Norway unveils industry strategy for Type 26 frigate procurement to strengthen defence sector
Norway unveils strategy for new frigates: boosting maritime defence and national industry.
Naval Group delivers first new-generation FDI frigate Amiral Ronarc’h to the French Navy
On 17 October 2025, Naval Group officially delivered the first Defence and Intervention Frigate (FDI) Amiral Ronarc’h to the French Navy during a ceremony held in Brest.
Germany to equip F127 frigates with Raytheon’s SPY-6(V)1 radar under U.S. foreign military sale
Raytheon has been chosen by the German government to supply its SPY-6(V)1 radar system for eight F127 frigates, under a proposed foreign military sales contract with the U.S. Navy.
Italy and Greece sign preliminary naval agreement involving transfer of two Italian Navy ships
Italy and Greece have signed a preliminary agreement for the transfer of two Italian Navy vessels to the Hellenic Navy, with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri acting as the industrial partner.
Navantia launches F111 Bonifaz frigate in Ferrol shipyard, first of F-110 class for Spanish Navy
Navantia today launched the F111 “Bonifaz” frigate, the first ship of the F-110 programme for the Spanish Navy, in a ceremony held at its shipyard in Ferrol (A Coruña).
Norway selects UK as strategic partner in £10 billion frigate deal, boosting NATO’s northern security
Norway has chosen the United Kingdom as its strategic partner for the acquisition of Type 26 frigates, in what is the largest defence procurement in Norway’s history and the UK’s biggest ever warship export deal by value.
Rohde & Schwarz Australia and STS Defence partner on Hunter Class frigate masts
Rohde & Schwarz Australia has awarded a contract to STS Defence to supply twin integrated configurable communications masts for the Royal Australian Navy’s first three Hunter class frigate.
Mitsubishi to build new frigates for Royal Australian Navy, beating TKMS’ MEKO A200 design
On 5 August, the Australian Government selected the modernised Mogami-class frigate as the preferred platform for the Royal Australian Navy’s future general-purpose frigate fleet.
Greece unveils plan to modernise submarine fleet and acquire new vessels
During the Naval Week celebrations in Nafplio, Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias announced a comprehensive plan to modernise the Hellenic Navy’s submarine fleet.
Exail to supply cybersecure navigation systems for Hellenic Navy’s FDI frigates
French technology company Exail has been selected by Naval Group to supply navigation systems for the Hellenic Navy’s new Defence and Intervention (FDI) frigates.
BAE Systems opens new shipbuilding hall in Glasgow to support Type 26 frigate programme
A major milestone for Scotland’s shipbuilding industry has been reached with the official opening of a vast new build hall at BAE Systems’ Govan shipyard in Glasgow.
Fincantieri to build two new PPA combat ships for Italian navy under €700m contract
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has secured a new contract for the construction of two PPA-Multipurpose Combat Ships for the Italian Navy.