HMS Dauntless strengthens Anglo-French naval cooperation in Exercise Sky Shark
The Royal Navy's HMS Dauntless joined forces with the French Navy in the eastern Atlantic to defend Europe’s western coast during Exercise Sky Shark.
NATO Naval Forces conclude multinational exercise Freezing Winds off the coast of Finland
NATO Maritime forces exercised alongside numerous naval vessels and aircraft, in waters off southern Finland and the north Baltic Sea, from Nov. 18 to 29, 2024, for exercise Freezing Winds.
Fincantieri completes major naval programme for Qatar with the delivery of amphibious vessel Al Fulk
Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri has officially handed over the amphibious vessel “Al Fulk” (Landing Platform Dock – LPD) to the Ministry of Defence of Qatar.
HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carrier to become the Royal Navy’s new flagship
HMS Prince of Wales will officially take over as the Royal Navy's flagship during a visit to Liverpool on Monday, 2nd December, marking a significant milestone in her five-year career.
Germany plans to acquire four additional 212CD submarines in EUR 4.7 billion deal
Germany’s Defence Ministry has announced plans to procure four additional Type 212CD submarines, in a deal valued at over EUR 4.7 billion.
U.S. Marine Corps receives NMESIS missile system, enhancing coastal defence and sea denial capabilities
On 26 November 2024, the U.S. Marines of the 3d Marine Littoral Regiment (3d MLR), 3d Marine Division, officially received the Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System (NMESIS).
Sweden and Poland sign strategic partnership to bolster Baltic Sea defence and security
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk signed a new strategic partnership agreement, solidifying closer ties between the two nations.
HMS Sheffield construction begins: a major milestone for the Type 26 frigate programme
BAE Systems has officially begun construction of HMS Sheffield, the fifth of the Royal Navy’s eight advanced Type 26 frigates.
Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group concludes high-north operations, transits Strait of Gibraltar
The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG) has completed over a month of High-North operations and transited the Strait of Gibraltar into the Mediterranean Sea on 25 November.
Navantia completes installation of hydrogen propulsion system AIP in S-80-class submarine
Spanish shipbuilder Navantia has announced the successful installation of its Hydrogen-based Air Independent Propulsion System (AIP) into an S-80 class submarine.
German Navy tests BlueWhale autonomous underwater vehicle in Baltic Sea trials
The German Navy has successfully concluded a two-week intensive trial of the BlueWhale autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) in the Baltic Sea as part of its Operational Experimentation (OPEX) programme.
U.S. Department of Defense signs USD 439 million deal with RTX for ESSM missiles
The United States Department of Defence has announced a new agreement with RTX Corporation to continue the production and supply of the RIM-162 ESSM guided anti-aircraft missiles.