Rolls-Royce to equip Canadian River-class destroyers with advanced power and handling systems
Rolls-Royce has confirmed a major contract to supply critical systems for the first three vessels of Canada’s River-class destroyer (RCD) programme.
Royal Navy trials drone support for crewed helicopter operations in the Atlantic
A Royal Navy Merlin helicopter has, for the first time, relied on a drone for surveillance instead of its onboard radar during operations in the Atlantic.
DLA Maritime Mechanicsburg awards $5 billion contract to boost Virginia-class submarine support
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime Mechanicsburg has awarded a $5 billion contract to six small businesses to expedite support for Virginia-class submarines and active surface ships.
Saab and CAE partner to develop training solution for Canada’s future submarine fleet
Saab and Canadian training technology leader CAE have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on a training and simulation solution for Canada’s next generation of submarines.
Elbit Systems wins $330 million in naval contracts to supply advanced warfare and surveillance technologies
Israeli defence company Elbit Systems Ltd has announced the award of several new naval contracts from international clients, including NATO member states.
BAE Systems awarded contract for U.S. Navy’s Sea-Launched Cruise Missile programme
BAE Systems Technology Solutions & Services Inc. has received a $7.9 million contract modification to support engineering and acquisition work for the U.S. Navy’s Sea-Launched Cruise Missile (SLCM) programme.
Sweden: Saab to equip Visby-class corvettes with advanced air defence system
Saab has received a contract from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration to equip the Swedish Navy’s five Visby-class corvettes with the Sea Ceptor air defence system from MBDA.
Rolls-Royce MT30 chosen for Republic of Korea navy’s latest frigate programme
Rolls-Royce has confirmed that its MT30 marine gas turbine has been selected for the Republic of Korea Navy’s (RoKN) FFX Batch IV frigate programme.
Naval Group rolls out fourth Barracuda-class submarine De Grasse for sea trials preparation
On May 27, the De Grasse, the fourth Barracuda-class nuclear attack submarine, was successfully rolled out from its construction hall to the DME floating platform-type shiplift.
Babcock unveils HMS Venturer, marking major milestone in UK Type 31 frigate programme
The Royal Navy’s first Type 31 frigate, HMS Venturer, has been officially unveiled at Babcock’s Rosyth site in a significant step for the UK’s naval shipbuilding programme.
Netherlands cancels submarine-launched Tomahawk missile integration due to cost and delay risks
The Dutch Ministry of Defence has announced it will not integrate Tomahawk cruise missiles with its submarine fleet, citing high costs and risk of production delays.
thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and Saab Australia sign MoU to explore collaboration on MEKO A-200 frigate
thyssenkrupp Marine Systems has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Saab Australia, strengthening their ongoing cooperation in naval defence.