New Iranian-made Makran forward base ship enters in service with Naval Forces of Iran New Iranian-made Makran forward base ship enters in service with Naval Forces of Iran Thursday, 14 January 2021 19:36
According to information published by the Iranian press agency Tasnim on January 13, 2021, the Iranian Navy on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, took delivery of Makran, a forward base ship.
Iranian Navy Makran forward base ship. (Picture source iswnews)
According to information provided by the Iranian press agency Tasnim, the Makran forward base ship can be categorized as a replenishment tanker, a naval auxiliary ship with fuel tanks and dry cargo holds which can supply both fuel and dry stores during underway replenishment (UNREP) at sea.
Anti-Submarine Warfare Frigate replaces Dutch and Belgian M-class frigate Anti-Submarine Warfare Frigate replaces Dutch and Belgian M-class frigate Thursday, 14 January 2021 12:21
The Netherlands and Belgium together replace their M-frigates (multipurpose). It has now become known what the new ship class will be called Anti-Submarine Warfare Frigate (ASWF).
(Picture source: Dutch MoD)
The ship class will consist of 2 Belgian and 2 Dutch frigates. Detecting and fighting submarines will be the main task. The frigates are equipped to do this in the threat environment of the future. The so-called information warfare plays a prominent role in this. Think of cyber and intelligence. This is in line with the Defense Vision 2035.
Aselsan completes factory acceptance test of its PIRI naval Infrared Search and Tracking system Aselsan completes factory acceptance test of its PIRI naval Infrared Search and Tracking system Tuesday, 12 January 2021 17:48
According to information published by the defenceturk.net website, Turkish company Aselsan has completed factory acceptance test of its PIRI (Panoramic Infrared Imaging) naval Infrared Search and Tracking system designed to be mounted on the Multi-Purpose Amphibious Assault Ship TCG ANADOLU for Turkish Navy.
(Picture source Turkishnavy.net)
The PIRI (Panoramic Infrared Imaging) is a high-performance Infrared Search and Track system designed for maritime platforms in order to passively detect and track multiple air and surface vehicles and missiles with its staring sensors.
Oman and UK companies complete support program of British Navy frigate HMS Montrose Oman and UK companies complete support program of British Navy frigate HMS Montrose Monday, 11 January 2021 19:54
According to a press release published on January 11, 2021, Duqm Naval Dockyard (DND), the Joint Venture between Babcock International and the Oman Drydock Company (ODC), has successfully completed a four week fleet time support program (FTSP) for the UK Royal Navy frigate HMS Montrose.
(Picture source British Navy)
The maintenance period enabled the DND team to complete essential repairs and performance improvements, ensuring an on-time on cost turnaround of HMS Montrose back to operational duties in the Gulf and the Indian Ocean.
Brazilian Navy signs a contract with Estaleiro Bibi Eireli to order one hospital ship Brazilian Navy signs a contract with Estaleiro Bibi Eireli to order one hospital ship Sunday, 10 January 2021 13:28
According to a statement published by the Brazilian Navy on January 6, 2021, the Brazilian Navy has signed a contract with the Brazilian company Estaleiro Bibi Eireli for the acquisition of one hospital ship.
NAsH Oswaldo Cruz (U-18) hospital ship of the Brazilian Navy. (Picture source Brazilian Navy)
A hospital ship is a ship designated for primary function as a floating medical treatment facility or hospital. Most are operated by the military forces of various countries, as they are intended to be used in or near war zones, to conduct humanitarian operations or to provide medical support during natural disasters.