The Royal Australian Navy formally commissioned the first of the new Arafura-class offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) on 28 June 2025. The ceremony was held at HMAS Stirling in Fremantle (Western… Continue reading "The Royal Australian Navy Commissioned HMAS Arafura"
The first of two OPV-76 Offshore Patrol Vessels built by Turkish Dearsan Shipyard for the Nigerian Navy has been launched. The Nigerian Delegation, led by Nigerian Navy Vice Admiral Emmanuel… Continue reading "Turkish Dearsan Shipyard Launches Nigeria’s First OPV-76 Offshore 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"
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)"
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"
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"
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"