Norway is considering reducing the purchase of Type 26 frigates planned under its long-term defense plan following cost escalation across multiple military programs.
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Royal Navy frigates could be equipped with laser weapons
The Ministry of Defence has indicated that the Royal Navy’s DragonFire laser weapon could be deployed on a wider range of warships than previously confirmed.
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U.S. Navy cancels Constellation frigates and redirects resources to new ships
The United States Navy has decided to terminate the Constellation-class frigate program, which was originally planned to include at least 10 ships.
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Greece orders 4th FDI frigate and expands involvement of local industry
Greece has officially confirmed the purchase of a fourth FDI frigate to strengthen the Hellenic Navy, expanding the program that started in 2022.
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Germany adopts Raytheon’s SPY-6 radar to modernize its F127 frigates
Germany has selected the SPY-6(V)1 radar from Raytheon to equip its eight F127-class frigates, in a foreign military sales agreement with the United States Navy.
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Greece moves forward with agreement with Italy for acquisition of FREMM frigates
Greece and Italy have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance negotiations for the transfer of FREMM class frigates to the Hellenic Navy. The agreement, signed during the SEAFUTURE exhibition in La Spezia, initially foresees the acquisition of two vessels, with the possibility of two more, and includes a support package.
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German Navy expands F127 frigate fleet and defines future of F126 amid delays
The German Navy plans to increase the number of F127 frigates from five to eight units, with an estimated budget of $30.42 billion, including weapons systems. The ships, designed for air defense and, for the first time, with ballistic missile interception capability, will be built by the joint venture formed by TKMS and NVL. The command system will be based on Lockheed Martin’s Aegis, with Raytheon’s SPY-6 radar.
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Australia buys 11 Japanese frigates to strengthen defense and expand naval fleet by 2030
Australia has announced the purchase of eleven Mogami-class frigates, of Japanese origin, as part of the modernization of its naval fleet.
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Video: China Launches World’s First Amphibious Assault Ship with Electromagnetic Catapult
China achieved a major milestone in military history on Friday by launching the first Type 076 Amphibious Assault Ship, named Sichuan, equipped with innovative electromagnetic catapult and braking systems.
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