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4 November

The US Coast Guard’s 61st Sentinel-class fast response cutter, the USCGC Olivia Hooker (WPC 1161).

Bollinger Delivers 61st Sentinel Cutter to US Coast Guard

Bollinger Shipyards has handed over the US Coast Guard’s 61st Sentinel-class patrol boat in Key West, Florida, as part of the ongoing Fast Response Cutter program.

4 November

Artist's impression of the AUKUS submarine

Rojoef Manuel

Australian Nickel-Zinc Battery Tech Under Review for AUKUS Submarines

Australian firm PMB Defence Engineering has secured a contract with BAE Systems to explore the use of its nickel-zinc battery systems in the design of next-generation AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines for Australia and the UK.

4 November

President Ferdinand R. is on his way. Marcos Jr. in Vientiane, Lao PDR to attend the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits and Related Summits, where he will once again promote cooperation in priority areas such as food and energy security, trade and investment, supply chain resilience, MSMEs, climate action, and others.

Giulia Bernacchi

Philippines Explores Submarine Deal With South Korea’s Hanwha

The Philippines could acquire its first submarines under a proposal discussed between President Marcos and South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean.

4 November

Autonomous Rattler boat operating alongside a Royal Navy warship during open-sea trials off the coast of Scotland

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Uncrewed Boats Controlled From 500 Miles Escort UK Warships in Landmark Test

A fleet of uncrewed boats proved they can operate hundreds of miles from their human controllers, escorting warships in a 72-hour trial.

4 November

Staff Writer With AFP

Seoul Says Nuclear Submarine Possible Within 15 Years After US Nod

South Korea expects to launch its first nuclear-powered submarine by the late 2030s, a senior defense ministry official told ministers.

4 November

Belgium's lead City-class mine countermeasures vessel, the Oostende (M940). Photo: Belgian Navy

Rojoef Manuel

Belgian Navy Accepts First City-Class Minehunter ‘Oostende’

The Belgian Navy has received its first City-class mine countermeasures vessel, the Oostende (M940), at the Zeebrugge Naval Base in Bruges.

4 November

An artist's impression of the BAE Systems SEA 5000 Future Frigate, Global Combal Ship - Australia. Image credit: BAE Systems

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Locks in Local Steel Deal for Navy’s Hunter Frigates

BAE Systems Australia and Melbourne-based BlueScope Steel have signed a five-year framework agreement to supply locally-made steel for the Royal Australian Navy’s Hunter-class frigate program.

3 November