Lockheed Martin secures production order for six MH-60R Seahawks for Norway
The US Navy awarded Lockheed Martin a contract to produce six multi-mission MH-60R Seahawk helicopters for the Norwegian government.
European Patrol Corvette European Defence Fund project: launch of first phase
The project “European Patrol Corvette” (EPC), launched in the context of PESCO, will focus on conceptual studies up to the initial design, and use as a reference corvette class vessel.
Damen Naval signs contract with Alewijnse for Dutch and Belgian ASW Frigates
Damen Naval has contracted Dutch company Alewijnse for the complete systems integration on board the Anti-Submarine Warfare frigates (ASWF).
European Patrol Corvette project: first phase launched
Launching of the first phase of the European Patrol Corvette project with signature of Modular and Multirole Patrol Corvette contract.
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.