Naval Group launches third FDI frigate for Hellenic Navy
On June 4, the Hellenic Ship (HS) FORMION, the third FDI frigate for the Hellenic Navy, was launched at Naval Group’s shipyard in Lorient, France.
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Norway and Navantia settle Helge Ingstad dispute through judicial mediation
The Norwegian Ministry of Defence and Spanish shipbuilder Navantia have reached a settlement in the long-standing dispute over the frigate Helge Ingstad.
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.
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.
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.
Naval Group: first Hellenic Navy FDI frigate HS Kimon begins sea trials in France [VIDEO]
Armed with MBDA’s Aster anti-air and Exocet MM40 B3c anti-surface missiles, the RAM system, MU90 torpedoes, and a 76mm gun, HS Kimon is built for high-intensity combat
Submarine-hunting frigate HMS Glasgow officially named by Princess of Wales in Glasgow ceremony
HMS Glasgow, the first of eight new Type 26 frigates being constructed by BAE Systems for the Royal Navy, has been officially named by Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales.
Denmark to acquires additional ESSM Block 2 missiles to strengthen naval air defence
The Danish Ministry of Defence has announced the acquisition of additional Evolved Sea Sparrow (ESSM) Block 2 air defence missiles for the Royal Danish Navy’s frigates.
Lockheed Martin advances Spain’s F-110 frigate programme with Aegis and SPY-7 technologies
Lockheed Martin, a leading American defence company, has taken significant steps forward in the development of Spain’s F-110 multi-mission frigate programme.
Navantia advances F110 frigate programme with milestones for F112 and F113 ships
Navantia’s shipyard in Ferrol (A Coruña) hosted a double ceremony last Friday, marking the start of construction for the F113 frigate and the keel laying for the F112 frigate.
Naval Group eyes export growth with ambitious FDI Frigate sales strategy
According to a report by French newspaper La Tribune, French shipbuilder Naval Group aims to sell at least 27 FDI (Belh@rra) frigates, targeting both existing and new international markets.
Serco secures USD 96 million contract extension to support U.S. Navy frigate modernisation
Serco, the international provider of critical services to governments, has announced it will continue delivering technical services to modernise the U.S. Navy’s Guided Missile Frigates and ship systems.