NATO unveils updated maritime strategy to reinforce collective defence in the Euro-Atlantic region
NATO has released an updated maritime strategy that sets out a framework for Allied maritime security across the Euro-Atlantic region.
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Romania and Türkiye sign intergovernmental contract for acquisition of HISAR class corvette
The Ministry of National Defence announced that Romania and the Republic of Türkiye signed the intergovernmental contract for the acquisition of a HISAR class corvette on 3 December at the ministry’s headquarters.
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.
Third Brazilian Scorpène submarine delivered and fourth launched as PROSUB reaches new milestone
The Brazilian Navy has received its third Scorpène class submarine, the Tonelero, at the Itaguai naval base on 26 November.
Sweden to select supplier for new frigates early next year amid naval expansion plans by 2030
Sweden will choose a supplier for its multi billion Swedish crown acquisition of four new frigates early next year, the defence minister said on Monday.
China’s new Type 076 Sichuan amphibious assault ship begins first sea trials off Shanghai
China’s Type 076 amphibious assault ship Sichuan (51) began its first sea trials on 14 November, according to the original report, marking a major step in the programme for the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy.
United States backs South Korea’s nuclear submarine plan as leaders expand shipbuilding and defence ties
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said the United States had agreed to support Seoul’s pursuit of nuclear-powered submarines as both governments released final details of their trade and security agreement.
Five Eyes partners deepen ties with U.S. Navy Project Overmatch ahead of RIMPAC 2026 exercise
Naval officers from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom joined Project Overmatch in September for joint planning sessions in San Diego.
Sweden signs new contract with MBDA for additional CAMM missiles to boost naval air defence
MBDA has signed a contract amendment with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for further deliveries of the Common Anti-air Modular Missile (CAMM).
A26: world’s first fifth-generation submarine designed to support multi-domain operations
Swedish defence company Saab has developed the A26 submarine, the world’s first fifth-generation vessel, designed to meet the future requirements of NATO’s Multi-Domain Operations (MDO).
China commissions aircraft carrier Fujian equipped with electromagnetic launch system
On 5 November, China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) officially commissioned its newest aircraft carrier, the Fujian, during a ceremony held at the Sanya naval base in the South China Sea.
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Bohemia Interactive Simulations to deliver virtual battlespace for Hunter Class frigate programme
Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim), a subsidiary of BAE Systems, Inc., has been selected to provide its Virtual Battlespace (VBS) software for the Royal Australian Navy’s Hunter Class frigate programme.