German Navy’s frigate Sachsen regains vertical launching system
The German Navy's frigate Sachsen has been successfully re-equipped with a vertical launching system (VLS), enabling it to deploy air defence missiles once again.
Damen Naval marks official start of construction phase F126 frigates
The F126 frigate programme is the largest shipbuilding project in the history of the German Navy.
Saab receives order for studies of future underwater capabilities for Sweden
Saab has signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, FMV, to conduct concept development studies for future underwater capabilities.
OSI contracted to deliver INBS for Polish Navy’s Miecznik frigate programme
OSI Maritime Systems (OSI) has been awarded a contract to deliver three INBS (Integrated Navigation & Bridge System) for the Polish Navy's Miecznik frigate programme.
Kongsberg awarded framework agreement for the maintenance of Norwegian frigates
Kongsberg Naval Service has been awarded a strategic framework agreement for operational support, maintenance and life-extending services on Norway's frigates.
Royal New Zealand Navy fires two Sea Ceptor missiles during test
Two successful missile firings from frigate HMNZS Te Mana signalled the final tick for both Te Mana and HMNZS Te Kaha’s capability release following their Frigate Systems Upgrade.
Navantia commissions S-81 “Isaac Peral” submarine to the Spanish Navy
Navantia has commissioned the S-81 “Isaac Peral” submarine to the Spanish Navy in the Naval Base in Cartagena.
German Navy NH90 Sea Tiger performs maiden flight
The first NH90 Sea Tiger took off on-schedule for its maiden flight, at Airbus Helicopters' site in Donauwörth, Germany.
Hanwha Ocean proposes strategic partnership in Poland’s submarine project
Hanwha Ocean, a maritime sector entity within the Hanwha Business Group in South Korea, has expressed its aspirations for a strategic collaboration with Poland in the naval sector.
Exail to equip Royal Netherlands and Belgian Navies’ Anti-Submarine Warfare Frigates
Exail to provide advanced inertial navigation systems and data distribution units for the Royal Netherlands and Belgian Navies’ Anti-Submarine Warfare Frigates (ASWF).
Babcock increases support on UK’s Dreadnought programme
Babcock has been awarded two further contracts for work on the UK’s new Dreadnought Class submarine worth a combined GBP 120 million.
ABB to power new Spanish Navy submarine rescue vessel
ABB has secured an order with Spanish state-owned shipbuilding company Navantia to supply the Spanish Navy’s forthcoming submarine rescue vessel, Poseidon.