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The US Navy’s newest Independence-variant littoral combat ship (LCS), the future USS Oakland (LCS 24), will be christened in Mobile, Alabama, on June 29. “The christening of the future… [[ This is a content...

Since the Brazilian Navy has formally decommissioned the aircraft carrier NAe São Paulo (A12) on 22 November 2018, PHM Atlantico (A140) multipurpose amphibious helicopter carrier (Porta-Helicópteros Multipropósito) has assumed the service’s flagship role. The...

The US Navy’s (USN’s) shifting focus on directed-energy weapons, autonomous systems, and unmanned operations is sparking greater interest in developing more advanced energy sources and storage capabilities. “Today, the US Navy is on the...

The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced details of industry-led development projects that are progressing under its programme to accelerate import substitution in defence. In a statement on 26 June, the MoD said...

The Senate on Thursday directed the Pentagon to establish a strategic Arctic port from which Navy and Coast Guard vessels could operate to demonstrate U.S. commitment to the region and further U.S. interests there....

A minesweeper of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) has collided with a cargo ship off the coast of Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. The incident occurred around midnight on June 26 while the… [[ This...

Pentagon’s No.1 weapons supplier Lockheed Martin Corp has confirmed that LCS 17, the future USS Indianapolis, recently completed her Acceptance Trials. “U.S. Navy tests the ship before delivery to ensure she’s capable of serving...

The US Coast Guard (USCG) has announced that Charleston, South Carolina will be the home of its newest national security cutter (NSC). “I am pleased to announce that Charleston, South Carolina will… [[ This...

Advanced Technology International (ATI) has been awarded a new Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) by the US Naval Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) to build and manage a naval surface… [[ This is a content...

The US Navy’s littoral combat ship (LCS) 17, the future USS Indianapolis, has completed acceptance trials in Lake Michigan, Lockheed Martin said. This is the ship’s final significant… [[ This is a content summary...

The US Navy (USN) is advancing plans to introduce a powered, longer-range version of the air-launched AGM-154C-1 Joint Stand Off Weapon (JSOW) into service in fiscal year (FY) 2025. JSOW is a medium-range air-to-surface...

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) conducted their first joint drill in the South China Sea (SCS) on 26 June. JMSDF helicopter carrier JS Izumo , Murasame-class guided-missile...

Rival industry teams bidding for the UK Royal Navy’s Type 31e frigate programme have submitted their technical and commercial proposals to the UK’s Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) organisation. In December 2018 Atlas Elektronik...

South Korea’s LIG Nex1 showcased a sea demonstration of its prototype Hae Gum (Sea Sword) unmanned surface vessel (USV) to the public for the first time at Changwon Marine Defense Exhibition 2019 held in...

A Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) minesweeper collided with a Japanese cargo ship in the Seto Inland Sea off the coast of Hiroshima Prefecture on 27 June, a JMSDF spokesperson told Jane’s . No...

By the end of the year the Navy will deliver a mine warfare (MIW) plan to Congress that will double as congressionally-mandated certification the service is ready to replace its legacy capabilities, a Navy...

The future USS Indianapolis (LCS-17) Freedom-variant Littoral Combat Ship finished acceptance trials while the future Independence-variant USS Cincinnati (LCS-20) was delivered to the Navy this week. LCS-17, built by Fincantieri Marinette Marine in Wisconsin,...

Britain’s biggest defense company BAE Systems has confirmed that U.S. Marine Corps awards contract to develop new variants for the Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) Family of Vehicles. BAE Systems, along with teammate Iveco Defence...

The French Navy celebrated the completion of the construction of its sixth multi-mission frigate, FREMM Normandie, in Lorient on June 25. As explained, the celebration marked not only the end of work… [[ This...