General Dynamics’ Bath Iron Works has celebrated the keel laying of the future USS Daniel Inouye (DDG 118), bringing the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer that much closer to completion. The vessel’s namesake, Senator Daniel Inouye, received a Medal of Honor in recognition of his heroism in Tuscany during World War II. Daniel ...
Armed Forces Minister Mark Lancaster has visited Royal Navy Type 45 destroyer HMS Duncan and other NATO warships in the Black Sea on a visit to Georgia. The two-day trip also saw the Minister discuss regional defence and security issues with Georgian government officials. HMS Duncan is the flagship of the Standing ...
A UK defence services industry day has been held on board the Royal Navy Type 23 frigate HMS Sutherland in Pyeongtaek naval base, South Korea. Cohort plc company SEA showcased its role as a leading supplier of Torpedo Launch Systems (TLS) at the event, having supplied its TLS to recent and ...
Huntington Ingalls Industries has announced a collaboration between its Newport News, Virginia-based shipbuilding division and 3D Systems to explore state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques – namely 3D printing and its adoption in naval shipbuilding. It’s thought that 3D printing could revolutionize the way in which shipbuilders design and deliver the next generation of ...