UK: RFA Proteus underwater surveillance ship enters service
RFA Proteus will serve as the launchpad for remotely-operated vehicles and a home to a suite of specialist capabilities similar to those found in the oil and gas industries.
Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 reintegrates in eastern Mediterranean
The ships of Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2) have rendezvoused in the eastern Mediterranean to complete an intensive period of combined training and operations.
Damen Naval builds full Virtual Reality version of new Combat Support Ship
Shipbuilder Damen Naval has delivered a virtual copy of the new Combat Support Ship (CSS) Den Helder to the Materieel & IT Command (COMMIT).
Australian Precision Technologies to supply components for NSM launchers
Australian Precision Technologies have announced they have received a contract from Kongsberg Defence Australia to manufacture precision-machined components for the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) launchers.
Italy: Fincantieri launches the sixth PPA ship for Marina Militare
On October 6, the technical launch of the sixth Multipurpose Offshore Patrol ship (PPA) “Ruggiero di Lauria” took place at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Muggiano.
UK Carrier Strike Group shows strength in combat mission training
HMS Queen Elizabeth and her embarked jets and helicopters have proven their ability to provide the “punch” of the UK Carrier Strike Group during a series of simulated strike missions alongside international partners.
Seabed Warfare: combating new threats in the maritime domain and protecting critical infrastructure
Modern armed forces must possess capabilities for Seabed Warfare, enabling the protection of such facilities through early detection of adversarial actions, prevention of their execution, and effective defence measures in case of an attack.
Naval Group launches first FDI frigate for the Hellenic Navy
On October 4, the launching ceremony of the first Hellenic ship (HS) Kimon took place in the Naval Group shipyard of Lorient.
Arctic security takes center stage during military talks
The Arctic Security Forces Roundtable (ASFR), held virtually on October 4, brought together 13 senior military leaders from 10 European and North American nations.
Thales to deliver TACTICOS CMS and sensor suite to Polish MIECZNIK frigates
Thales will equip the Polish Navy MIECZNIK frigates with the TACTICOS combat management system, sonars, infrared sensor and radars .
Northrop Grumman to develop new guided ammunition for the US Navy
The U.S. Navy has awarded Northrop Grumman a development contract for the company’s newly designed 57mm guided high explosive ammunition.
Heinen & Hopman to supply HVAC-R and CBRN filter systems for new ASW frigates
With Heinen & Hopman, Dutch shipbuilder Damen Naval has again found a Dutch supplier for the prestigious Anti-Submarine Warfare Frigates.