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Nov- 2025 -

7 November

Rendered photo of C2 Robotics Australia Speartooth LUUV

Australian Consortium to Build Underwater ‘Network’ for Northern Naval Watch

Thales Australia, Austal, and C2 Robotics have teamed up to develop a sub-sea “surveillance network” designed to monitor and secure Australia’s northern maritime chokepoints.

5 November

Asia Pacific

The Royal Australian Navy's the third Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel, NUSHIP Pilbara (OPV 205).

Rojoef Manuel

Australian Navy Launches Third Arafura Patrol Boat ‘Pilbara’

The Royal Australian Navy has launched NUSHIP Pilbara (OPV 205), the third Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel, at the Henderson Maritime Precinct.

4 November

Americas

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

Rojoef Manuel

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.

Sep- 2025 -

26 September

Asia Pacific

Evolved Cape Class Patrol Boat ADV Cape Spencer. (Image provided by Austal) *** Local Caption *** Defence has accepted the ninth Evolved Cape Class Patrol Boat built at Henderson shipyard in Western Australia, ADV Cape Spencer. Built by Austal Ships Pty Ltd under project SEA1445 Phase 1, the Evolved Cape Class Patrol Boats contribute to the whole of Government effort to protect Australia's borders and offshore interests. ADV Cape Spencer will work alongside other Royal Australian Navy and Australian Border Force vessels enhancing the capability for civil maritime surveillance and enforcement in Australian waters.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Accepts Ninth Evolved Cape Patrol Boat From Austal

Austal has turned over the ninth Evolved Cape-class patrol boat, the ADV Cape Spencer (P225), to the Royal Australian Navy.

26 September

Americas

Sentinel-class fast response cutters (FRC) at USCG Bahrain Station.

Rojoef Manuel

US Coast Guard Orders More Sentinel Cutters From Bollinger

The US Coast Guard has awarded Bollinger Shipyards a $507-million contract option to build 10 additional Sentinel-Class fast response cutters.

18 September

Business

Inder Singh Bisht

Spain Orders Upgraded BAM Offshore Patrol Vessels Worth $847 Million

The Spanish government has authorized the contracting process for Navantia to construct two new offshore patrol vessels for the Spanish Navy.

Jul- 2025 -

30 July

Asia Pacific

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

India Starts Building First AI-Equipped Patrol Vessel to Counter Maritime Threats

India has kicked off construction of its first AI-equipped patrol vessel, built to protect maritime borders and support multi-role missions across its exclusive economic zone.

Jun- 2025 -

9 June

Americas