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Damen Asks Kongsberg to Supply Propeller Systems for Belgian-Dutch ASW Frigates

April 19, 2024 @ 04:01 AM

Damen Naval has awarded Kongsberg Maritime Sweden a contract to supply controllable pitch propellers and shaft lines for four Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) frigates destined for the Netherlands and Belgium. Under the terms of the contract, Kongsberg will provide four sets of its controllable pitch propeller systems, along with associated equipment such as blades, hubcaps, hubs, and shaft lines
Australia to Invest $80B Over Next Decade to Boost Navy Capability

April 18, 2024 @ 03:45 AM

Australia plans to invest more than $80 billion to enhance its Navy with nuclear-powered submarines, upgraded subsea warfare capabilities, an expanded surface combatant fleet, and advanced missile systems over the next decade. Canberra is earmarking between $53 billion and $63 billion over the next decade to fortify its Navy's capabilities, focusing on conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines, and associated infrastructure
Leidos' Gibbs & Cox Unveils MODEP Concept to Convert Oil Rigs into...

April 15, 2024 @ 12:40 PM

Gibbs & Cox, a division of Leidos, announced plans to repurpose surplus oil rigs into mobile missile defense and resupply bases at the Sea Air Space 2024 exposition. This initiative, known as the Mobile Defense/Depot Platform (MODEP) Concept, aims to address armament and resupply challenges faced by the U
French Aircraft Carrier to be Deployed in Mediterranean Under NATO Command

April 13, 2024 @ 05:19 AM

France's aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle and its strike group will operate under NATO command in the Mediterranean Sea for the first time. This deployment follows the carrier's return to service after undergoing maintenance last year
Netherlands MoD, Dutch Naval Design Collaborate on USV Development

April 13, 2024 @ 04:29 AM

The Netherlands defense ministry and Dutch Naval Design have entered into a partnership to develop unmanned surface vessels (USVs) for maritime operations, expected to be ready for deployment in about four years. The contract formalizing this collaboration was signed two days ago
Damen Asks Dutch firm to Supply Freshwater Systems for Belgian-Dutch ASW Frigates

April 13, 2024 @ 03:27 AM

Damen Naval will partner with Dutch company Hatenboer-Water on all freshwater systems on board the four Anti-Submarine Warfare Frigates (ASWF) being built for the Netherlands and Belgium. Safe and clean water on board is essential and we look forward to working with Hatenboer-Water, Damen said in a statement
Japan Considered for Involvement in AUKUS Partnership on Defense Projects

April 9, 2024 @ 09:55 AM

The United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom are exploring the possibility of collaborating with Japan on advanced defense projects within the framework of the AUKUS partnership. “Japan is being considered because of its strengths and its close defense partnership with all three countries,” said Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh, who held a press conference today
Australian Navy Lays Sea Mines for the First Time in 50 Years

April 5, 2024 @ 05:23 AM

The Royal Australian Navy has laid sea mines for the first time in nearly 50 years during Exercise Dugong, a mine warfare and clearance diving activity held from March 4-22. The exercise was designed to test a combined force from Australia, New Zealand, and the U
S.Korean Navy Receives Third Jang Bogo-III Batch-I Submarine

April 4, 2024 @ 11:33 AM

The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) held a delivery and handover ceremony for the Shin Chae-ho, the third 3,000-ton submarine independently designed and built using Korean technology. The event took place at the HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Ulsan Shipyard on Thursday, April 4
Leonardo, New Zealand Industry Sign MoU to Offer AW159 Helicopter to NZ...

April 4, 2024 @ 06:05 AM

Leonardo has presented its AW159 Wildcat helicopter as a potential solution for the New Zealand Defense Force's (NZDF) Maritime Helicopter Replacement (MHR) program. As part of this proposal, Leonardo intends to establish a Wildcat Support Centre (NZ) at the RNZAF base in Auckland, pending successful participation in the MHR program

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