Navantia UK begins construction of RFA Resurgent, first fleet solid support ship for carrier operations
Work has begun on RFA Resurgent, the first of three Royal Fleet Auxiliary support ships that will underpin UK aircraft carrier operations.
UK and Norway forge joint fleet to counter rising Russian undersea activity in North Atlantic
The UK and Norway have signed what both governments describe as their most extensive defence cooperation agreement in modern times, strengthening joint efforts to counter rising Russian undersea activity in the North Atlantic.
Romania and Türkiye sign intergovernmental contract for acquisition of HISAR class corvette
The Ministry of National Defence announced that Romania and the Republic of Türkiye signed the intergovernmental contract for the acquisition of a HISAR class corvette on 3 December at the ministry’s headquarters.
Fincantieri and U.S. Navy reshape Constellation-class programme as service shifts to faster shipbuilding
Fincantieri and the U.S. Navy have agreed to reshape the future of the Constellation-class programme following the Navy’s wider decision to move towards new classes of warships that can be built and delivered more rapidly.
Spain approves €3.2 billion upgrade of Álvaro de Bazán F100 frigates to extend service to 2045
The Spanish Council of Ministers authorised on 26 November the signing of a contract for the modernisation of the Álvaro de Bazán-class F100 frigates operated by the Armada Española.
Third Brazilian Scorpène submarine delivered and fourth launched as PROSUB reaches new milestone
The Brazilian Navy has received its third Scorpène class submarine, the Tonelero, at the Itaguai naval base on 26 November.
GE Aerospace marks completion of LCS propulsion programme with USS Pierre commissioning
GE Aerospace’s Marine Engines and Systems division marked a major milestone on 15 November as the USS Pierre (LCS 38) was commissioned in Panama City, Florida.
TKMS moves Turkish NTSP project forward with ceremonial delivery of the second submarine
TKMS has handed over the second of six contracted HDW Class NTSP submarines during a ceremony marking the transfer of TCG Hızırreis.
U.S. Navy takes delivery of final Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Cleveland (LCS 31)
The U.S. Navy has taken delivery of the future USS Cleveland (LCS 31), the last Freedom-variant littoral combat ship, from Fincantieri Marinette Marine in Wisconsin on 26 November.
Swedish government comments on Poland’s decision to select Sweden as key partner in submarine deal
Poland has announced that it has chosen Sweden to partner in its submarine programme, marking one of Sweden’s largest-ever naval export deals.
A26 submarines: Poland chooses Swedish Blekinge-class design for new Baltic Sea capability
Poland confirmed on Wednesday that it has chosen Sweden to supply three A26, or Blekinge-class, submarines built by Saab, a design created specifically for operations in the Baltic Sea.
Exail begins production of sixth steering console for Korean Navy’s JangBogo III Submarine
Exail has launched production of the sixth steering console for the JangBogo III programme, marking a new stage in a partnership with the Korean Navy that has lasted for more than a decade.