Navantia UK begins construction of RFA Resurgent, first fleet solid support ship for carrier operations
Work has begun on RFA Resurgent, the first of three Royal Fleet Auxiliary support ships that will underpin UK aircraft carrier operations.
Spain approves €3.2 billion upgrade of Álvaro de Bazán F100 frigates to extend service to 2045
The Spanish Council of Ministers authorised on 26 November the signing of a contract for the modernisation of the Álvaro de Bazán-class F100 frigates operated by the Armada Española.
Navantia: second S-80 submarine enters the water in Cartagena and moves toward testing phase
The S-82 “Narciso Monturiol”, the second submarine of the S-80 class, is now afloat at Navantia’s Cartagena shipyard as it moves into the final stages of construction and commissioning.
Navantia to begin design phase of new Spanish Navy intelligence ship replacing Alerta A-111
The Spanish Council of Ministers has approved the launch of the definition phase for a new Intelligence Ship (BAM-AGI) for the Spanish Navy.
Navantia hosts naming of S-82 Narciso Monturiol, second submarine of Spain’s advanced S-80 series
Navantia has held the official naming ceremony of the S-82 ‘Narciso Monturiol’ submarine at its shipyard in Cartagena, Murcia. The submarine is the second vessel in the S-80 series being built for the Spanish Navy.
Navantia to build two new Offshore Patrol Vessels for Spanish Navy under €716 million plan
The Government of Spain has authorised the start of the contracting process for Navantia to design and build two new Offshore Patrol Vessels (BAM), which will join the six already in service.
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).
Navantia and Lockheed Martin complete key SPY-7 radar integration milestone for F-110 frigates
Lockheed Martin and Navantia have reached a significant milestone in developing the Combat System for the F-110 frigates at the AEGIS SCOMBA Integration Center (ASIC) in Moorestown, New Jersey.
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.
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.
Navantia’s second S-80 submarine advances in testing and safety milestones
The S-82 Narciso Monturiol, the second submarine in the S-80 series being built by Navantia for the Spanish Navy, has completed a key step in its development.
Navantia: F110 frigate’s electric propulsion system completes shock tests
The electric propulsion motor and frequency converter of the F110 frigate have successfully passed barge shock tests, Navantia said in a press release.