Royal Navy receives final Leonardo AW101 Mk4/4a Merlin helicopter
The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), on behalf of the Royal Navy, has received its final AW101 Mk4/4a Merlin helicopter.
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NATO Marines – on land and sea [VIDEO]
A unique capability that is able to operate on different terrains under all weather conditions, the Marines are a vital NATO asset.
BAE Systems to perform USS Lassen’s modernization
BAE Systems has received a USD 119.2 million contract from the US Navy to perform major modernization work aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer.
Navantia signs MoU with SH Defence for the development of “The Cube” system
Spanish shipbuilder Navantia and Danish company SH Defence signed a memorandum of understanding to explore the development of the SH Defence “The Cube” system in future designs.
Kongsberg signs a Naval Strike Missile contract with Australia
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has signed a substantial contract with the Commonwealth of Australia for Naval Strike Missiles (NSM) and supporting equipment.
Swedish Navy improves ASW capabilities with Torpedo 47
Swedish Navy has taken delivery of the first set of Lightweight Torpedo 47 (Tp47) developed by defence industry company Saab.
Atlas Elektronik signs cooperation agreement with Israeli company Vsense Technologies
Atlas Elektronik and Vsense Technologies, which is an Israeli supplier and system integrator of advanced Communication and surveillance solutions for defense, maritime and industrial customers, signed an agreement to collaborate on a one-of-a-kind project.
Latvia to build coastal defence system with NSM missiles
The Republic of Latvia plans to build a coastal defence system equipped with anti-ship missiles.
Germany selects Leonardo’s LIONFISH 12.7 mm gun for F126 frigates
Leonardo's LIONFISH 12.7 Top defense systems have been chosen to equip the German Navy's F126 new frigates.
New Kormoran II-class minehunter handed over to the Polish Navy
The Polish Navy took over a third Kormoran II-class minehunter produced by a consortium of Polish naval industry companies.
Fincantieri: third Al Zubarah-class corvette for Qatar delivered
The delivery of the corvette “Al Khor”, the third of the Al Zubarah-class of four vessels ordered by Qatar, took place at the Muggiano (La Spezia) shipyard.
OCCAR: Near Future Submarine 2nd contract amendment awarded
On 21 December 2022, in the frame of the NFS PC meeting, the 2nd contract amendment for U212 NFS was awarded.