Tag: frigate
NATO SNFs conduct combined Mediterranean training, reflecting alliance focus on FONOPS
NATO’s two Mediterranean-focused standing naval forces (SNFs) have conducted combined training in the region, with such training demonstrating the groups’ collective roles in supporting...
Exploring maritime capabilities: visiting ships announced for DSEI 23
In an increasingly contested maritime environment, staying at the forefront of innovation is vital to enable the UK and its allies to promote peace,...
Babcock and PGZ SA pen Framework Agreement to lead to Joint Venture
Following on from our Strategic Cooperation Agreement signed in March 2022, Babcock and PGZ SA, the Polish Armaments Groups – one of the largest...
Dutch reveal dates for BEL/NL frigate deliveries
The Netherlands Ministry of Defence (MoD) has revealed the delivery dates for the four new surface ships being procured under the collaborative Belgium/Netherlands anti-submarine...
EUNAVFOR, USN conduct first combined naval exercise
The European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) and the US Navy (USN) conducted their first combined naval exercise, both forces reported in late March.
In a...
Type 26 Frigate Promises Naval Interchangeability
Three navies are looking expectantly ahead at the advantages of the trilateral Type 26 frigate programme.
The United Kingdom’s Type 26 Global Combat Ship programme...
Babcock cuts steel for Royal Navy’s Type 31 frigate HMS VENTURER at Rosyth
Babcock, the aerospace, defence and security company, was joined by UK Secretary of State for Defence and Shipbuilding Tsar, Rt Hon Ben Wallace MP...
US Navy’s frigate construction programme picks up pace
Work on the US Navy’s (USN’s) Constellation-class guided missile frigate programme has reached another milestone with a 20 May contract modification to shipbuilder Fincantieri...
China’s Jiangkai frigate roll-out delivers global reach
Dr. Lee Willett - Like any navy seeking global presence, China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) will use its surface forces to project influence. A...