First Steel Cutting for Second U212 Near Future Submarine
The first steel cutting ceremony of the second U212 Near Future Submarine (NFS) ordered by OCCAR to Fincantieri, the largest shipbuilding company in Europe, took place on 6 June 2023…
NATO Demonstrates MCM Readiness in BALTOPS 23
Ships and ashore units from 11 NATO Ally nations commenced the mine countermeasures (MCM) phase of exercise Baltic Operations 2023 (BALTOPS 23) in Germany, Poland and in the Baltic Sea,…
North Atlantic Council Statement on Russian CFE Withdrawal
NOTE: Canada was the only country allowed to INCREASE their military presence in Europe under this treaty. NATO Allies condemn Russia’s decision to withdraw from the landmark Treaty on Conventional…
ADV Cape Pillar Launched by Austal
Austal Australia has launched the 6th Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boat, the future ADV Cape Pillar, for the Royal Australian Navy. The vessel, Austal Hull 816, was launched at the Henderson,…
US Navy Drone Carriers
USS Catapult Laid down, 12 March 1945, at Dravo Corporation, Wilmington, DE. Launched, 24 April 1945 Commissioned USS LSM-445, 19 May 1945, LT. James R. DeVaughn, USNR, in command During…
thyssenkrupp Marine Systems & Mazagon Dock Partner on Indian Submarine Bid
With India being one of Germany’s strategic partners, thyssenkrupp Marine Systems is keen to again demonstrate its expertise in the Indian market. As the market leader for non-nuclear submarines, thyssenkrupp…
Northrop Grumman Delivers First Modified Navy E-6B Mercury
Northrop Grumman Corporation announced June 6th that the first E-6B Mercury Aircraft has been successfully delivered back to the U.S. Navy. Northrop Grumman was awarded the Integrated Modification and Maintenance…
Brazilian Navy Deploys Research Ship for Oil Exploration
The Hydroceanographic Research Vessel (NPqHo) “Vital de Oliveira”, subordinated to the Hydrography and Navigation Directorate (DHN), of the Brazilian Navy, docked in the Port of Belém (PA), between May 30th…