Big upgrade for Zumwalt weapon systems
The U.S. Navy is transforming a costly flub into a potent weapon with the first shipborne hypersonic weapon, which is being retrofitted aboard the...
Japan to allow joint development of new frigate
On November 28, the Japanese government announced that it has decided to allow joint development and production of Australia's new general purpose frigates, if...
Keel-laying for HMS Sheffield
On 29 November the first section of the fifth British Type 26 frigate’s was laid down. The ship will be commissioned as HMS Sheffield....
HMNZS Manawanui: human error blamed
Interim Report on HMNZS Manawanui Sinking
HMNZS Manawanui that grounded and sunk off the coast of Samoa was lost as a result of human error,...
Frigate replacement contract down to two
The Australian Government has down-selected two shipbuilders, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems, to progress designs for Australia’s future general purpose frigates.
The general...
New landing craft preferred design
The Australian Government has selected a design by Damen Shipyards Group as the preferred option for the Australian Defence Force's Landing Craft Heavy, the...
Update on US Frigate Program
On 20 November the US Congressional Research Service released the 36 page Navy Constellation (FFG-62) Class Frigate Program: Background and Issues for Congress report....
HMNZS Manawanui fuel removal update
Work will start soon on the removal of fuel and other pollutants from the HMNZS Manawanui, which sank last month off the coast of...
A warship in a box
By Steve Wills*
The ubiquitous shipping container, equipped with everything from cruise missiles to towed array sonars, generators, berthing, and command spaces, allows for the...
UK Navy ends review with ship scrappings
The UK Royal Navy has ended its full spectrum naval capability following the scrapping of two amphibious assault ships, HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark,...