Indonesian state-owned shipbuilder PAL and French defence manufacturer the Naval Group have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the aim of enhancing joint capabilities in fulfilling the needs of operators of naval vessels in potential domestic and foreign markets. The partnership...
Scorpene class
Partnership to build variant of Scorpene-class submarine for Indonesian Navy
French defence manufacturer the Naval Group and Indonesian state-owned shipbuilder PAL have entered into an agreement on the construction of a variant of the Scorpene-class diesel-electric submarine tailored to suit the needs of the Indonesian Navy. The contract calls for the construction of two submarines at PAL’s facilities with the Naval Group providing technological assistance. […]
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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. […]
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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Maritime Security Vessel News Roundup | January 27 – A French Navy interceptor, Qatar’s newest amphibious ship and more
An Indian Navy submarine enters service as the French Navy takes delivery of a new interceptor boat. Construction is meanwhile underway on a new amphibious ship for the Q ..
Maritime Security Vessel News Roundup | December 23 – Japanese and Indian warship deliveries, Italian-Greek corvette production deal and more
New vessels have been handed over to the Indian Navy and the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force as a US Navy destroyer commences trials. Construction has meanwhile begun o ..
OPINION | Submarines for the Philippines: the AUKUS inspiration
The Philippines was a lonely voice in Southeast Asia expressing support for Australia’s aspiration to obtain nuclear-powered submarines under the AUKUS arrangement with ..
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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 ..
Indian Navy’s final Kalvari-class submarine floated out
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders has floated out the final one of six Kalvari-class diesel-electric submarines being built for the Indian Navy. The future INS Vagsheer will then ..
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