France orders fifth FDI Frigate from Naval Group to strengthen French Navy capabilities and complete programme
Naval Group has received an order from the French Government for a fifth defence and intervention frigate for the French Navy.
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Royal Navy’s second Type 31 frigate HMS Active launched as construction programme advances in Rosyth
The Royal Navy’s second Type 31 Inspiration-class frigate, HMS Active, has been launched during an operation carried out on 23 March
Anschütz passes key design milestone for navigation systems on Royal Australian Navy Hunter-class frigate programme
Anschütz has successfully completed the Critical Design Review (CDR) for its Warship Integrated Navigation and Bridge Systems (WINBS) destined for the Royal Australian Navy’s Hunter-class frigates.
BAE Systems Australia awarded $163 million contract to sustain Royal Australian Navy Anzac-class frigates
Under the contract, BAE Systems Australia will provide through-life engineering and design services for the Navy’s Anzac-class vessels. The company will also coordinate work across a wider industrial base, working with small and medium-sized providers, including sustainment partner BMT, while acting as a single point of contact for engineering support. The investment is expected
Netherlands deploys air defence frigate HNLMS Evertsen to eastern Mediterranean to support allied defence and Cyprus
The Dutch government has decided to deploy the air defence and command frigate HNLMS Evertsen to the eastern Mediterranean.
Navantia proposes long-term strategic naval partnership to support Denmark’s future frigate programme from 2030
Navantia has presented a proposal in Copenhagen for strategic cooperation with Denmark in the naval domain, offering to support the delivery of future Danish naval programmes from 2030.
Babcock marks dual milestones as HMS Bulldog build begins and HMS Active rolls out at Rosyth yard
Babcock has marked two significant milestones in the delivery of the Royal Navy’s Type 31 Inspiration Class programme at its Rosyth facility in Scotland.
Hellenic Navy procures Schiebel Camcopter S-100 unmanned systems for new FDI frigates
The Hellenic Navy has signed a contract with Schiebel to procure ship-based Camcopter S-100 Unmanned Air Systems for deployment on its Frégate de Défense et d’Intervention Belharra-class frigates HS Kimon, HS Nearchos and HS Formion.
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Spanish Navy deploys all five F-100 Álvaro de Bazán-class frigates simultaneously across key NATO and allied operations
The Spanish Navy has reached a rare operational milestone with all five F-100 Álvaro de Bazán-class frigates deployed at the same time across several national and international security theatres.
TKMS and German defence procurement agency sign preliminary deal to launch MEKO A-200 DEU frigate project
TKMS and Germany’s Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support, known as BAAINBw, have signed a preliminary agreement for the MEKO A-200 DEU frigate programme, the company said on Tuesday.
United States greenlights $1.7 billion sale of AEGIS combat system upgrades for Spain’s F-100 frigates
The U.S. State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Spain covering the F-100 Frigate Mid-Life Upgrade and related equipment, with an estimated value of $1.7 billion.
Navantia highlights modern frigate design, construction and through-life support capabilities during visit to Sweden
Navantia used the visit of the Spanish Navy frigate F-102 Almirante Juan de Borbón to Stockholm on 27 January 2026 to present its experience in the design, construction and through-life support of complex surface combatants in a NATO context.