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....
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Construction begins on lead boat of new French Navy ballistic missile submarine class
French shipbuilder the Naval Group has begun construction of the lead boat of a new class of nuclear-powered, ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) ordered by the French Navy. Designated as third generation nuclear ballistic missile submarines (Sous-Marin Nucléaire Lanceur d’Engins de Troisieme Génération; SNLE 3G), the four new SSBNs will feature a number of improvements over […]
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Dutch defence ministry selects French design for replacement submarines
The Dutch Ministry of Defence has awarded French shipbuilder the Naval Group a preliminary contract for the design and construction of new expeditionary submarines for the Royal Netherlands Navy. The submarines will be diesel-electric powered variants of the nuclear-powered Barracuda-class boats...
Ναυπηγεία Σαλαμίνας: Ολοκληρώνουν την κατασκευή των τμημάτων για την 3η ελληνική φρεγάτα FDI HN «Φορμίων»
Η προ-εξοπλισμένη αποστολή μπλοκ της φρεγάτας είναι ένα σημαντικό βιομηχανικό και εμβληματικό ορόσημο στο πρόγραμμα FDI
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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VESSEL REVIEW | Niani – Senegalese Navy acquires missile-armed offshore patrol vessel
The Senegalese Navy has taken delivery of the second in a series of three offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) built by French shipyard Piriou. Named Niani, the second Walo-class OPV utilises a design developed by the Kership joint venture of Piriou and compatriot shipbuilder the Naval Group. The vessel...
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. […]
Maritime Security Vessel News Roundup | August 18 – French Navy’s newest submarine, Indonesian Navy minehunters and more
The Indonesian Navy commissions two surface ships into service while the French Navy acquires its newest nuclear-powered submarine. A future US Navy destroyer is launched into the water for the first time as construction of the lead ship of a new class of frigate for the Spanish Navy enters the...
Maritime Security Vessel News Roundup | July 25 – Singapore’s newest submarine, Hellenic Navy frigate construction and more
The US Navy commissions a new littoral combat ship as the US Coast Guard and the Republic of Singapore Navy take delivery of a fast cutter and a submarine, respectively. ..
French naval shipbuilder opens new office in Manila
French defence shipbuilder the Naval Group has expanded its operations in South-East Asia with the formal opening of a new office in the Philippines’ capital city o ..
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