Norway has chosen the United Kingdom as its strategic partner for the acquisition of Type 26 frigates, in what is the largest defence procurement in Norway’s history and the UK’s biggest ever warship export deal by value.
Saab’s autonomous control system, Autonomous Ocean Core, will be integrated into the LUUV to provide advanced autonomous functions both on and below the surface.
On 26 August, Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) marked the start of production for the third multi-purpose corvette with a traditional steel cutting ceremony.
Canada has identified Germany’s Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) and South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean as the leading contenders for a multibillion-dollar submarine contract.
On 15 August, Turkey’s Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB) announced the successful live firing of the Hisar-D RF air defence and missile defence system.
Romania will purchase the Turkish naval vessel TCG Akhisar (P-1220) directly from the Turkish Navy for €223 million (excluding VAT), according to the Romanian Ministry of National Defence.
A Swedish submarine recently docked at a rockface on the far side of the Baltic Sea, where Finnish Army logistics personnel were on hand to load torpedoes.
On July 4, French Minister of the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu officially announced the entry into active service of the nuclear-powered attack submarine Tourville.
Hanwha Ocean has formally proposed a sovereign financing package to support Poland’s Orka submarine programme, aiming to provide full strategic autonomy over the initiative.
German shipbuilder Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) has signed a major €800 million contract with the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw).
Baltops 25 involves 16 NATO countries and includes more than 50 ships, over 25 aircraft, and around 9,000 personnel.
thyssenkrupp Marine Systems has opened a representative office in Ottawa to deepen cooperation with Canadian stakeholders and reinforce its local footprint.
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