Former HMNZS Rotoiti & Pukaki Going to Ireland by Heavy Lift Ship
Two former Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) Inshore Patrol Vessels, Rotoiti and Pukaki, are about to embark on a journey to their new home port in Ireland, leaving an economic…
ABB to Power Two New Finnish Coast Guard Ships
ABB has secured a contract with Finnish shipbuilder Meyer Turku to supply an integrated power and propulsion package comprising two Azipod® propulsion units and the Onboard DC Grid™ power system…
Makin Island ARG Concludes Sang Yong 2023 with ROK Navy
The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and Republic of Korea (ROK) navy completed Exercise Sang Yong 2023 (SY23), April 3. The Makin Island ARG, comprised of amphibious assault ship…
New Belgian/Dutch ASW Frigates in Service from 2029
Defense has 4 Anti Submarine Warfare (ASW) frigates built, 2 for the Dutch and 2 for the Belgian navy. Damen builds the ships, Thales Nederland builds the integrated radar and…
HNLMS Holland Intercepts 2,200 Kilograms of Cocaine
Holland seized more than 2,200 kilograms of cocaine. That was the yield of 4 interceptions in the Caribbean, between March 10 and 13 according to a March 4 announcement. In…
QinetiQ Australia Partners with DSTG for High Energy Laser System
Defence has awarded a $12.9 million contract to QinetiQ Australia to co-develop and manufacture a high energy defensive laser system prototype capable of deployment in a wide range of operational…
Keeping Young Endeavour Ready to Sail
Since 1988, more than 14,000 young Australians have sailed in Sail Training Ship (STS) Young Endeavour and been part of inspiring experiences that helped them develop self-awareness and confidence. On…
Lockheed Martin to Deliver Defense Satellite Communication System
Defense has announced Lockheed Martin Australia as the preferred tenderer to deliver on a new Australian Defense satellite communication system, through Joint Project 9102 Phase 1. Lockheed Martin Australia will…
Mega Refurbishment for HNLMS John de Witt
Just a little while and then one of the largest ships in the navy will return to the bosom of the maritime armed forces, the port of Den Helder. With…
Establishment of Hotline Between Japanese & Chinese Defense Authorities
On March 31, the “Japan-China Defense Authorities Hotline”, which had been coordinating for the start of operation in the spring of this year, was established after completing the installation of…