Naval News

[VIDEO] Exail's new MCM drones factory in Ostend, Belgium Discover Exail's brand new factory in Ostend, Belgium with Steven Luys, CEO of Exail Robotics Belgium and Antony Penn, CCO of Exail. This state-of-the-art facility is dedicated to the production and support of Mine Warfare drones. Hundreds of drones for Belgium and Dutch rMCM program are due to be manufactured and support in this facility with deliveries starting in 2024. In parallel, this facility will also serve the other contracts and prospects of Exail. Lean manufacturing of AUV (Autonomous Underwater Vehicles) and USV (Unmanned Surface Vehicles), efficient supply chain management, and demonstrations to customers will be the core of its activities. This new facility will further strengthen ties with the Belgium and Dutch navies, the Naval Academy (with a.o. Naval Mine Warfare NATO Centre of Excellence), local industries and academic players in Belgium. Exail will partner with local companies and will contribute to the development of local skills and industrial capabilities. The Exail Ostend factory has a direct access to the waterfront. The drones will be sea tested and customers will be able to see them evolve directly under normal conditions of use. https://lnkd.in/e9T-sbEP

FINCANTIERI has officially handed over the air defence-capable amphibious vessel “Al Fulk” (Landing Platform Dock-LPD) to the Ministry of Defence of Qatar. https://lnkd.in/dtmPHEcq

Underlining our intent to build on our strategic partnerships in the Republic of Korea, Babcock International Group has signed two separate agreements with South Korean companies this week – Hanwha Ocean and Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd. – to support the growth of global opportunities. https://lnkd.in/dK86KhcT

The Tourville nuclear_powere attack submarine (SSN), the third of six Suffren-class submarines, arrived at Toulon, its home port, on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. https://lnkd.in/dGFnbwUv

On November 28, the Japanese government announced that it has decided to allow joint development and production of Australia's new general purpose frigates, if the Australian government selects the upgraded Mogami-class frigate. Story by Kosuke Takahashi https://lnkd.in/dxJjRF5g

French Carrier Strike Group set sail for CLEMENCEAU 25 deployment to the Indo Pacific 🇫🇷 Pics by Hervé Dermoune https://lnkd.in/enZUgHri

[VIDEO] HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Naval Business Unit Delivers First KDX III Batch II Destroyer to ROK Navy 🇰🇷 https://lnkd.in/ejAWXKmZ

On November 28, 2024, the Japanese shipbuilder Naikai Zosen launched the first landing support vessels (LSV) on order for the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF). https://lnkd.in/dufsQTut

On November 22, 2024, the US Navy's nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington arrived at Yokosuka Naval Base in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, and hosted a media tour onboard. Story by 稲葉義泰（Yoshihiro Inaba） https://lnkd.in/gwEN_jvm

Performed in waters off the south coast of England, the activity showcased the Herne XLAUV in an operational ‘vignette’ designed to demonstrate an ISR mission. Representatives from 10 nations – including both NATO and Five Eyes partners – were invited to observe 🇬🇧 Story by Richard Scott https://lnkd.in/eMMTv4gs