Austal Australia Delivers Final Guardian Patrol Boat to Maldives
Austal Australia has handed over the 24th and final Guardian-class vessel to the Republic of Maldives as part of the Pacific Patrol Boat Replacement Project with Canberra.
Fincantieri to Transform Italian Navy Patrol Frigates Into Full Combat Standard
Fincantieri has signed an agreement to upgrade the Italian Navy’s Pattugliatore Polivalente d’Altura multipurpose offshore patrol frigates into “full combat” systems.
Indian Navy Boosts Fleet With Frigates, Corvettes, Survey Vessel
The Indian Navy has taken delivery of multiple domestically built vessels, marking key shipbuilding milestones and underscoring its push for defense self-reliance.
Latvia Builds Next-Gen Tactical Catamaran to Bolster Maritime Defense
Latvia is moving to expand its naval capabilities with a new multi-role offshore platform designed to address modern maritime security challenges and emerging threats.
Italian Navy Test-Fires Aster 30 Missile From P432 Offshore Patrol Vessel
The Italian Navy has conducted a live-fire test of an MBDA-made Aster 30 missile from the Raimondo Montecuccoli (P432) multi-purpose offshore patrol vessel (OPV).
Fincantieri Delivers Second Indonesian Navy Brawijaya Patrol Ship
The Indonesian Navy has received its second Brawijaya-class offshore patrol vessel from Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri.
Mitsubishi Launches 8th Miyako Patrol Ship, Delivers 6th to Japan Coast Guard
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has launched a new Miyako-class large patrol vessel for the Japan Coast Guard and delivered another ship of the same series.
Fincantieri, Navantia Launch Joint Venture for European Patrol Corvette Program
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and Spain’s Navantia have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a joint venture in support of the multinational European Patrol Corvette program.
Turkey to Export Armed Patrol Boats to Southeast Asia in First Regional Sale
Turkey will export two armored, weaponized multi-purpose patrol boats to a Southeast Asian country, marking its first sale of this class of naval platform to the region.
Fincantieri Debuts Italian Navy’s Lead Next-Gen Offshore Patrol Vessel
Fincantieri has launched the first platform of the Italian Navy’s next-generation offshore patrol vessel program in Riva Trigoso.
Colombia Takes Delivery of Locally Built Ocean Patrol Vessel
Colombian state-owned shipyard COTECMAR has delivered an Ocean Patrol Vessel to the navy as part of a program launched in 2016.
‘Mix-and-Match’ Naval Fleet Concept Takes Shape in Denmark
Odense Maritime Technology is pitching a new concept for an “all-around” family of naval vessels, presenting four designs capable of handling a wide range of missions.
Philippine Navy Receives First Rajah Sulayman Patrol Boat From S. Korea
The Philippine Navy has accepted the lead Rajah Sulayman-class offshore patrol vessel from South Korea as part of a 2022 contract.
US Coast Guard Taps Bollinger, Rauma for Six Arctic Security Cutters
The US Coast Guard has contracted Louisiana-based Bollinger Shipyards and Rauma Marine Constructions in Finland for the construction of six Arctic Security Cutters.
Australia Expands Evolved Cape Patrol Fleet With Two Additional Boats
Australia has contracted Austal Limited to build two Evolved Cape-class patrol vessels for the country’s border force.
Watchdog Flags US Coast Guard’s $17B Heritage Cutter Program for Design Issues, Rising Costs
The Government Accountability Office found the US Coast Guard’s Heritage-class Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) program at risk of delays and cost spikes due to ships being built before designs were fully finished.
Japan Coast Guard Receives Fifth Miyako Patrol Vessel From Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Maritime Systems has delivered the fifth Miyako-class large patrol vessel, the JCG Goto (PL-205), to the Japan Coast Guard in Tamano, Okayama Prefecture.
Bulgaria’s First Multipurpose Modular Patrol Vessel Begins Sea Trials
German shipbuilder Naval Vessels Lürssen has launched sea trials of the first multipurpose modular patrol vessel for the Bulgarian Navy.
Lead Philippine Navy Patrol Boat Undergoes Sea Trials in S. Korea
The Philippine Navy’s first Sulayman-class offshore patrol vessel, the BRP Rajah Sulayman (PS-20), has begun sea trials off South Korea.
Australian Consortium to Build Underwater ‘Network’ for Northern Naval Watch
Thales Australia, Austal, and C2 Robotics have teamed up to develop a sub-sea “surveillance network” designed to monitor and secure Australia’s northern maritime chokepoints.
Australian Navy Launches Third Arafura Patrol Boat ‘Pilbara’
The Royal Australian Navy has launched NUSHIP Pilbara (OPV 205), the third Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel, at the Henderson Maritime Precinct.
Bollinger Delivers 61st Sentinel Cutter to US Coast Guard
Bollinger Shipyards has handed over the US Coast Guard’s 61st Sentinel-class patrol boat in Key West, Florida, as part of the ongoing Fast Response Cutter program.
Australia Accepts Ninth Evolved Cape Patrol Boat From Austal
Austal has turned over the ninth Evolved Cape-class patrol boat, the ADV Cape Spencer (P225), to the Royal Australian Navy.
US Coast Guard Orders More Sentinel Cutters From Bollinger
The US Coast Guard has awarded Bollinger Shipyards a $507-million contract option to build 10 additional Sentinel-Class fast response cutters.
