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USN destroyer collides with tanker in South China Sea, 10 sailors missing
USS John McCain, seen here after the collision on 21 August 2017. Source: Royal Malaysian NavyHMS Queen Elizabeth comes home to Portsmouth
The Royal Navy’s new aircraft carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth, entered its home port of Portsmouth for the first time on 16 August. Source: Crown CopyrightSouth Korean navy receives second LST-II
South Korea's second LST-II tank landing ship, was delivered to the RoKN on 1 August. Source: DAPAONR showcases amphibious system with undulating propulsion
The agile swimmer system uses sheet-like fins to produce repetitive undulating motion for propulsion. Source: Pliant Energy Systems
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Malaysia transfers body of possible USS John S McCain crew member to US Navy
Key Points A number of bodies have been found onboard the stricken Arleigh Burke-class destroyer that was involved in the Singapore Strait collision Discovery of another body in the sea off Johor dims hopes of finding more survivors, even as search-and-rescue operations continue The Royal
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Regional navies intensify search for missing sailors in Singapore waters after USS John S McCain collision
Key Points A search for 10 missing US sailors off Singapore has intensified, even as the US Navy announces a review of its operations Accident and subsequent search operations have raised concerns in Beijing, given the area's close proximity to its claims in the South China Sea In the wake of a
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Damen begins building Mexican Navy’s new patrol vessel
Damen started building a long-range ocean patrol vessel (Patrulla Oceánica de Largo Alcance: POLA) for the Mexican Navy, according to a 17 August navy statement. The vessel is Damen Group’s Sigma 10514 frigate. Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding, in the Netherlands, will construct two
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Indian Coast Guard receives two high-speed interceptor ships
On 17 August 2017, Larsen and Toubro (L&T) issued a press release confirming the delivery of two high-speed interceptor boats to the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) at Kattupalli Shipyard near Chennai. The delivery comes seven months ahead of schedule. The boats are a part of two contracts signed by
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Indian Navy commissions second Mk IV LCU
Key Points The Indian Navy has commissioned its second indigenously built Mk IV LCU Platform will bolster the service’s amphibious assault and HADR capabilities in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands territories The Indian Navy has commissioned the second of eight Mk IV Landing Craft Utility
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Rotary role: Exploring QEC’s LPH utility
With HMS Ocean scheduled to leave service next year, the Royal Navy is set to press the QEC class into service in its place, Giles Ebbutt reports -
Riverine warriors: The Colombian Marine Corps
This year, on the 80th anniversary of its formation, the Colombian Marine Corps is characterised by an evolving security environment, marked by the progress made in the implementation of the peace accord between the Colombian government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) following six decades of armed conflict. Erwan de Cherisey reports -
Undersea dragon: Chinese ASW capabilities advance
Although the People’s Liberation Army Navy has grown significantly in terms of size and strength, its ability to counter undersea threats remained modest until recently. Kelvin Wong tracks how the service’s anti-submarine warfare capabilities have expanded from coastal defence to blue-water operations
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General Atomics’ Gray Eagle-Extended Range UAV performs 42-hour endurance flight
Key Points General Atomics’ Gray Eagle-Extended Range flies for 42 consecutive hours This is an improvement of nearly 68% on its Gray Eagle predecessor General Atomics on 6 August performed a 42-hour endurance flight with its Gray Eagle Extended Range (GE-ER) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)
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NORINCO rolls out VP10 8x8 vehicle variants
China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO) has developed new variants of its export-oriented 8x8 VP10 armoured personnel carrier (APC), Jane's has learnt. The baseline VP10 APC is typically operated by a two-person crew, and carries up to 12 dismounts in the rear troop compartment. The vehicle is
