Kongsberg Discovery acquires U.S. underwater acoustics firm Sonatech
Kongsberg Discovery announced on 17 June that it has signed an agreement to acquire Sonatech, a leading U.S. company specialising in underwater acoustics.
HII launches new Virginia-class submarine for U.S. Navy
HII has launched the Virginia-class submarine Arkansas (SSN 800) into the James River from its Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division.
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KNDS: MARS 3 successfully launches Naval Strike Missile in first live-fire test [VIDEO]
KNDS Deutschland, Elbit Systems, and Kongsberg have successfully conducted the first live-fire test of the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) from the MARS 3 rocket artillery system.
Poland launches first SIGINT ship in Gdansk through strategic partnership with Saab
"Today marks a significant milestone with the launch of ORP Jerzy Różycki as a testament to the power of cooperation and shared vision,” said Micael Johansson, President and CEO of Saab.
Exail wins landmark European defence deal for advanced DriX Uncrewed Surface Vehicles
French technology firm Exail has announced a major defence contract with a European nation for the delivery of five DriX H-8 Uncrewed Surface Vehicles (USVs).
BAE Systems opens new shipbuilding hall in Glasgow to support Type 26 frigate programme
A major milestone for Scotland’s shipbuilding industry has been reached with the official opening of a vast new build hall at BAE Systems’ Govan shipyard in Glasgow.
Irving Shipbuilding marks major milestones in Canada’s naval modernisation effort
Irving Shipbuilding has reached significant milestones in the construction of Canada’s future naval fleet, including the start of full rate production on the River-class destroyers.
U.S. Navy launches SONGBOW laser weapon programme to counter aerial threats
The U.S. Navy has initiated a new high-classified weapons programme known as SONGBOW, aimed at deploying a high-energy laser system capable of countering modern airborne threats.
USS Gerald R. Ford receives 2024 Marjorie Sterrett Battleship Award for Atlantic fleet excellence
The United States Navy has awarded its 2024 Marjorie Sterrett Battleship Fund Award to the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), currently deployed in the Atlantic Ocean.
Hanwha Ocean proposes submarine financing and comprehensive industrial partnership for Poland’s Orka programme
Hanwha Ocean has formally proposed a sovereign financing package to support Poland’s Orka submarine programme, aiming to provide full strategic autonomy over the initiative.
TKMS secures €800 million contract to modernise German Navy’s Type 212A submarines
German shipbuilder Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) has signed a major €800 million contract with the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw).
Polish company Base Group awarded “Supplier of the Year” title by Saab
The Polish company Base Group supplies Saab with components used in the production of, among others, new generation A26 Blekinge-class submarines.