Hanwha Ocean signs USD 578.7 million contract for next-generation FFX Batch IV frigates
South Korean shipbuilding company Hanwha Ocean has announced a major contract with the DAPA to construct two advanced FFX Batch IV frigates.
Saab to modernise Sweden’s coastal defence system with RBS15 Mk3 anti-ship missile
Saab has secured a significant contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration to modernise Sweden’s coastal anti-ship missile capabilities.
Fincantieri successfully tests Lithium-Ion Battery System for U212 NFS submarines
Fincantieri, through its subsidiary POWER4FUTURE, has successfully completed final operational tests of a new Lithium-Ion Battery System (LBS) for the U212 Near Future Submarines.
Frontex selects Airbus in partnership with Israel Aerospace Industries for maritime surveillance
The Maritime Heron is equipped with state-of-the-art surveillance tools, including electro-optical and thermal infrared sensors, and a high-performance maritime patrol radar.
Navantia UK to acquire historic Harland & Wolff shipyards, securing over 1,000 British jobs
Navantia UK, the British arm of Spanish shipbuilding giant Navantia, is in advanced discussions to acquire Harland & Wolff, a historic shipbuilding company.
thyssenkrupp Marine Systems secures record expansion of 212CD submarine programme
German government orders four more submarines of the Type 212CD for the German Navy.
STM enters EU naval market with deal to build logistics ships for Portuguese Navy
STM has secured a groundbreaking contract to build two Auxiliary Oiler Replenisher and Logistics Ships (AOR+) for the Portuguese Navy.
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French Navy demonstrates new capabilities with successful F21 torpedo Test [VIDEO]
The French Navy successfully tested its next-generation F21 torpedo by sinking the hull of the decommissioned Aviso 'PM L'Her.'
MilDef secures contract for Swedish Navy’s NATO-integrated command-and-control system
MilDef, the Swedish tactical IT company, has signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to deliver a command-and-control system for the Swedish Navy.
European Defence Agency launches second phase of underwater surveillance project
The European Defence Agency (EDA) has officially launched the second phase of its underwater surveillance technology project.
Australian and UK Governments reach key SSN AUKUS agreement with industry partners
The Australian and UK Governments have announced a major milestone in the delivery of SSN AUKUS, the conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarine fleet for the Royal Australian Navy.
Royal Navy advances autonomous mine hunting technology with Apollo trial
The Royal Navy has successfully trialled the Apollo Maritime Mine Counter Measure (MMCM) system, a cutting-edge autonomous vessel designed to detect and counter mines.