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13 December

US Navy Introduces Shortened Military Training as Recruitment Improves

The US Navy has announced that it is shortening the Basic Military Training program for new recruits, following a positive shift in recruitment numbers.

13 December

The UK's DragonFire laser directed energy weapon engages aerial targets.

Inder Singh Bisht

MBDA, Leonardo to Develop Laser-Based Counter-Drone System

MBDA Italia and Leonardo have signed a memorandum of understanding for the co-development of a laser-based counter-drone system for the Italian Navy.

13 December

Staff Writer With AFP

Taiwan Says Chinese Ships Have Left, Signaling Drills Over

Chinese navy and coast guard ships have returned to China, signaling the end of a massive maritime exercise, Taiwanese authorities said Friday.

11 December

The Navy's newest Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) hovercraft arrived at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City (NSWC PCD) September 2nd 2020. The two craft, LCAC 100 and LCAC 101, were escorted by NSWC PCD's research, development, test and evaluation craft, LCAC 91. This effort is part of the Navy's Ship to Shore Connector Program which calls for the procurement of 72 craft with a separate craft serving as a test and training craft.

Rojoef Manuel

Textron Systems Hands 11th Ship-to-Shore Hovercraft to US Navy

The US Navy has taken delivery of the Landing Craft Air Cushion 111 from Textron Systems as part of the Ship-to-Shore Connector program.

10 December

Joe Saballa

Anduril Demos Dive-XL Autonomous Submarine, Targets US Market

To attract US customers, Anduril Industries recently showcased the capabilities of its Dive Extra-Large Autonomous Undersea Vehicle.

10 December

Royal Canadian Navy’s sixth and final Harry DeWolf-class Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship, the HMCS Robert Hampton Gray (AOPS 435). Photo: Irving Shipbuilding

Rojoef Manuel

Irving Launches Final Canadian Navy Harry DeWolf Arctic Patrol Ship

Irving Shipbuilding has launched the Royal Canadian Navy’s sixth and final Harry DeWolf-class Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship (AOPS) in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

10 December

USNS John Lewis (T-AO 205) sits pierside at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD), Friday, Nov. 4. The U.S. Navy fleet replenishment oiler, delivered to Military Sealift Command in July, is in the beginning months of its year-long ship qualification trials schedule and stopped by NSWC PHD for a stores resupply and minor repairs by builder representatives. The Underway Replenishment (UNREP) fuel and cargo delivery stations aboard the civilian-crewed ship use the new Electric Standard Tensioned Replenishment Alongside Method (E-STREAM) technology, designed by NSWC PHD UNREP engineers. USNS John Lewis is the first oiler to have the new E-STREAM systems on board, and the command’s UNREP team members were excited to see in person the system installed on a ship. (U.S. Navy photo by Dana Rene White/Released)

Rojoef Manuel

General Dynamics Lays Keel of Seventh John Lewis Oiler for US Navy

General Dynamics NASSCO has laid the keel of the US Navy’s seventh John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler ship in San Diego, California.

10 December

Inder Singh Bisht

Zumwalt Destroyer Floated With Hypersonic Launcher Upgrade

Huntington Ingalls Industries has undocked the US Navy’s USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) destroyer, featuring a new hypersonic missile launcher.

10 December

Commissioning of INS Tushil, the Indian Navy's latest multi-role stealth-guided missile frigate

Staff Writer With AFP

India Bolsters Naval Fleet With New Russia-Built Warship

India's defense minister watched the commissioning of his country's latest naval vessel at a Russian shipyard Monday, hailing it as a "significant milestone" in ties with a longstanding defense ally.

9 December