Tag: Offshore Patrol Vessel
Japan , Naval , News , Patrol Vessel
On July 27, Captain Yokota of the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force spoke at the International Conference on Offshore Patrol Vessels, elaborating on the details regarding the JMSDF’s future Offshore… Continue reading "Japan Marine United to build Future Offshore Patrol Vessels for Japan"
2 weeks ago
Air Force , Aviation , Conflict , Counter Terrorism , Daily News , NATO , Naval , News , Ordnance , Politics , Special Forces , Technology
Welcome to Overt Defense’s Weekend Briefing where we round up the week’s most interesting and important defense news. As February begins, we continue to cover the latest from around the world.… Continue reading "Weekend Briefing (31 January – 4 February)"
6 months ago
Naval , News , Surface Combatant
The Fincantieri shipbuilding company reported on 31 January, that the Qatari Ministry of Defense has received the first Musherib-class offshore patrol vessel as part of its fleet renewal program. The… Continue reading "The First Musherib Class Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) Is Delivered to The Qatari Emiri Navy"
7 months ago
Australia , Breaking News , Naval , News , Royal Australian Navy , Support Vessel
NUSHIP Arafura – the first of 12 Arafura class Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) – was launched on Thursday local time at BAE Systems’ shipyard… Continue reading "Australia Launches First Arafura Class OPV amid Delays and Design Changes"
8 months ago
Naval , News , Support Vessel
The Icelandic Coast Guard’s new Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV), ICGV Freyja, arrived in Reykjavík on November 8. Freyja, a former commercial vessel built in South Korea, was bought by the… Continue reading "Icelandic Coast Guard’s Latest Vessel Arrives Home"
9 months ago