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21 December

Ranger, a US Navy unmanned surface vessel, is seen sailing blue-grey waters. Its hull is painted black and the word "RANGER" is painted on its hull, close to the front.

US Completes ‘No Touch’ Demo of Future Large Unmanned Surface Vessel Engine

The US Navy has completed a continuous power evaluation of a 1550-kilowatt diesel generator for large unmanned surface vessel operations.

21 December

Joe Saballa

South Korea to Develop AI-Based Naval Mine Detection System

South Korea’s Hanwha Systems is looking to enhance the country’s naval mine detection capability by developing a new system that leverages artificial intelligence.

21 December

Six Formidable-class Frigates are seen lined up in ocean waters. The grey-colored ships have their numbers painted on their hull, from 68 to 72.

Juster Domingo

Singapore to Upgrade Formidable-Class Frigates

Singapore-based tech group ST Engineering has secured a contract to supply mid-life upgrades to the Singapore's Formidable-class frigates.

20 December

The ENS Al-Qadeer (FFG-909) is show in the photo, occupying most of the frame. The starboard is decorated with Egypt's flag colors.

Juster Domingo

Egypt Receives Third MEKO A-200 Frigate

German shipbuilder ThyssenKrupp has delivered ENS Al-Qadeer (FFG-909) to the Egyptian Navy in a handover ceremony in Bremerhaven, Germany.

19 December

Staff Writer With AFP

US Announces 10-Nation Coalition to Combat Houthi Attacks in Red Sea

The US announced a 10-nation coalition to quell Houthi missile and drone attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea, with Britain, France, Bahrain, and Italy among countries joining the "multinational security initiative."

18 December

The guided missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) steams through the Persian Gulf April 15, 2014. The Arleigh Burke was underway in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Carlos M. Vazquez II/Released)

Rojoef Manuel

HII Lays Keel of US Navy’s 81st Arleigh Burke Destroyer

Ingalls Shipbuilding has laid the keel of the US Navy’s 81st Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, the USS George Neal, in Mississippi.

18 December

HMS Penzance leads HMS Shoreham out of Mina Salman Port in Bahrain whilst deployed on Op KIPION. The ships are both Sandown Class minehunters, each crewed by a dedicated team of 41. From specially trained divers to remote mine disposal system experts, this courageous unit detects and destroys hidden dangers all over the globe.

Rojoef Manuel

Babcock to Maintain Ukraine’s Sandown Minehunting Vessels

Babcock has received a three-year contract to sustain and support two Sandown-class mine countermeasures vessels for the Ukrainian Navy.

18 December

Japan-Colombia Overseas Training Cruise 2022

Staff Writer With AFP

Japan, ASEAN to Boost Maritime Security Ties With Eye on China

Southeast Asian and Japanese leaders agreed to boost maritime security cooperation in the face of Beijing's growing assertiveness.

15 December

Joe Saballa

Indian Navy Grappling With Shortage of 10,000 Personnel

The Indian Navy is experiencing a shortage of over 10,000 personnel, creating a considerable workforce gap that could affect its defense capabilities.

14 December