Umoe Mandal receives order for top sections to UK Type 26 frigates
BAE Systems has contracted Norwegian shipyard Umoe Mandal to deliver advanced lightweight composite structures to five Type 26 City Class frigates.
German Navy received the final NH90 Sea Lion helicopter
The German Navy has received the final NH90 Sea Lion naval multi-role helicopter. Thus, Airbus Helicopters has completed the contract for a total of 18 aircraft signed in 2015.
MAN Energy Solutions signs MoU with SH Defence for The Cube system
MAN Energy Solutions and SH Defence of Denmark have signed an MoU to explore the potential for collaboration regarding the development and use of MAN 175D GenSets in a modular capability for naval vessels.
MBDA receives multimillion order for CAMM missiles
On January 31, the European defence industry group MBDA has been awarded a contract for the production of CAMM air surface-to-air missiles.
Damen: custom developed rudders for German Navy F126 frigates
Damen Marine Components has received the order to design, engineer and produce eight rudders for the four F126 frigates that Damen Naval is building for the German Navy.
Babcock cuts steel on second Royal Navy Type 31 Inspiration Class frigate
Babcock has reached another major milestone on the Type 31 programme to deliver five Inspiration Class frigates for the Royal Navy.
Fincantieri: LPD “Al Fulk” for Qatar launched in Palermo
The Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has launched the amphibious vessel (LPD - Landing Platform Dock) ordered by the Qatari Ministry of Defence.
NSPA to procure Naval Strike Missiles for the Spanish Navy
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) will procure a new anti-ship missile and land-attack system for the Spanish Navy.
Rafael to upgrade the communications system of the Romanian Navy
Israeli company Rafael with local Romanian company STARC4SYS SRL have secured a contract to upgrade the communications system of the Romanian Navy.
Aero delivers the last of 16 refubrished L-159 ALCA aircraft to the Czech Air Force
Aero Vodochody has completed the prescribed repairs (PP16) on all 16 single-seat L-159 ALCA aircraft and handed over the last one to the Czech Air Force.
RFA: new guardian of key underwater infrastructure arrives in UK
The first of the UK’s two new ships to protect key underwater infrastructure today arrived on Merseyside to begin preparing for front-line duties.
RFA to get three new ships as GBP 1.6 billion deal signed
The order for the Fleet Solid Support ships will deliver three ships to the Royal Fleet Auxiliary by 2032, providing ammunition, spare parts, replacement jet engines, food and provisions to sustain large-scale naval operations.