Hanwha Ocean at ADAS 2024 in the Philippines has shown for the first time their Ocean 4300 frigate concept with CEAFAR-2L APAR, ostensibly aimed at the Australian SEA 3000 general purpose frigate-requirement. My report for @navalnews.comwww.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
Hanwha for the first time at ADAS 2024 shows their Ocean 4300 frigate integrated with Australian CEAFAR radar suite.
My recap for the Taiwan Strait transit of the German Navy's "Indopacific Deployment 2024"- units, with related political framing & statements by Germany and China. Via @navalnews.comwww.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
Two German Navy ships have transited the Taiwan Strait on their way to the Philippines among criticism by Chinese officials.
Report of mine on the first sea trial for the first of class Arafura OPV, and the somewhat telling absence of press releases or any media statements by Defence on said event. Via @navalnews.comwww.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
The first Australian Arafura-class OPV, NUSHIP Arafura, has commenced builder trials at builder Osborne in South Australia.
My limited thoughts and observations on the presumed laser weapon making an appearance on a PLAN Type 071 LPD earlier this week. Via @navalnews.comwww.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
The Chinese Navy is testing what appears to be a laser turret on a Type 071 amphibious dock. The step is a notable first for PLAN.
My take on the launch of the first Type 054AG (informal designation) at Huangpu, and general observations about capabilties and implications of this frigate variant for PLAN. Via @navalnews.comwww.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
Huangpu Shipyard has launched the first improved Type 054AG frigate for the Chinese Navy. Type features larger flightdeck and new main gun.
Selected high quality shots of CV-18 Fujian returning from her third sea trial end of July. Via 那一朵云哟/Wb.
Speaking of Hudong, new overflight image shows that frigate production at their consolidated new facility on Changxing Island humming along very steadily. More hulls appear next to the drydock assembling at present three FFG/CCG hulls plus the 076 LHD. Via "ACuriousPLAFan"/SDF.
Another new(ish) image of the Type 054B FFG built by Hudong undergoing trials. Angle illustrates the somewhat more FREMM-esque lines of the design, helped by the rotating AESA-radar on main mast. Via @琴石2022, Wb.
