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China’s Fujian aircraft carrier departs for maiden sea trials

May 02 2024
The Fujian, third aircraft carrier of the People’s Republic of China, has taken to open water for its maiden sea trials. ...
Manta Ray prototype completes full-scale, in-water testing
A Manta Ray prototype uncrewed underwater vehicle has completed full-scale, in-water testing in the United States, as it heads towards real-world operational deployment.
May 02 2024
Royal Navy warships to carry DragonFire laser weapons by 2027
The United Kingdom has announced plans to install a newly developed DragonFire laser system on Royal Navy warships by 2027.
April 30 2024
Not so certain, SURTASS: Defence reviews naval sonar purchase among undersea options
The Australian government is reviewing its possible acquisition of the Surveillance Towed Array Sensor System Expeditionary (SURTASS-E) previously approved by the US State...
April 29 2024
US Navy takes delivery of next Virginia Class sub, USS New Jersey
Huntington Ingalls Industries has announced its Newport News Shipbuilding division has delivered Virginia Class fast-attack submarine New Jersey (SSN 796) to the US Navy.
April 26 2024
KBR secures $130m RAN contract
KBR has been appointed as the capability life cycle manager for the Royal Australian Navy’s amphibious and replenishment ships at Garden Island.
April 26 2024
Austal Australia, Greenroom Robotics successfully complete autonomous patrol boat trials for Navy
Austal Australia and WA-based autonomous systems SME Greenroom Robotics have successfully completed sea acceptance trials, including endurance trials, of the remote and...
April 23 2024
Royal Navy officially names sixth Astute Class attack submarine ahead of delivery
The Royal Navy has officially named its sixth Astute Class nuclear-powered attack submarine HMS Agamemnon, ahead of the vessel being launched later this year and...
April 23 2024
Babcock, Franmarine secure $10m RAN contract
The two companies will continue to provide biofouling management services and underwater sustainment to the Royal Australian Navy, with the contract extended to include all...
April 22 2024
3 Australian officers posted to US Virginia Class submarines
The Royal Australian Navy officers completed the US Navy’s 15-month nuclear submarine training program and will now be assigned to Virginia Class submarines based at...
April 19 2024