Canada reviews TKMS 212CD submarine bid as Prime Minister Carney visits Kiel shipyard
The Canadian delegation, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney and Defence Minister David McGuinty, visited the TKMS shipyard in Kiel on 26 August.
Norway selects UK as strategic partner in £10 billion frigate deal, boosting NATO’s northern security
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 to develop large autonomous underwater vehicle for Sweden in SEK 60 million defence contract
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.
Rauma Marine Constructions begins building third Pohjanmaa-class corvette for Finnish Navy
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 selects TKMS and Hanwha Ocean as top bidders for multibillion-dollar submarine contract
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.
Türkiye successfully tests Hisar-D RF air defence system with missile launch at sea
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 to acquire turkish HISAR-class corvette TCG Akhisar for €223 million
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.
Swedish submarine receives heavy torpedoes in first-ever allied re-supply operation
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.
France commissions Tourville submarine and expands infrastructure for new-generation nuclear fleet
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 proposes submarine financing and comprehensive industrial partnership for Poland’s Orka programme
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.
TKMS secures €800 million contract to modernise German Navy’s Type 212A submarines
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).
Swedish Södermanland-class submarine operates under NATO command in Baltops 25
Baltops 25 involves 16 NATO countries and includes more than 50 ships, over 25 aircraft, and around 9,000 personnel.