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8 July

Japan's 10th Mogami-class multi-mission stealth frigate, the JS Nagara (FFM-10)

Mitsubishi Transfers 10th Mogami Warship to Japanese Navy

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force has taken delivery of its 10th Mogami-class multi-mission stealth frigate, the JS Nagara (FFM-10), from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.

8 July

first composite superstructure and mast for the Republic of Singapore Navy's Victory-class Multi-Role Combat Vessel (MRCV)

Rojoef Manuel

Singapore Accepts First Composite Superstructure for Victory Combat Ship

Swedish defense contractor Saab and Singapore industry partner Penguin Shipyard International have delivered the first composite superstructure and mast for the Republic of Singapore Navy's Victory-class Multi-Role Combat Vessel program.

8 July

Christine Casimiro

Indonesia’s PT PAL Launches Third Philippine Navy Landing Dock Vessel

Indonesian shipbuilder PT PAL has launched the third landing dock vessel for the Philippine Navy at its Surabaya shipyard.

8 July

Staff Writer With AFP

China Signals ‘New Normal’ With Coast Guard Patrols Off Taiwan’s East

China has signalled its intent to maintain a new coast guard patrol east of Taiwan, analysts say, as Beijing dials up pressure on the self-ruled island that it claims is part of its territory.

7 July

Rojoef Manuel

HII to Extend US Navy’s Lionfish Undersea Drone Production

HII has signed a contract to continue building unmanned underwater vehicles as part of the US Navy’s Lionfish program, expanding an effort that could grow to 200 platforms valued at more than $347 million.

7 July

Jodesz Gavilan

Lockheed Martin to Buy Ultra Maritime in $3.45B Undersea Defense Deal

Lockheed Martin is expanding its undersea warfare portfolio with a $3.45-billion agreement to acquire Ultra Maritime.

7 July

Staff Writer With AFP

Japan, China Coast Guards Face Off Near Disputed Islands

Ships from Japan's and China's coast guards faced off near disputed islands, with each claiming they drove out the other's vessels that had intruded into their territorial waters.

7 July

Jodesz Gavilan

RENK Expands Naval Propulsion Business With David Brown Defence Deal

RENK Group is strengthening its position in the global naval propulsion market through the planned acquisition of UK-based David Brown Defence.

7 July

Staff Writer With AFP

Canada Chooses Germany’s TKMS to Build New Fleet of Submarines

Canada has chosen Germany's Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems to build its new multi-billion-dollar fleet of submarines, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday, as his government works to deepen defence ties with European NATO allies.

6 July