MORSKOUL 2023.3: Group Training for Naval Action Force
The Morskoul exercises are periods of mutual training for surface ships based in Brest, which allow them to maintain know-how and ensure their operational readiness. The objectives are to pool…
Northrop Grumman to Develop New Guided Ammunition
The U.S. Navy has awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation a development contract for the company’s newly designed 57mm guided high explosive ammunition. Designated for use with the Mk110 Naval Gun Mount,…
GD Electric Boat Awarded Virginia Class Contract
General Dynamics Electric Boat announced October 3 it has been awarded a $967 million contract modification from the U.S. Navy for Lead Yard Support and Development and Design efforts for…
SECNAV Names Future Submarine USS San Francisco
Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced at San Francisco Fleet Week October 3rd that the future Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine SSN 810 will be named USS San Francisco.…
HS Kimon, First Hellenic FDI Frigate, Launched by Naval Group
On October 4th 2023, the launching ceremony of the first Hellenic ship (HS) Kimon took place in the Naval Group shipyard of Lorient The ceremonial launching took place in the…
First Cadet Instruction and Training Cruise of 2023
69 students from the Naval School of Cadets “Almirante Padilla”, among which are seven women, were part of this cruise. Yesterday morning, the ARC Training Ship “Gloria” docked in Cartagena,…
American Bureau of Shipping Joins VARD OPV Project
Vard Marine Inc (VARD), a Fincantieri company, proudly launched the Vigilance Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) at CANSEC 2023 in conjunction with Team Vigilance partner companies Heddle Shipyards, Thales Canada, SH…
Frigate Liberal Visits Mindelo, Cape Verde
During the period from 24 to 28 September, the “Frigate Liberal”, of the Brazilian Navy (MB), completed its presence in African ports under Operation “GUINEX-III”, with the berthing at the…
Three Australian Ships Deploy to Asian Waters
The Australian Defense Force is continuing to contribute to regional security, with three Royal Australian Navy ships to conduct a regional presence deployment throughout Southeast and Northeast Asia. HMA Ships…