Submarine New Jersey (SSN 796) Delivered
HII announced April 25, 2024 that its Newport News Shipbuilding division has delivered Virginia-class fast-attack submarine New Jersey (SSN 796) to the U.S. Navy. New Jersey is the 11th Virginia-class…
USCGC Calhoun Commissioned in Charleston
The Coast Guard welcomed its newest cutter into the fleet, the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Calhoun (WMSL 759), Saturday, during a commissioning ceremony at Coast Guard Base Charleston, presided over…
Submarine Agamemnon Christened
The Royal Navy’s latest Astute Class submarine has been officially Christened at BAE Systems’ Submarines site in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria April 22. Agamemnon – named after the ancient Greek king –…
Colombian Navy OPV Juan Nepomuceno Eslava Retired
In the midst of an emotional ceremony held at the facilities of the ARC “Bolívar” Naval Base in the city of Cartagena, the ARC sea patrol boat “Juan Nepomuceno Eslava”,…
Defense and Dutch Naval Design Collaborate on Unmanned Vessels
Technologically very advanced, sustainable, autonomous and operationally flexible. These qualifications will apply to new unmanned vessels for maritime operations in about 4 years. Defense and Dutch Naval Design are joining…
Keel Laid for First Constellation Class Frigate
The U.S. Navy marked a significant construction milestone for the first Constellation-class guided-missile frigate (FFG 62) with a keel laying ceremony at Fincantieri Marinette Marine, April 12. The event signifies…
Steel Cutting of First Indian Navy Fleet Support Ship at Hindustan Shipyard
‘Steel Cutting’ ceremony of first of the five Fleet Support Ships (FSS) was held at Hindustan Shipyard Limited, Visakhapatnam on 10 Apr 24, in presence of Shri Giridhar Aramane, Defence…
FGS Hessen Operating in Red Sea
Since Yemen’s Houthi terrorists began attacks on merchant ships in the southern Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden in October 2023, shipping traffic in the region has almost halved.…