EUNAVFOR ASPIDES: European Union launches new maritime operation in the Red Sea
The objective of this defensive maritime security operation is to restore and safeguard freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and the Gulf.
Naval Group completes modernization of La Fayette-class frigates
At the end of 2023, Naval Group successfully completed modernization programme for the French Navy's La Fayette-class frigates.
Polish Navy adds new T20-S Module to Gavia AUV
Polish Ministry of Defence (MOD) is bolstering its underwater survey capabilities by procuring the Teledyne RESON SeaBat T20-S Module for the group's Gavia Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs).
Naval Group signs contract for modernization of Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier
The French defence procurement agency (DGA) has officially commissioned the modernization of the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier, awarding the contract to Naval Group.
Germany: support contract for F125 frigates extended by five years
The F125 class will be the backbone of the German Navy’s operational commitments in the coming years.
German frigate Hessen sets sail on planned mission to combat Houthi attacks
The German frigate Hessen has set sail to join a planned EU military mission in the Red Sea intended to protect merchant vessels against attacks by the militant-Islamist Houthi group there.
Indra to equip Saudi ships with state-of-the-art electronic defence systems
Indra and Lockheed Martin have also had a long-standing collaborative relationship since the 1990s, when Indra began developing components of the Aegis system for Spain, the US and other countries.
Wärtsilä signs five-year lifecycle agreement with the Irish Naval Service
Technology group Wärtsilä has signed a five-year Optimised Maintenance Agreement with the Irish Naval Service.
Poland buys Lockheed Martin Mark 41 VLS launchers for its new frigates
The Polish state-owned defence industry group PGZ (Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa) has signed an agreement with the American technology giant Lockheed Martin.
Saab: keel laying ceremony for the second SIGINT ship to Poland
The keel laying ceremony for second of the two new Polish signals intelligence ships took place on January 23 at Remontowa Shipbuilding S.A., located in Gdansk, Poland.
Avon Protection awarded German Navy underwater rebreather contract
Avon Protection has been selected by the German Navy to supply its Multi-Role Rebreather for military diving operations.
MBDA’s Sea Ceptor air defence system to protect Poland’s Miecznik frigates
MBDA has been awarded a contract by Poland to equip the Polish Navy’s three new Miecznik-class frigates with MBDA’s Sea Ceptor naval air defence system.