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Australia's decision to acquire Japan's advanced Mogami-class frigates highlights Japan's strong shipbuilding capabilities and marks a significant step in security cooperation, though analysts warn of potential risks related to transfer of production and domestic shipbuilding capacity.
Japan has been selected to supply Australia with up to 11 upgraded Mogami-class frigates in a deal worth up to US$6.5 billion, marking a significant step in Japan's defense exports and strengthening bilateral security ties, despite risks related to the yet-to-be-built ships, schedule delays, and construction challenges.
North Korea's Choi-Hyun class frigate, which partially sank during a May 21st launch event attended by Kim Jong Un, is now in dry dock with visible structural damage, including mangled superstructure. Satellite images reveal the extent of the damage and ongoing repair efforts, possibly with assistance from China or Russia, as North Korea aims to restore its naval capabilities after an embarrassing incident.
A North Korean frigate that partially capsized during a launch mishap is now floating upright after salvage efforts, with ongoing repairs and uncertain future plans, raising questions about the extent of damage and the timeline for full restoration.
Satellite images show North Korea's partially submerged Choi Hyun class frigate has been righted and is being recovered, following a failed launch incident last month. Despite progress, the timeline for full repair remains uncertain amid ongoing efforts and political pressure.
Satellite images show North Korea's partially submerged Choi Hyun class frigate has been righted at Chongjin Shipyard, indicating progress in its recovery after a launch mishap, though full repair and restoration remain uncertain amid ongoing efforts and political pressure.
Denmark has fired its chief of defense after reports of undisclosed malfunctions aboard the frigate Iver Huitfeldt during its deployment to the Red Sea. The frigate was scheduled for deployment as part of Operation Prosperity Guardian but was recalled early due to reported critical weapon and mission systems issues. The dismissal comes as another Danish frigate, Niels Juel, faced an incident where the booster of a Harpoon missile was activated during a mandatory test. The area around the naval base was closed as authorities investigated the situation.
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) has launched the final Nilgiri-class P17A frigate, named Mahendragiri, as part of India's Project 17A. MDL has been instrumental in enhancing the country's defense capabilities and promoting indigenous manufacturing. Mahendragiri will join its sister ships for outfitting activities and equipment trials before delivery and commissioning. The Project 17A frigates are built with low-observability technologies and will be equipped with various weapons systems, including BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and Barak-8 surface-to-air missiles.
The duty commander of a Norwegian Navy frigate that sank following a collision with an oil tanker in 2018 has been found guilty of negligence by a Norwegian court and given a 60-day conditional sentence. The frigate's 137 crew were evacuated before the vessel sank, and eight people were slightly injured. The officer was the only person prosecuted over the incident, and the prosecution claimed that negligent navigation was the main reason for the collision. The frigate has since been raised and scrapped as it was deemed too costly to repair it.
The duty commander of a Norwegian Navy frigate that sank following a collision with an oil tanker in 2018 was found guilty of negligence by a Norwegian court and given a 60-day conditional sentence. The frigate's 137 crew were evacuated before the vessel sank, and eight people were slightly injured. The officer was the only person prosecuted over the incident, and the frigate has since been raised and scrapped as it was deemed too costly to repair it. The tanker was only slightly damaged in the collision.
The duty commander of a Norwegian Navy frigate that sank following a collision with an oil tanker in 2018 was found guilty of negligence by a Norwegian court and given a 60-day conditional sentence. The officer had denied criminal guilt but acknowledged that he did not do everything right. The frigate's 137 crew were evacuated before the vessel sank, and eight people were slightly injured. The frigate has since been raised and scrapped as it was deemed too costly to repair it.
The duty commander of a Norwegian Navy frigate that sank following a collision with an oil tanker in 2018 was found guilty of negligence by a Norwegian court and given a 60-day conditional sentence. The officer had denied criminal guilt but acknowledged that he did not do everything right. The frigate's 137 crew were evacuated before the vessel sank, and eight people were slightly injured. The frigate has since been raised and scrapped as it was deemed too costly to repair it.