LPD News

Dutch Navy Opts for New Ship to Replace OPVs and LPDs
Navy / Maritime

Dutch Navy Opts for New Ship to Replace OPVs and LPDs

The Dutch MoD announced a plan to replace four OPVs and two LPDs with a new class of six ships that can simultaneously perform the former’s missions.

Ship Deployed UAV on the Way
Navy / Maritime

Ship Deployed UAV on the Way

Turkish Defence Ministry (MSB) plans to have “Ship Deployed UAV” for future navy requirements.

French Navy Erases Pennant Numbers
Navy / Maritime

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.

Former Flagship, Current “Victorinox”: HMS Albion Visited İzmir
Navy / Maritime

Former Flagship, Current “Victorinox”: HMS Albion Visited İzmir

The U.K. Royal Navy amphibious assault ship HMS Albion (L14), which currently leads the United Kingdom’s Littoral Response Group (North), visited Turkiye.