All articles tagged with #frigates
Originally Published 4 months ago — by CNN
Norway has selected Britain as its strategic partner to acquire new frigates in a $13.5 billion deal, aiming to enhance its maritime defense and monitor Russian submarines in the North Atlantic, with the UK providing a fleet of 13 anti-submarine warfare frigates to operate jointly in northern Europe.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Fortune
Australia is set to purchase 11 stealth frigates from Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in a $6 billion deal, marking Japan's largest defense export since WWII, to bolster its navy amid regional tensions with China and strengthen strategic ties with Japan and allies like the U.S. and India.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Financial Times
Australia has selected Mitsubishi Heavy Industries over Thyssenkrupp for a $6.5 billion deal to build up to 11 frigates, marking Japan's first major export of warships and strengthening Australia-Japan strategic ties amid regional tensions.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Defense News
Fincantieri, the builder of the US Navy's new Constellation frigates, plans to introduce welding robots to triple productivity and increase quality in an effort to accelerate production. The company aims to build two frigates every year at its Marinette Marine yard, faster than the current schedule of three every two years. Fincantieri is also venturing into sub-sea technology for both civil and naval sectors, with ambitions in drones, underwater communications, and integration of oil and gas technology for sub-sea defense needs.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Nikkei Asia
Two Russian frigates sailed through waters near Taiwan, prompting concerns and heightening tensions in the region. The rare move was detected by Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense, raising questions about Russia's intentions and potential implications for regional stability.