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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Australia selects SeaRAM for new Mogami frigates under the SEA 3000 program
Australia has confirmed the selection of the SeaRAM system to equip the new upgraded Mogami-class frigates that will replace the ageing Anzac-class ships under the SEA 3000 program.
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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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Rolls-Royce MT30 selected to power Australia’s new fleet of frigates
The MT30 marine gas turbines from Rolls-Royce have been selected to power up to 11 Australian general-purpose frigates based on the updated design of Japan’s Mogami-class.
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United Kingdom expected to order Type 26 frigates to fill gap left by Norway
The United Kingdom will need to place additional orders for Type 26 frigates after the government confirmed that construction slots currently allocated to the Royal Navy are being transferred to Norway.
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Brazilian Navy plans to acquire 4 new Tamandaré-class frigates to strengthen fleet
The Brazilian Navy is expected to expand its fleet with the possible order of four additional Tamandaré-class frigates, as announced by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
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Mitsubishi receives contract to build three updated Mogami-class frigates for Japan
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has received a contract from Japan’s Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency (ATLA) to build three upgraded multi-mission frigates (FFM) of the Mogami class.
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Germany plans to purchase 4 MEKO A-200 frigates after delays in the F126 program
The German Ministry of Defense announced plans to acquire four MEKO A-200-class frigates as a temporary measure in response to delays in the F126 vessel program.
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India invests US$555 million in Dhruv helicopters and VL-Shtil missiles for the Navy
India has announced new investments to strengthen its maritime military capabilities. The Ministry of Defence signed contracts totaling about US$555 million to acquire six ALH Mk-III Dhruv helicopters for the Coast Guard and VL-Shtil surface-to-air missiles to equip Indian Navy ships.
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Sweden advances plans to return to blue-water operations with new frigates
Sweden is preparing to return to blue-water operations through the acquisition of new air-defense frigates for the Royal Swedish Navy (RSwN), enabling the country to better contribute to NATO’s maritime tasks.
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