander of the Indonesian Armed Forces First Marshal Muhammad Taufiq Arasj, S.Sos., CHRMP in order…
Throughout the mission, the submarine did not participate in Operation BRILLIANT SHIELD, exercise DYNAMIC MONGOOSE 26 and activities in support of Fleet Operational Standards and Training (FOST). He also contributed…
PT PAL Indonesia reaffirmed its position as a strategic partner for the international defense industry through the Launching Ceremony of the Future Landing Dock (LD)-603, the first of two Landing…
The release of the 2026 Sovereign Rupiah Expedition was held at Bintang 99 Persada Port, Batu Ampar, Batam, Thursday (2/7/2026). The activity was attended by the Commander of the Naval…
On June 27th, the Seychelles Coast Guard proudly welcomed SCGS LESPWAR, a modern Fast Patrol Vessel generously donated by the Government of the Republic of India to the Republic of…
Following the final contractual arrangements, FMI can announce that a contract was signed on February 4 for new marine environmental and mine-laying vessels for the Danish Navy. The vessels will…
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Service History The Dido-class light cruisers were ordered in 1937. They were to be fitted with five twin turrets with the new dual-purpose (surface- and anti-aircraft) 5.25-inch (133-mm) guns. In…