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Qatar and Fincantieri have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that may see the Gulf country procure further naval vessels from the Italian firm. In a statement on January 24, 2020, …
Fincantieri Announces MoU with Qatar Read More
A keel-laying ceremony was held January 16 for the first of two Canadian Joint Support Ships being built at Seaspan’s Vancouver Shipyards. The ships are being built using modular construction …
Keel-Laying Ceremony Held for First Canadian Joint Support Ship Read More
The Russian Navy has commissioned a new missile boat. On December 29, Izvestia reported that the Black Sea Fleet has commissioned the Ingushetia, a Project 21631 Buyan-M missile boat. Vessels …
New Missile Boat Enters Russian Service Read More
On December 17, in a ceremony overseen by President Xi Jinping, China’s first domestically built aircraft carrier was commissioned into service with the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN). Construction of …
China Commissions First Domestically Built Aircraft Carrier into PLAN Service Read More
The U.S. Navy has awarded a $22.2 billion contract to General Dynamics Electric Boat for nine Block V Virginia class submarines, of which eight will be equipped with the Virginia …
U.S. Navy Awards $22 Billion Contract for Nine Virginia Class Subs Read More
After having been tapped as the preferred bidder in the British Ministry of Defense (MoD) competition for the design and build of the Type 31e general purpose (GP) frigates back …
Babcock Inks Royal Navy Type 31e Frigate Contract Read More
Delivery of Canada’s first Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship (AOPS) has been delayed yet again, and is not expected to take place until the end of March. Delivery of the …
Canadian Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship Delivery Delayed Again Read More
With apologies to Steinbeck, the best-laid plans of mice and conglomerates often go awry.
ThyssenKrupp Hits Reset on Restructuring Read More
Greece is in the early stages of a potential acquisition of a pair of French-built warships. On October 10, Greek Defense Minister Niko Panagiotopoulos and French Defense Minister Florence Parly …
Greece in Early Stages of Potential French Warship Buy Read More
The U.S. Congressional Budget Office has released its annual assessment of the Navy’s shipbuilding plan. The latest report covers the service’s FY20 budget request and long-term spending plans. The Navy’s …
CBO Releases Analysis of U.S. Navy’s FY20 Shipbuilding Plan Read MoreSign up for the latest blog posts and products sent straight to your inbox.