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28 October

Spain Taps Navantia for Future Naval Intelligence Ship

The Spanish Council of Ministers has approved the launch of the definition phase for the Spanish Navy’s future intelligence-gathering vessel.

27 October

Inder Singh Bisht

Germany Selects TKMS to Equip Minehunters With HMS-12M Sonars

Germany has contracted local shipbuilder ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems to supply HMS-12M minehunting sonars for the MJ332 minehunting boats.

27 October

Jodesz Gavilan

Norway Launches Industrial Plan for Next-Gen Frigate Fleet

Norway has released an industrial strategy to ensure its next-generation frigate program modernizes the navy, strengthens defense industry.

27 October

A U.S. Marine Corps Amphibious Combat Vehicle with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, moves toward the USS Harpers Ferry during Steel Knight 23 off the coast of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 29, 2022. ACV’s are currently authorized to conduct waterborne operations in open and protected waters, while surf zone transit testing is ongoing. Steel Knight is an annual combined arms live-fire exercise which ensures 1st MARDIV is optimized for naval expeditionary warfare in contested spaces, and is purpose-built to facilitate future operations afloat and ashore. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cameron Hermanet)

Staff Writer With AFP

US Warship Arrives in Trinidad and Tobago, Near Venezuela

A US warship arrived in Trinidad and Tobago for joint exercises near the coast of Venezuela, as Washington escalates pressure on Venezuela.

27 October

Jodesz Gavilan

France to Buy Third EMALS Catapult for Next-Gen Aircraft Carrier

France is looking to purchase its third Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System catapult track for its next-generation aircraft carrier.

27 October

Rojoef Manuel

Ukraine’s Intelligence Unit Accepts Magura V7 Sea Drone Funded by Charity Drive

Ukrainian Defence Intelligence has received a Magura V7 unmanned surface vehicle funded through public donations, continuing the country’s effort to strengthen its naval capabilities in the Black Sea.

27 October

The US Navy’s 78th Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128).

Rojoef Manuel

HII Completes Sea Trials of US Navy’s 78th Arleigh Burke Destroyer

HII has finalized the second round of sea trials for the US Navy’s 78th Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128), completing a key step toward the ship’s delivery.

24 October

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Italy’s Fincantieri Debuts First Integrated Underwater Drone System

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri revealed a new underwater drone system to protect vital seabed infrastructure and coastal areas.

23 October

The firrst Dosan Ahn Chang-ho-class (KSS-III) Batch-II attack submarine. the ROKS Jang Yeong-sil (SS-087).

Rojoef Manuel

S. Korea Rolls Out First KSS-III Batch-II Attack Submarine

Hanwha Ocean has launched the Republic of Korea Navy’s first Dosan Ahn Chang-ho-class Batch-II attack submarine, marking a milestone in the country’s push to build and operate its own advanced undersea fleet.

23 October