Raytheon delivers 500th ESSM Block 2 missile to U.S. Navy, plans to boost production by 2026
Raytheon, part of American defence group RTX, has delivered its 500th Evolved Seasparrow Missile (ESSM) Block 2 to the United States Navy.
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Italy and Greece sign preliminary naval agreement involving transfer of two Italian Navy ships
Italy and Greece have signed a preliminary agreement for the transfer of two Italian Navy vessels to the Hellenic Navy, with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri acting as the industrial partner.
Canada: CAE signs subcontract with Lockheed Martin for River-class destroyer training systems
CAE has signed a subcontract with Lockheed Martin Canada to begin the implementation phase of the River-class destroyer programme, formerly known as the Canadian Surface Combatant.
MBDA signs production contract for new TESEO MK2/E anti-ship missile for Italian Navy
MBDA has signed a production contract with Italy’s National Directorate of Naval Armaments for the TESEO MK2/E anti-ship missile, which is currently under development for the Italian Navy.
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NATO launches Neptune Strike 25-3 multinational enhanced Vigilance Activity across European maritime theatres
NATO has begun NEPTUNE STRIKE 25-3, a large-scale multinational enhanced Vigilance Activity taking place from 22 to 26 September 2025.
Japan to modify destroyer Chokai for Tomahawk missile capability by March 2026, defence minister says
Japan will modify its destroyer JS Chokai (DDG-176) to launch Tomahawk cruise missiles by 31 March 2026, Defence Minister Gen Nakatani confirmed on Tuesday.
Navantia to build two new Offshore Patrol Vessels for Spanish Navy under €716 million plan
The Government of Spain has authorised the start of the contracting process for Navantia to design and build two new Offshore Patrol Vessels (BAM), which will join the six already in service.
Babcock partners with Palantir to transform UK warship production with Warp Speed
Babcock has partnered with Palantir to revolutionise the build and long-term support of warships, beginning with the Arrowhead family and extending across all Arrowhead projects.
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Navantia launches F111 Bonifaz frigate in Ferrol shipyard, first of F-110 class for Spanish Navy
Navantia today launched the F111 “Bonifaz” frigate, the first ship of the F-110 programme for the Spanish Navy, in a ceremony held at its shipyard in Ferrol (A Coruña).
Hensoldt introduces Spexer radar for naval use with first NATO navy contract
Sensor solutions provider Hensoldt has launched its Spexer radar family as a naval solution, securing an initial contract with the navy of a NATO country.
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Norway and UK sign defence framework for joint Type 26 frigate partnership and cooperation
Norwegian Minister of Defence, Tore O. Sandvik, and UK Secretary of State for Defence, John Healey, have signed a new agreement in Stavanger establishing the framework for a strategic partnership on maritime capabilities.
Saab signs cooperation agreement with Poland’s Base Group, strengthening ties for Orka programme
Swedish defence company Saab has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding with Polish firm Base Group, reinforcing a long-standing industrial relationship.