Leidos unveils Sea Dagger Commando Insertion Craft concept for Royal Navy under UKCF programme
Leidos has unveiled Sea Dagger, a next-generation Commando Insertion Craft (CIC) concept developed for the Royal Navy.
French DGA commissions SYDERAL high-power laser demonstrator for counter-drone and air defence
The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) has ordered the development of a high-power laser weapon demonstrator named SYDERAL (Système Laser de Défense de Nouvelle Génération, New Generation Laser Defence System).
Norway and UK sign defence framework for joint Type 26 frigate partnership and cooperation
Norwegian Minister of Defence, Tore O. Sandvik, and UK Secretary of State for Defence, John Healey, have signed a new agreement in Stavanger establishing the framework for a strategic partnership on maritime capabilities.
JFD Global and Saab sign cooperation deal to strengthen submarine rescue and naval capabilities
James Fisher Defence (JFD Global), a global provider of specialist marine and defence solutions, has signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement with Saab to enhance naval capabilities.
Saab signs cooperation agreement with Poland’s Base Group, strengthening ties for Orka programme
Swedish defence company Saab has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding with Polish firm Base Group, reinforcing a long-standing industrial relationship.
Fincantieri and PGZ Group sign memorandum of understanding to support Polish naval modernisation
Fincantieri and the PGZ Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the MSPO International Defence Industry Exhibition in Kielce.
Compact submarines for the littoral battlespace: the DGK case
The DRASS DGK demonstrates that navies no longer need to choose between a narrowly focused midget and a costly large conventional boat that is ill-at-ease in 60–100 metres of water
Canada reviews TKMS 212CD submarine bid as Prime Minister Carney visits Kiel shipyard
The Canadian delegation, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney and Defence Minister David McGuinty, visited the TKMS shipyard in Kiel on 26 August.
Norway selects UK as strategic partner in £10 billion frigate deal, boosting NATO’s northern security
Norway has chosen the United Kingdom as its strategic partner for the acquisition of Type 26 frigates, in what is the largest defence procurement in Norway’s history and the UK’s biggest ever warship export deal by value.
General Dynamics Electric Boat starts construction of second Columbia-class submarine for U.S. Navy
On 27 August, a keel-laying ceremony for the future USS Wisconsin (SSBN 827) was held at General Dynamics Electric Boat’s facility in Quonset Point, Rhode Island.
Exail secures sale of new DriX H-9 long-range uncrewed surface vessel to global hydrographic authority
French company Exail has announced the sale of its new long-range Uncrewed Surface Vehicle (USV), the DriX H-9, to a leading global hydrographic authority.
Saab to develop large autonomous underwater vehicle for Sweden in SEK 60 million defence contract
Saab’s autonomous control system, Autonomous Ocean Core, will be integrated into the LUUV to provide advanced autonomous functions both on and below the surface.