Fincantieri Displays FCx30 Light Frigate Design
Italian Fincantieri, well-known for Carlo Bergamini-class FREMM frigates, put the FCx30 modular frigate design on display at the World Defense Show 2024.
Navy / Maritime News
HMS Queen Elizabeth sidelined from largest NATO exercises
Royal Navy’s flagship, HMS Queen Elizabeth (R08), will be replaced by HMS Prince of Wales (R09) at the largest NATO exercise due to a propeller problem.
Russian Tarantul-class Corvette Sunk by Kamikaze USVs
Ukrainian sources shared the video of a kamikaze USV attack on a Russian Tarantul-class corvette, showing the corvette’s sinking.
U.S. Aircraft Carriers Conduct Exercise With JMSDF
Aircraft Carrier strike groups of the U.S. Navy Conducted exercises with the Japanese Navy’s Hyuga-class helicopter destroyer JS Ise.
ASELSAN, STM and ASFAT Sign a New Agreement
ASELSAN signed a new agreement with STM Defence and ASFAT Inc. to supply a submarine modernisation programme.
Aerosonde UAV Takes Off from Independence-class LCS
Textron’s Aerosonde UAV, developed for ISR missions, has taken off from USS Savannah (LCS-28), the Independence-class LCS.
Dendias: Greece and U.S. co-produce Constellation Frigates
Greek Defence Minister Dendias stated that Greece and the U.S. will co-design and co-produce Constellation class frigates.
HII to Overhaul USS Harry S. Truman Aircraft Carrier
HII has been awarded a contract to overhaul and refuel the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75).
The U.S. Navy Establishes Unmanned Systems Task Group
The U.S. Navy’s Task Force 59 formed a new sub-force to operate unmanned systems, Task Force 59.1.
A New Export Contract from ASELSAN
ASELSAN informed the Public Disclosure Platform (KAP) that it signed a new export contract. The country name is not shared.
Thyssenkrupp and Thales to Modernise Greece’s Frigates
Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and Thales have signed an agreement to modernise the Hellenic Navy’s MEKO-200HN frigates.
French Aircraft Carrier Charles de Gaulle Returns to Sea
French Navy “Marine Nationale” announced on its website that French Aircraft Carrier Charles de Gaulle Returned to Sea after extensive modernisation efforts.
Norway Seeks Partners for the New Frigates
Norway is seeking international partners to join its frigate programme to replace the Fridtjof Nansen-class frigates.
TB3 Makes Its International Debut at UMEX, UAE
Turkiye’s first fixed-wing marine UCAV TB3 was introduced to the international arena at UMEX, which is held in the UAE.
