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3 February

USS Boxer Conducts Rolling Airframe Missile System live fire operations

Rolling Airframe Missile: Precision Defense for Modern Navies

From high first-shot accuracy to multinational deployment, this guide explains the Rolling Airframe Missile’s capabilities, strategic value, and role in shaping naval defense worldwide.

3 February

Colombian Navy's ARC 24 de Julio Ocean Patrol Vessel

Rojoef Manuel

Colombia Takes Delivery of Locally Built Ocean Patrol Vessel

Colombian state-owned shipyard COTECMAR has delivered an Ocean Patrol Vessel to the navy as part of a program launched in 2016.

3 February

Portugal’s drone carrier NRP João II sailing at sea, featuring a full-length flight deck designed for launching and recovering aerial, surface, and underwater drones.

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Europe’s ‘First Dedicated Drone Carrier’: Portugal Readies Unmanned Systems Warship

Europe is soon launching its first carrier warship built exclusively for drones, taking shape in Portugal ahead of its debut this year.

2 February

Inder Singh Bisht

Boeing Selects Ferra for HAAWC Wing Kit Production in Australia

Boeing has awarded a contract to Ferra Engineering to produce wing kits for its High Altitude Anti-Submarine Warfare Weapon Capability.

2 February

Inder Singh Bisht

Norway Approves Plan to Acquire Two Additional 212CD Submarines

Norway has approved the procurement of two additional Class 212CD submarines for the Norwegian Navy, bringing the total planned fleet to six.

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30 January

The Spanish Armada guided-missile frigate Álvaro de Bazán, pictured, steams alongside the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61) prior to a replenishment-at-sea as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, Oct. 7, 2022. The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is on its inaugural deployment conducting training and operations alongside NATO Allies and partners to enhance integration for future operations and demonstrate the U.S. Navy’s commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict free Atlantic region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sawyer Connally)

Rojoef Manuel

US Greenlights $1.7B Materials Sale for Spain’s F100 Frigate Mid-Life Upgrade

The US State Department has approved a $1.7-billion foreign military sale to Spain in support of its F100 frigate mid-life upgrade program.

29 January

ST Engineering and Republic of Singapore Navy's representatives at the keel-laying ceremony of the second Victory-class Multi-Role Combat Vessel

Rojoef Manuel

ST Engineering Lays Keel of Singapore’s 2nd Victory Warship

ST Engineering has conducted the keel-laying ceremony for the Republic of Singapore Navy’s second Victory-class Multi-Role Combat Vessel.

29 January

Fincantieri will provide cyber resilience tools for the Italian Navy

Giulia Bernacchi

Fincantieri to Equip Italian Navy Ships With Advanced Cyber Protection

Fincantieri Group, through its subsidiary e-phors, signed a contract with the Italian Navy to enhance the cyber resilience of naval units.

29 January

Ethan M. Encarnacion

‘Mix-and-Match’ Naval Fleet Concept Takes Shape in Denmark

Odense Maritime Technology is pitching a new concept for an “all-around” family of naval vessels, presenting four designs capable of handling a wide range of missions.

28 January

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Ulstein Eyes Norway’s Next-Gen Standardized Naval Fleet, Reveals Designs

Norway's maritime fleet could soon share common structural foundations, as Ulstein pitches two of its trademark designs to support the navy's modernization plans.

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