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AWARDS 2023 | Innovative Patrol Boat – Matawha – One2three Naval Architects & Sentinel Boats

Innovative Patrol Boat – Matawha – One2three Naval Architects & Sentinel Boats These impressively versatile and innovative patrol/workboats were recently delivered to the Royal New Zealand Navy by their Tasmanian builder Sentinel Boats. Classed by the navy, in typically clumsy naval parlance, as littoral manoeuvre craft (LMC), they are, given their intended roles, revolutionary. Constructed […]

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Maritime Security Vessel News Roundup | December 14 – Russian submarines, UK fisheries patrol catamaran and more

The Russian Navy welcomes two new submarines into service as trials begin for a fisheries protection vessel for a UK operator. The Royal New Zealand Navy will conduct testing of an unmanned vehicle powered by renewable energy sources. Finally, an order has been placed for a minehunting remotely...

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VESSEL REVIEW | Matawha – Fast multi-role boats for Royal New Zealand Navy

The Royal New Zealand Navy has taken delivery of three new high-speed craft in a series built by Australia-based the PFG Group via its Sentinel Boats division. The 12.6- by 3.73-metre littoral manoeuvre craft (LMC) have been named Matawha (“Copper Shark”), Ururoa (“Great White Shark”), and Mako...

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Maritime Security Vessel News Roundup | November 1 – South African inshore patrol vessel, Canadian naval support ship and more

The South African Navy christens its newest patrol vessel while the Royal New Zealand Navy welcomes three new fast boats to its littoral warfare force. Construction meanwhile continues on a patrol vessel for the Nigerian Navy and a support ship for the Royal Canadian Navy. South African Navy christens second Warrior-class patrol vessel The South […]

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Japan’s New Defense Minister Looking to Improve Country’s Defense Posture Amid Chinese Aggression

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopter carrier JS Izumo (DDH 183) and U.S. Navy Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD-2) sail in formation during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 28. US Navy Photo

As Japan’s new defense chief, Yasukazu Hamada plans to improve Japan’s defense posture and capabilities, he said Wednesday.

The Chinese military’s recent activities, combined with their lack of transparency regarding national defense policies and military capabilities, have...

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Former Royal New Zealand Navy patrol vessels to be sold to Ireland

The New Zealand Defence Force will sell two decommissioned Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) inshore patrol vessels (IPVs) to the Republic of Ireland’s Department of De ..

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Royal New Zealand Navy supply ship sails for Antarctica

Following its deployment to Tonga to provide essential aid supplies, refueling services and water generation, the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) fleet supply ship HMNZS Ao ..

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US Navy deploys destroyer for Tonga disaster relief effort

The US Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Sampson is underway supporting the disaster relief efforts in Tonga following the volcanic eruption and tsuna ..

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New Zealand Defence Force prepares ships for Tonga tsunami response

The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is currently preparing ships as part of the New Zealand government’s response to a recent tsunami that affected the island nati ..

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U.S. Vinson Carrier Strike Group Drills with Japanese Force in South China Sea

Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67), U.S. Navy Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57), U.S. Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69), Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Murasame-class destroyer JS Murasame (DD 101), and JMSDF Izumo-class helicopter destroyer JS Kaga (DDH 184) transit together in the South China Sea on Oct. 30, 2021. US Navy...

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