Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $104 million contract by the U.S. Navy to begin the mid-life modernization of the Spanish Navy’s five Álvaro de Bazán-class (F-100) frigates.
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Japan commissions 10th Mogami-class frigate with Mk.41 missile launch system
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has officially commissioned JS Nagara (FFM-10), the tenth Mogami-class frigate, during a ceremony held at the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) shipyard in Nagasaki on June 29, 2026.
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Video: Spanish Frigate Tests New Container-Launched Anti-Drone Interceptor
On June 18, the Spanish Navy conducted a launch test of the Hornet Block 1 interceptor drone from the F-81 Santa María frigate, in collaboration with the European company Destinus, founded and led by Mikhail Kokorich.
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China responds with electronic interference after Dutch frigate approaches disputed waters
China said it used electronic interference measures and military warnings to drive away a Dutch frigate sailing near the disputed Paracel Islands in the South China Sea.
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China said it used electronic interference and military warnings to drive away a Dutch frigate that was sailing near the disputed Paracel Islands in the South China Sea.
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China debuts new Type 054B frigate in unprecedented carrier operation in the Pacific
China has taken another step in expanding its naval capabilities by integrating the new Type 054B frigate for the first time into a carrier-led strike group in the Western Pacific.
Read MoreFrance confirms purchase of new multimission frigate from Naval Group
France has ordered a fifth Defence and Intervention Frigate (FDI) from Naval Group for the French Navy, expanding the programme to renew its combat fleet.
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French Navy raises frigate availability to 80%
The French Navy said it has raised the operational availability of its frigates and destroyers to around 80%, following a series of changes in maintenance management, crews and logistical support for the fleet.
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New Zealand may follow Australia and buy Japanese Mogami frigates
New Zealand has announced that it is evaluating two frigates to replace its current Anzac-class ships: Japan’s Mogami and Britain’s Type 31.
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The Netherlands considers adopting the Aegis system for new air defense frigates
The Netherlands is evaluating the possibility of incorporating the Aegis system into its future air defense frigates, which are expected to replace the current De Zeven Provinciën-class ships.
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United Kingdom Navy has only five operational frigates
After withdrawing the HMS Iron Duke from active service, the United Kingdom’s Royal Navy now has only five operational Type 23 frigates.
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South Korea offers new frigates to Denmark
Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has proposed building new frigates for Denmark that, according to the company, would be faster and cheaper than those produced by its competitors in Europe.
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