On 21 December, French President Emmanuel Macron officially announced the move to the implementation phase of the next-generation aircraft carrier programme, known as Porte-Avions de Nouvelle Génération (PANG).
Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 reinforced its operational presence in the High North for the second time this year, focusing on readiness, cooperation and maritime situational awareness in a demanding strategic environment.
On 12 December, Fincantieri held the first steel cut ceremony for the fourth submarine of the U212NFS programme for the Italian Navy at its Muggiano shipyard, within a programme managed by OCCAR.
Norway will acquire two additional submarines from Germany’s TKMS, the Defence Ministry confirmed on Friday, lifting the total order to six vessels and pushing project costs close to 100 billion crowns.
NATO has released an updated maritime strategy that sets out a framework for Allied maritime security across the Euro-Atlantic region.
The Ministry of National Defence announced that Romania and the Republic of Türkiye signed the intergovernmental contract for the acquisition of a HISAR class corvette on 3 December at the ministry’s headquarters.
The Spanish Council of Ministers authorised on 26 November the signing of a contract for the modernisation of the Álvaro de Bazán-class F100 frigates operated by the Armada Española.
The Brazilian Navy has received its third Scorpène class submarine, the Tonelero, at the Itaguai naval base on 26 November.
Sweden will choose a supplier for its multi billion Swedish crown acquisition of four new frigates early next year, the defence minister said on Monday.
China’s Type 076 amphibious assault ship Sichuan (51) began its first sea trials on 14 November, according to the original report, marking a major step in the programme for the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said the United States had agreed to support Seoul’s pursuit of nuclear-powered submarines as both governments released final details of their trade and security agreement.
Naval officers from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom joined Project Overmatch in September for joint planning sessions in San Diego.
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