Second French OPV fitted with HENSOLDT’s LYNCEA combat system
HENSOLDT Nexeya France is supplying the LYNCEA combat system to the French Navy's Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV).
Launching of the second mine countermeasure vessel of the Belgian-Dutch rMCM programme
The launching ceremony of the Vlissingen, second of the twelve mine countermeasure vessels of the Belgian-Dutch rMCM programme, intended for the Royal Netherlands Navy, took place on October 19th 2023.
Navantia: the S-81 submarine Isaac Peral sails at the maximum operational depth
The S-81 submarine Isaac Peral has successfully overcome the last safety milestone with navigation at the maximum operational depth, before its commissioning to the Spanish Navy.
Marshall Slingsby Advanced Composites to develop next generation submarine optronic mast
Thales in the UK has awarded Marshall Slingsby Advanced Composites a contract to develop and produce next-generation composite optronic mast fairings for submarines.
Germany to arm Brandenburg-class frigates with RBS15 Mk3 missiles
The modernization of the German Navy's Type 123/Brandenburg-class frigates is underway. As part of this process, the vessels will be armed with Saab RBS15 Mk3 anti-ship missiles.
Saab collaborates in NATO underwater exercises
Saab’s underwater systems supported elements of two ‘operational experimentation exercises’ involving over 2,000 civilian and military personnel from 15 NATO nations, Ireland and Sweden.
BAE Systems builds new shipbuilding hall for Type 26 programme
Last November, BAE Systems secured a GBP 4.2 billion contract with the Ministry of Defence to build five more Type 26 ships.
Israeli Navy’s new Sa’ar 6 corvettes enter combat against Hamas
Israeli Navy's new Sa'ar 6 corvettes attacked for the first time since they became operational.
Lockheed Martin receives contract for eight Spanish Navy MH-60R Seahawk helicopters
Lockheed Martin has received a contract from the U.S. Navy to produce eight Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk helicopters for the Spanish Navy (Armada).
NATO Defence Ministers launch initiative to enhance maritime surveillance capabilities
NATO Defence Ministers and the Swedish Defence Minister endorsed the Digital Ocean Vision, a pioneering initiative to enhance NATO’s maritime situational awareness from seabed to space.
ABB to supply integrated power and distribution system for ASW frigates
Damen Naval has chosen ABB to supply its Onboard DC Grid integrated power and distribution system to the new Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Frigates.
Finland selects ESSM Block 2 air defence missiles for Pohjanmaa-class ships
The Finnish Navy has announced a significant upgrade to the air defence missile system on its upcoming Pohjanmaa-class combat ships.