The Norwegian Coast Guard christens the newest addition to its patrol fleet as construction is underway on frigates for the Brazilian and Indonesian Navies and a new class of US Army landing craft. A Turkish firm secures a contract for the build and delivery of surface combatants to the Royal...
Brazilian Navy
Keel laid for new Brazilian Navy frigate
Germany’s ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS), via Brazilian subsidiary ThyssenKrupp Estaleiro Brasil Sul, has laid the keel of a new frigate slated for the Brazilian Navy. The ship, which will be named Jeronimo de Albuquerque, will be the second of the four-strong Tamandare-class. The frigate is...
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Brazilian Navy’s third Riachuelo-class submarine hits the water
Brazilian shipyard Itaguaí Construções Navais has launched the third Riachuelo-class diesel-electric submarine ordered by the Brazilian Navy. Like its Riachuelo-class sisters, the future Tonelero is a variant of the Scorpene-class boats originally developed by French shipbuilder the Naval Group....
Maritime Security Vessel News Roundup | January 25 – Brazil’s newest submarine, Turkish and Taiwanese frigates and more
The Turkish Navy commissions its newest surface combatant while the Brazilian Navy welcomes a locally-built submarine into service. A fast transport with a range of onboard medical facilities is handed over to the US Navy. Finally, a Taiwanese yard starts construction of a light frigate for anti-submarine missions. Turkish Navy commissions lead ship of new […]
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Maritime Security Vessel News Roundup | October 11 – A new Hellenic Navy frigate, Brazil’s first nuclear-powered submarine and more
The US Navy and the Papua New Guinea Defence Force formally welcome new vessels into service. A future multi-role frigate for the Hellenic Navy is floated out. Finally, Brazil starts building its first nuclear-powered submarine. US Navy commissions destroyer Jack H. Lucas The US Navy commissioned the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Jack H. […]
COLUMN | Profile of South America’s riverine forces on the rise [Naval Gazing]
Many people would be surprised to learn that at least 17 nations with no coastline are known to operate combat vessels, in order to maintain riverine and lacustrine secur ..
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Decommissioned aircraft carrier languishes off Brazil as dispute with scrappers continues
A decommissioned aircraft carrier is once again under the ownership of the Brazilian Navy after the Turkish company that had earlier purchased the vessel for recycling re ..
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Maritime Security Vessel News Roundup | September 15 – Brazil’s newest submarine, Jamaican customs patrol boat, Swedish unmanned interceptor and more
A new submarine enters service with the Brazilian Navy and Jamaica will soon begin operating a new boat for customs enforcement duties. Sweden is conducting trials of a n ..
Work Boat World Research and Training Vessel Orders and Deliveries Roundup – June 14, 2022
Research vessel deliveries include a new Arctic workboat for Svalbard in Norway and a multi-disciplinary vessel for an Irish owner. Orders have meanwhile been placed for ..
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Brazilian Navy awards helicopter carrier through life support contract to UK firm
Defence company the Babcock International Group has been awarded a four-year contract to deliver through life support to the Brazilian Navy’s flagship, the helicopt ..
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