offshore patrol vessels

Louisiana Firm to Deliver Polar Icebreaker for US Coast Guard

The US Coast Guard has contracted Offshore Service Vessels to provide a commercially available icebreaker ship to support missions in polar regions.

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Australia Delivers Third Guardian Patrol Boat to Fiji

The Republic of Fiji has received its third Guardian-class patrol boat, the RFNS Timo, from Australia. The handover is part of the countries’ agreement to enhance regional security cooperation under the Pacific Maritime Security Program (PMSP).

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US Coast Guard Takes Delivery of 58th Sentinel Cutter From Bollinger

Bollinger Shipyards has handed over the 58th Sentinel-class fast response cutter to the US Coast Guard in Key West, Florida.

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Egyptian Navy to Equip Vessels With Safran Optronic and Navigation Tech

The Egyptian Navy has chosen French defense company Safran’s optronic and navigation system to be installed on 10 of its offshore patrol vessels.

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Montenegro Procures Two Offshore Patrol Vessels From France

French shipbuilder Kership has received a contract to supply two offshore patrol vessels for the Montenegrin Navy.

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Austal Delivers Eighth Evolved Cape Patrol Vessel to Royal Australian Navy

Austal has turned over the Royal Australian Navy’s eighth Evolved Cape-class patrol boat in Henderson, Western Australia.

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Australia Transfers Guardian Patrol Boat to Tuvalu

Australia has handed over a Guardian-class patrol boat to Tuvalu as as part of an initiative to enhance security among its allies in the South Pacific.

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US Army’s Watercraft Fleet Readiness Falls Below 40%: GAO

The US Army has struggled to maintain its watercraft fleet readiness, with fewer than 40 percent of vessels capable of performing missions in 2024.

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Indonesia Launches Two Offshore Patrol Vessels

Indonesia has launched the first two 295-foot offshore patrol vessels produced locally for the national navy arsenal.

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India Approves Massive $17B Purchase of Defense Equipment

India’s Defense Acquisition Council has approved a substantial $17 billion procurement of military hardware to enhance the country’s defense capabilities.

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