OCCAR: Italian FREMM Emilio Bianchi completes key milestones ahead of schedule
The Italian Navy’s latest FREMM frigate, Emilio Bianchi, has achieved two significant milestones, marking its progress towards delivery.
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NATO Naval Forces conclude multinational exercise Freezing Winds off the coast of Finland
NATO Maritime forces exercised alongside numerous naval vessels and aircraft, in waters off southern Finland and the north Baltic Sea, from Nov. 18 to 29, 2024, for exercise Freezing Winds.
Germany plans to acquire four additional 212CD submarines in EUR 4.7 billion deal
Germany’s Defence Ministry has announced plans to procure four additional Type 212CD submarines, in a deal valued at over EUR 4.7 billion.
REISER wins contract for NH90 Sea Tiger maintenance training rig for German Navy
REISER Simulation and Training has announced a new contract to develop a cutting-edge Maintenance Training Rig (MTR) for the German Navy.
German Navy tests BlueWhale autonomous underwater vehicle in Baltic Sea trials
The German Navy has successfully concluded a two-week intensive trial of the BlueWhale autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) in the Baltic Sea as part of its Operational Experimentation (OPEX) programme.
U.S. Department of Defense signs USD 439 million deal with RTX for ESSM missiles
The United States Department of Defence has announced a new agreement with RTX Corporation to continue the production and supply of the RIM-162 ESSM guided anti-aircraft missiles.
Norway initiates talks with allies for strategic partnership on new frigate acquisition
The Norwegian Ministry of Defence has announced plans to invite France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States to explore a strategic partnership for the delivery of new frigates.
New Dutch Combat Support Ship built by Damen in Romania begins sea trials
The Dutch Ministry of Defence has announced that the new Combat Support Ship (CSS), the future Zr.Ms. Den Helder, has entered its final stages of development.
Spanish Navy shifts focus from Harpoon to Naval Strike Missile for S-80 submarines
Spanish Navy is considering adopting the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) developed by Norwegian company Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace for S-80 submarines.
Navantia completes first barge shock test for F110 programme equipment
Spanish shipbuilder Navantia has successfully completed the first barge shock test for equipment under the F110 programme.
European shipyards sign consortium agreement to advance European Patrol Corvette project
European Patrol Corvette project aims to develop a versatile corvette platform to address a range of defence and patrol needs.
Thales and Exail to deliver autonomous mine detection vehicles for French Navy’s SLAMF programme
Thales and Exail have been awarded a contract by the French defence procurement agency (DGA) to develop and deliver next-generation autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs).