Thales delivers first autonomous drone system for mine countermeasures to the French Navy
Thales has delivered the first drone system for mine countermeasures to the French Navy, as part of the MMCM (Maritime Mine Counter Measures) programme.
Finland’s first Pohjanmaa-class corvette reaches key construction milestone
The Finnish Navy’s first Pohjanmaa-class multi-role corvette has reached a significant milestone with the completion of its hull at the end of 2024.
Thales to strengthen French Navy’s anti-submarine capabilities with SonoFlash sonobuoys
Thales has secured a contract with France’s defence procurement agency (DGA) to supply the French Navy with several hundred SonoFlash sonobuoys.
Airbus and Navantia partner to equip Juan Carlos I with SIRTAP unmanned aerial systems
Airbus has announced an agreement with Spanish shipbuilder Navantia to explore upgrades to the operational capabilities of the Spanish Navy’s flagship vessel.
Shield AI’s V-BAT selected as Japan’s first maritime ISR platform
American defence technology company Shield AI has announced that its V-BAT unmanned aircraft system (UAS) has been chosen by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).
The Finnish Navy increases presence and surveillance in the Baltic Sea
The Finnish Navy participates in the Baltic Sentry mission with both nationally led and NATO-led vessels.
NATO launches ‘Baltic Sentry’ to strengthen Baltic Sea infrastructure security
NATO has announced the launch of ‘Baltic Sentry,’ a new initiative aimed at enhancing the security of critical infrastructure in the Baltic Sea region.
Finnish and Swedish Navies collaborate in Gulf of Finland cable investigation
The Finnish Navy is actively assisting the police in investigating recent damage to undersea cables in the Gulf of Finland.
Germany: Bundestag approves funding for Type 127 air defence frigates
In December 2024, Germany's Bundestag budget committee has approved funding for the construction of six Type 127 air defence frigates.
Fincantieri successfully tests Lithium-Ion Battery System for U212 NFS submarines
Fincantieri, through its subsidiary POWER4FUTURE, has successfully completed final operational tests of a new Lithium-Ion Battery System (LBS) for the U212 Near Future Submarines.
thyssenkrupp Marine Systems secures record expansion of 212CD submarine programme
German government orders four more submarines of the Type 212CD for the German Navy.
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ESA uses submarines to study isolation and stress for space missions [VIDEO]
ESA, the Portuguese Space Agency and the Portuguese Navy are now using these vessels of underwater exploration to recreate isolation and confinement challenges in space.