France orders fifth FDI Frigate from Naval Group to strengthen French Navy capabilities and complete programme
Naval Group has received an order from the French Government for a fifth defence and intervention frigate for the French Navy.
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Royal Netherlands Navy declares Shield AI V-BAT operational after Arctic trials, expanding maritime surveillance capability
Royal Netherlands Navy has declared Shield AI’s V-BAT unmanned aircraft system operational following testing aboard HNLMS Johan de Witt.
Kongsberg and Salt Ship Design selected to develop standardised vessel concept for Norwegian Navy fleet
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and Salt Ship Design have been awarded a contract to design a new class of standardised vessels for the Norwegian Navy.
Japanese destroyer JS Chokai completes modifications to operate U.S. Tomahawk cruise missiles, trials planned
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JS Chokai (DDG-176) has completed modifications to operate U.S.-made Tomahawk cruise missiles, according to Japanese and U.S. officials.
Naval Group selects Arabelle Solutions for nuclear propulsion turbines for France’s next-generation aircraft carrier
Arabelle Solutions has been selected by Naval Group to design and supply key components for the nuclear propulsion system of France’s future aircraft carrier.
German Budget Committee approves next step in TKMS MEKO A-200 programme for four new navy frigates
Germany’s parliamentary Budget Committee has approved the next phase of the MEKO A-200 DEU programme, paving the way for the planned procurement of four new frigates from TKMS.
France unveils name of next-generation nuclear aircraft carrier as PANG programme advances toward build phase
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France’s next-generation nuclear-powered aircraft carrier will be named “France Libre.”
Swedish Defence Minister visits HMS Uppland in Poland as Stockholm and Warsaw deepen strategic submarine cooperation
Sweden’s Minister for Defence Pål Jonson visited the Swedish submarine HMS Uppland in the Polish port of Gdynia during last week’s State Visit to Poland.
Brazilian Navy receives first Tamandaré-class frigate as part of long-term fleet modernisation programme
The Brazilian Navy has officially received the frigate Tamandaré (F200), the first vessel of the Tamandaré-class programme, during a ceremony held on 9 March at the ThyssenKrupp Estaleiro Brasil Sul shipyard in Itajaí, Santa Catarina.
U.S. confirms use of ATACMS missiles against Iranian naval targets, reports destruction of vessels and a submarine
The United States has confirmed the operational use of MGM-140 ATACMS ballistic missiles during combat operations against Iran, according to remarks made during a press conference on March 13.
BAE Systems Australia awarded $163 million contract to sustain Royal Australian Navy Anzac-class frigates
Under the contract, BAE Systems Australia will provide through-life engineering and design services for the Navy’s Anzac-class vessels. The company will also coordinate work across a wider industrial base, working with small and medium-sized providers, including sustainment partner BMT, while acting as a single point of contact for engineering support. The investment is expected
Netherlands deploys air defence frigate HNLMS Evertsen to eastern Mediterranean to support allied defence and Cyprus
The Dutch government has decided to deploy the air defence and command frigate HNLMS Evertsen to the eastern Mediterranean.