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18 September

Belgium Transfers Final Tripartite Minehunters to Bulgaria for Black Sea Security

The Belgian Council of Ministers has approved the free transfer of four remaining Tripartite mine countermeasure vessels to Bulgaria.

18 September

A Coast Guard small boat crew from the Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf operates a Long Range Interceptor in the Arctic Ocean, Sept. 1, 2012. The LRI has an enclosed cabin that protects the crew and enables them to stay out of the weather elements in order to stay on scene longer. The Bertholf crew is deployed in support of Operation Arctic Shield, during which the Coast Guard will test its Arctic capabilities while building partnerships with local communities to perform its maritime safety, maritime security and stewardship missions. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Timothy Tamargo)

Jodesz Gavilan

US Seeks High-Tech Solutions to Stop Rogue Small Boats

The US Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) is calling on tech firms for solutions to stop and disable small boats threatening to breach American waters.

18 September

Giulia Bernacchi

US Approves $162M MK 54 Torpedo Sale to Norway

The US has approved a potential foreign military sale to Norway of MK 54 MOD 0 lightweight torpedoes for an estimated $162 million.

18 September

FDI lead ship Amiral Ronarc'h on the dock

Christine Casimiro

French Navy’s First Next-Generation, All-Digital Frigate Heads to Homeport

The French Navy’s first of five Amiral Ronarc’h-class Frégate de Défense et d'Intervention (FDI) frigates has left the Naval Group shipyard.

17 September

Inder Singh Bisht

Navantia Launches Spain’s First F-110 Frigate Ahead of Schedule

Navantia has launched the first F-110-class frigate, F-111 Bonifaz, a key milestone in the modernization of the Spanish Navy’s surface fleet.

17 September

Giulia Bernacchi

Thales, BAE Systems to Collaborate on Next-Gen UK Submarine Sonar

Thales and BAE Systems have entered a new phase of their partnership to advance next-generation submarine sonar capabilities for the UK.

15 September

Inder Singh Bisht

Hanwha, Babcock to Partner on Multi-Billion Dollar Canadian Sub Bid

Hanwha Ocean has signed a teaming agreement with Babcock Canada for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project competition.

15 September

Rendering of NVL's naval vessel portfolio. Photo: Rheinmetaill/NVL

Rojoef Manuel

Rheinmetall Moves Into Naval Shipbuilding With Lürssen Buyout

German defense contractor Rheinmetall has agreed to acquire NVL from the Bremen-based Lürssen Group, marking a major step in the consolidation of Germany’s defense shipbuilding sector.

15 September

A US Air Force B-2 Spirit, center, from the 72nd Test and Evaluation Squadron assigned to the 53rd Wing, a Royal Norwegian Air Force P-8 Poseidon, center back, and four Royal Norwegian Air Force F-35 Lightning II, right and left, fly in formation over Norway.

Giulia Bernacchi

US, Norway Test QUICKSINK Maritime Strike Weapon With B-2 Bomber

The US and Norway conducted a joint maritime strike, with a B-2 Spirit bomber deploying QUICKSINK munitions to sink a surface target.

14 September

An Australian submarine surfaces from the waters in the foreground. Land is seen peeking in the far background, with the whole scene illuminated by sunlight peering out of the clouds above.

Staff Writer With AFP

Australia to Spend $8B on Nuclear Sub Shipyard Facility

Australia will spend an initial $12 billion Australian dollars ($8 billion) to upgrade shipyard facilities for a future fleet of nuclear-powered submarines, the government said Sunday.

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