warship

Nov- 2024 -

12 November

Sea

The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71) is participating in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and six submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC exercise from June 26 to Aug. 1, in and around the Hawaiian Islands. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2014 is the 24th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Joseph Pfaff/Released)

US Navy Extends Service Life of Three Ticonderoga Guided Missile Cruisers

The US Navy has provided upgrades to three Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruisers to extend their service life for 10 years from 2026 to 2029.

8 November

Europe

Saab Autonomous Ocean Core visualization

Christine Casimiro

Saab Launches New Autonomous Capability for Naval Vessels

Swedish defense giant Saab has unveiled the “Autonomous Ocean Core,” its latest control system for military and civilian naval platforms.

8 November

Europe

Christine Casimiro

Peruvian Navy Selects Kongsberg Propulsion for New Frigate

Peru has awarded Kongsberg Maritime a contract to supply its propulsion systems for the navy’s first warship under its new frigate program.

Oct- 2024 -

14 October

Sea

Concept of Finnish Navy's future Pohjanmaa-class corvettes

Rojoef Manuel

RMC Cuts Steel of Second Finnish Navy Pohjanmaa Corvette

Rauma Marine Constructions has cut the steel of the Finnish Navy’s second Pohjanmaa-class multi-purpose corvette.

11 October

Sea

Rendering of the UK Royal Navy's Inspiration-class (Type 31) frigate

Rojoef Manuel

Babcock Cuts Steel of Third British Inspiration Frigate

Babcock has begun construction of the UK Royal Navy’s third future Inspiration-class (Type 31) frigate at its Rosyth shipyard in Scotland.

Sep- 2024 -

26 September

DOD Contracts

Christine Casimiro

US Orders Four More Amphibious Warships From HII for $9.5B

The US Navy has awarded HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding a $9.5-billion multi-ship procurement in two separate contracts to build four amphibious warships.

Jul- 2024 -

1 July

Sea

Al Emarat, the UAE Navy's second Gowind-class corvette, is seen docked at a pier. The ship is decorated with colors and flags attached to a banner hoisted up the ship's mast.

Juster Domingo

Naval Group Delivers Second Gowind Corvette to UAE Navy

Naval Group has handed over the second Gowind-class multi-mission corvette to the UAE Navy in Lorient, western France.

Feb- 2024 -

14 February

Sea

The French frigate Aconit (F713) is seen docked in what appears to be a pier. Its hull is painted gray. A rope is seen tied to its front. It has flags of varying colors decorated beside its mast. The water is a deep, dark blue. The background is a blue sky with purple clouds, reflecting the sun out of frame.

Juster Domingo

Naval Group Finishes French Frigate Aconit Modernization

French shipbuilder Naval Group has completed the modernization of the French frigate Aconit (F713) following dockside and sea trials.

6 February

Europe

Joe Saballa

UK Defence Committee Warns Military Unfit for War

The UK parliament has been warned that the British military is not sufficiently prepared for an all-out war due to ongoing recruitment and stockpile shortages.

Dec- 2023 -

25 December

War

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukraine Destroys Russian Fleet Ship: Air Force

Ukraine's air force said it had destroyed a Russian fleet ship in the Black Sea suspected of carrying drones for use in Moscow's war against Kyiv.

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