Brazil Sinks Ex-Sao Paulo Aircraft Carrier
Brazilian Navy sank its former aircraft carrier ex-NAe Sao Paulo in the Atlantic Ocean causing environmentalist concerns.
Navy / Maritime News
Britain: Type 32 Frigates not Cancelled
British Defence Secretary Ben Wallace told parliament on Monday that the Type 32 frigate programme is continuing despite rumours of a cancellation.
Jacques Chevallier-class LSS completes the first sea trial
The French Navy’s future lead Jacques Chevallier-class LSS has completed the initial sea trial series, which took place between January 25 and 28, 2023.
The Last “Section 50” Component Delivered for Type 214
Turkish company in the maritime industry, Gürdesan, has delivered the last “Section 50” structure to the Gölcük Naval Shipyard Command.
DARPA Selects Liberty Lifter X-Plane Performer Teams
Two teams will design DARPA’s Liberty Lifter Seaplane Wing-in-Ground Effect full-scale demonstrator.
GAO: Navy’s Ships Suffer Continuous Breakdowns and Failures
GAO report states that the Navy’s sustainment challenges have worsened across the ship classes. Similarly, the cost per sailing hour has also increased.
French Navy Erases Pennant Numbers
French Navy continues to experiment with erasing pennant numbers of ships. The force will erase identification signs on amphibious assault ships.
NSM Upgrade of Type 23 Frigate Begins
Programmed NSM (Naval Strike Missile) upgrade activities for Type 23 platforms have started. HMS Somerset (F 82) is the first ship to be refitted with NSM.
Malaysia reduced its order for Maharaja Lela-class LCS
RMN has confirmed receiving five LCS instead of the six ordered initially.The head of the RMN, confirmed the reductions were made to resume the stalled project.
Turkiye Develops Own Helicopter Rapid Securing Device
Turkiye developed an indigenous Helicopter Hauldown and Rapid Securing Device (RSD). Altınay completed design and development activities for RSD.
Iranian Ships Set Sail for Circumnavigation
Iranian Navy ships set sail for the circumnavigation. According to the Tasnim News Agency, ships under the 86th Flotilla are headed to Rio de Janeiro.
India Starts MiG-29K Trials on Indigenous Aircraft Carrier
India has reached an milestone in the indigenous aircraft carrier program. The jet belongs to the Indian Navy spotted on INS Vikrant (R 11).
Hensoldt to Modernise Latin American Type 209
Hensoldt will replace SERO 40 periscope of a Type 209 submarine belonging to an undisclosed navy in Latin America.
Pakistan Lays Keel of Indigenously Designed Gun Boat
Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works (KS&EW) laid the keel of 1st indigenously designed gunboat in a ceremony held at Karachi Shipyard.
