Xavier Vavasseur

3 weeks ago | navalnews.com | Xavier Vavasseur |a Master

Denmark is procuring a large number of sea mines to strengthen the defence of the inland Danish waters and contribute to NATO’s overall defence and deterrence. Denmark’s Ministry of Defence press releaseThe acquisition of several hundred sea mines contributes to the Defence’s ability to control and block access to Danish waters. The acquisition increases the Defence’s combat power and is financed with funds from the Acceleration Fund.

3 weeks ago | navalnews.com | Xavier Vavasseur |a Master

South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai Heavy Industries held on 28 March a launching ceremony for the second 3,200-ton Miguel Malvar-class corvette for the Philippine Navy, the ‘BRP Diego Silang‘ (FFG-07) at its Ulsan shipyard. The first-in-class ship, BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG-06), launched in June 2023, is set to be delivered on March 31, five months ahead of schedule, according to HD HHI. It is expected to arrive at its homeport of Subic on April 8.

1 month ago | navalnews.com | Xavier Vavasseur |a Master

Thales, a long-standing partner of both Naval Group and the Royal Netherlands Navy, will provide a comprehensive suite of high-performance sonar systems for the future Orka-class of submarines that will replace the Walrus-class vessels in service today. The contract will provide the submarines with a comprehensive picture of the underwater acoustic environment, helping the Netherlands to guarantee operational superiority.

1 month ago | navalnews.com | Martin Manaranche |Xavier Vavasseur |Martin has worked

In a recent press conference held at the French ministry of Armed Forces, Rear Admiral Cédric Chetaille – the French Navy’s deputy chief for operations, and director of seabed capability development – revealed that France’s seabed warfare strategy includes offensive means, in addition to defense ones. By Martin Manaranche and Xavier VavasseurFor the first time the Admiral confirmed that this strategy also has an offensive component, notably in the “actions” section of the strategy.

1 month ago | navalnews.com | Xavier Vavasseur |a Master

Naval News takes you aboard the FDI Amiral Ronarc’h as the next generation frigate of the French Navy (Marine Nationale) is conducting sea trials off the coast of Brittany in February. In this exclusive video, the French Navy and shipbuilder Naval Group granted Naval News full access to the ship so you may discover what makes the FDI a first rank, advanced and fully digital surface combatant.