China launches its first home-made aircraft carrier
DALIAN, April 26 (ChinaMil) -- The launching ceremony of China's second aircraft carrier was held at the Dalian Shipyard of...
Naval Industry
DCNS contracted to build 5 intermediate-size frigates
Belh@rra-france-paysage The intermediate-size frigate programme: DCNS is pleased to have been informed by the French Defence Ministry of a contract...
Successful sea trials for Australian MATV
Damen Shipyards Group has announced the successful completion of sea trials of the Multi-role Aviation Training Vessel (MATV) MV Sycamore....
Future USS Gerald R. Ford completes successful builder’s sea trials, begins preparations for acceptance trials
NORFOLK (April 14, 2017) NORFOLK (April 14, 2017) The aircraft carrier Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78)...
Fincantieri: bow section of the LSS logistic support unit ‘Vulcano’ launched in Castellammare
Trieste, April 10, 2017 – The launching ceremony of the bow section of the LSS logistic support unit “Vulcano”, took...
Eight Damen Interceptors for Panama
Ultra-fast vessels to be part of anti-drug trafficking operations in Caribbean The National Air and Naval Service of Panama (Servicio...
VSTEP and Damen sign cooperation agreement for Royal Bahamas Defence Force project
A recent cooperation agreement between Damen and VSTEP has been established for the delivery of a NAUTIS Full Mission Bridge...
Additional FCS 3307 Patrol vessel ordered by Nigeria
Damen FCS 3307 Patrol Guardian 3 Just over a year after it took delivery of the second of two FCS...
Damen delivers first SIGMA 10514 PKR frigate to Indonesian Ministry of Defence
Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding has handed over the first SIGMA 10514 Perusak Kawal Rudal (PKR) frigate to the Indonesian Ministry...
£287M for two more Royal Navy OPVs
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has signed a manufacturing and support contract worth £287 million to build two more Offshore...
Navy accepts delivery of future USS John Finn
150328-N-EW716-001PASCAGOULA, Miss. (March 28, 2015) The guided-missile destroyer Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) John Finn (DDG 113) is launched. John Finn, a...
First SIGMA 10514 PKR frigate for Indonesian Navy completes sea trials
The first of two SIGMA 10514 PKR naval frigates for the Indonesian Navy has successfully completed its sea trials as...
PIRIOU’s Hydro-Oceanographic and Multi-Missions vessel for the Moroccan Royal Navy
PIRIOU has just recorded a new order from the Moroccan Royal Navy for a 72 m Hydro-Oceanographic Multi-Missions vessel (BHO2M) to...
Damen signs long-term maintenance contract with Dutch and Swedish Navies
The Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with the Dutch and Swedish Ministries of Defence for a seven-year, in-service...
US Navy’s sub-hunting drone ships will hit the open ocean
Drones may known for their prowess in the skies, but thanks to some new developments at the US Navy, they’ll...
Raytheon systems sail through Zumwalt sea trials
DDG 1000 set sail for the first time on December 7, 2015 for initial sea trials TEWKSBURY, Mass., Feb. 10,...
Thales awarded contract for Minehunter upgrade in Estonia
The Royal Navy's Sandown Class Minehunter HMS Pembroke is pictured with the sun setting behind her as she enters Dubai...
Harris Says North Korea is Pacom’s Biggest Worry, Gives Report on Asia Rebalance
WASHINGTON, October 10, 2015 — North Korea and its unpredictable leader are U.S. Pacific Command’s biggest worries, Navy Adm. Harry...
The Indian Navy and the ‘Battleship’ Debate
By Abhijit Singh The Indian navy recently unveiled the INS Kochi – the second ship of the Kolkata class guided...
Keel Laying for Future Aircraft Carrier John F. Kennedy
The Navy will lay the keel for the second Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) Saturday,...