frigate

Mar- 2023 -

10 March

Arms

Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Toowoomba fires an Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile during a workup period off the coast of Western Australia. *** Local Caption *** Anzac Class frigate HMAS Toowoomba recently conducted a successful firing of an Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM) Block 1 during a shakedown period off the coast of Western Australia. The firing marked the first by HMAS Toowoomba since completing the ANZAC Class Mid-life Capability Assurance Program (AMCAP) upgrade.

Australia’s Frigate Toowoomba Fires First Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile

The Royal Australian Navy’s HMAS Toowoomba Anzac-class frigate has conducted a live-fire test using an Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile.

3 March

Technology

US Navy rendering of the starboard side of the Primary Bridge Console on the FFG 62 model.

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Showcases Digital Technology for Future Constellation Frigate Bridge Design

The US Navy has demonstrated the digital capabilities to construct pilot house arrangements for the future Constellation class frigates.

Feb- 2023 -

2 February

Europe

Inder Singh Bisht

Royal Navy Begins Warship NSM Anti-Ship Missile Upgrade

The Royal Navy has begun upgrading its Type 23 frigate with the Naval Strike Missile as an interim replacement for the Harpoon anti-ship missile.

Dec- 2022 -

28 December

Sea

Rojoef Manuel

Russia’s Latest Gorshkov-Class Frigate Undergoes Second Sea Trials

The Russian Navy’s latest Admiral Gorshkov-class multi-role frigate has begun its second phase of sea trials.

28 December

Middle East

Istanbul-Class multi-role frigate, TCG Istanbul.

Alie Peter Neil Galeon

Turkey to Build Three Istanbul-Class Frigates

Turkey will develop three indigenous Istanbul-Class multi-role frigates, the Defense Industry Executive Committee announced.

19 December

Sea

Artist rendering of the next five City Class Type 26 frigates for the Royal Navy

Rojoef Manuel

Plasan to Provide Armor for UK’s Future Type 26 Frigates

BAE Systems has awarded Plasan a contract to supply composite armor for the UK Royal Navy’s Type 26 Global Combat Ship program.

Nov- 2022 -

30 November

Sea

UK Royal Navy's first Type 26 frigate HMS Glasgow.

Rojoef Manuel

UK Royal Navy Expands Anti-Warfare Capabilities With First Type 26 Frigate Launch

The UK Royal Navy’s future Type 26 anti-submarine frigate HMS Glasgow has made its first surface contact at River Clyde.

22 November

Sea

Joe Saballa

French Navy Takes Delivery of Final FREMM Frigate ‘Lorraine’

The French Navy has taken delivery of its eighth and final FREMM multipurpose frigate from local shipbuilder Naval Group.

18 November

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

German Navy’s Future F126 Frigates to Receive Rheinmetall Naval Guns

Damen Naval has partnered with Rheinmetall to provide defense systems for the German Navy’s future F126 frigates.

15 November

Sea

Rojoef Manuel

Royal Navy’s HMS Iron Duke Enters Final Phase of Life Extension Program

The UK Royal Navy’s HMS Iron Duke Type 23 frigate has entered the final phase of its life extension program.

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