USS Paul Ignatius intercepted SM-3 surface-to-air missile using the SMART-L MM radar of De Zeven Provincien frigate from the Royal Netherlands Navy during At-Sea Demo/Formidable Shield.
Spanish shipyard Navantia s offer for the Hellenic Navy Spanish shipyard Navantia s offer for the Hellenic Navy Monday, 31 May 2021 13:48
According to a press release published by Navantia on May 31, 2021, the company has committed to the delivery of 4 new frigates for the Hellenic Navy fleet and the modernization of the Hydra Class within the highly demanding Hellenic Navy schedule. The new frigates include their latest smart frigate design, the F-110, set to become the backbone of the Spanish Navy.
Artist rendering of the future F110-class frigate for the Hellenic Navy (Picture source: Navantia)
The F-110 embeds cutting-edge naval technologies along with its innovative production and operation capabilities. These innovations include full interoperability with European and US systems, latest-generation weapons, and the use of a “digital twin” that allows operational simulation and evaluation.
MQ-8C Fire Scout completes check aboard USS Anchorage MQ-8C Fire Scout completes check aboard USS Anchorage Tuesday, 25 May 2021 10:12
According to a press release published by Northrop Grumman on May 25, 2021, MQ-8C Fire Scout, the U.S. Navy’s only ship-based autonomous helicopter program, passes the initial fit check aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD-23) at Naval Base San Diego demonstrating the aircraft suitability for the U.S. Marine Corps’ amphibious warfare mission.
MQ-8C Fire Scout aboard USS Anchorage (Picture source: Northrop Grumman)
MQ-8C Fire Scout, which has integrated the AN/ZPY-8 radar, is expected to reach Initial Operating Capability in this new configuration this summer and begin.
HMS Queen Elizabeth Carrier Strike Group starts its maiden operational deployment on May 22, 2021, which will include visiting more than one-fifth of the world’s nations.