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French naval power getting ready for Neptune Strike

The French Navy allowed a rare look into one of their nuclear submarines while preparing for an upcoming NATO mission on Monday 15, 2024.

The Royal Navy’s latest Astute Class submarine has been officially named at BAE Systems’ Submarines site in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. Agamemnon - named after the ancient Greek king - is the sixth of seven Astute submarines being built by the Company. She is due to be launched later this year, ahead of being commissioned into the Royal Navy.

BAE Systems: sixth Astute class submarine named Agamemnon at Barrow-in-Furness

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Five Astute Class submarines are already in service, while work is also well under way in Barrow on the seventh and final boat.

On 22 April 2024, the fourth submarine in the Type 218SG construction program was named at the thyssenkrupp Marine Systems shipyard in Kiel. The 250 invited guests included Boris Pistorius, Federal Minister of Defence, and Teo Chee Hean, Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security of the Republic of Singapore, as well as other high-ranking representatives from Singapore and Germany. The sponsor of the boat was Ms. Teo Swee Lian, sister of Teo Chee Hean.

tkMS: naming of the fourth submarine for the Republic of Singapore

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The fourth submarine in the Type 218SG construction program was named at the thyssenkrupp Marine Systems shipyard in Kiel.

The French Navy has officially inducted the Duguay-Trouin, its second nuclear-powered attack submarine of the Suffren-class, into active service

Duguay-Trouin: second Suffren-class submarine enters service in French Navy

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The French Navy has officially inducted the Duguay-Trouin, its second nuclear-powered attack submarine of the Suffren-class, into active service.

NCC has been commissioned by the Norwegian Defence Estates Agency (NDEA) to build a submarine dock at the Haakonsvern Naval Base in Bergen, Norway. The order value is approximately SEK 440 million.

Norway: NCC to build submarine dock in Haakonsvern Naval Base

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NCC has been commissioned by the Norwegian Defence Estates Agency (NDEA) to build a submarine dock at the Haakonsvern Naval Base in Bergen, Norway.

JFD Limited, part of James Fisher & Sons PLC, has once again showcased its leadership in submarine rescue by successfully completing the mobilisation of critical components of the NATO Submarine Rescue System (NSRS) during the Rescuex West 24 exercise.

JFD demonstrates excellence in Submarine Rescue operations during Rescuex West 24 exercise

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JFD Limited has once again showcased its leadership in submarine rescue by successfully completing the mobilisation of critical components of the NATO Submarine Rescue System (NSRS).

OSI Maritime Systems (OSI) announced the recent finalization of two significant contracts with BAE Systems Submarines (BAE).

OSI signs two contracts with BAE Systems for submarine programmes

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OSI Maritime Systems (OSI) announced the recent finalization of two significant contracts with BAE Systems Submarines (BAE).

On March 28, Indonesia chose Naval Group and PT PAL to strengthen the capabilities of the Indonesian Navy with two Scorpène Evolved Full Lithium-Ion battery (LiB) submarines to be built in Indonesia in PT PAL shipyard, through a transfer of technology from Naval Group.

Naval Group: Indonesia signs contract for two Scorpène Evolved submarines

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On March 28, Indonesia chose Naval Group and PT PAL to strengthen the capabilities of the Indonesian Navy with two Scorpène Evolved Full Lithium-Ion battery (LiB) submarines to be built in Indonesia.

On March 27, the third of the four Scorpène submarines of the ProSub program was launched at the Itaguaí Naval base, in presence of the Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and French President Emmanuel Macron. The Tonelero has been built entirely in Brazil by Itaguaí Construções Navais (ICN) thanks to years of successful technology transfer and partnership with Naval Group.

Naval Group: launching of the third Brazilian Scorpène submarine

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On March 27, the third of the four Scorpène submarines of the ProSub program was launched at the Itaguaí Naval base.

On Monday 13 March, as part of the AUKUS trilateral agreement between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States, it was announced that BAE Systems will play a key role in helping Australia to acquire its first nuclear powered submarines.

Australia selects BAE Systems and ASC to build sovereign nuclear powered submarines

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The Australian Government has selected BAE Systems and ASC Pty Ltd to build Australia’s new fleet of nuclear powered submarines in the latest significant development in the AUKUS trilateral security pact.

The steel cutting of the first third-generation French SSBN took place at Naval Group’s shipyard in Cherbourg on March 20th. This symbolic gesture marks the start of hull production for these submarines which will ensure France's nuclear deterrence posture until the end of the 21st century.

Naval Group starts the construction of the first third-generation French SSBN

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The steel cutting of the first third-generation French SSBN took place at Naval Group’s shipyard in Cherbourg on March 20th.

Naval Group has been selected by The Netherlands Ministry of Defence for the Replacement Netherlands Submarine Capability project, based on the Barracuda family expeditionary submarines. This award decision concludes a stringent selection process and opens a period of exclusive discussions leading to the signature of a contract. The Group is eager to engage in the execution of this important project with its Dutch and European partners.

The Netherlands selects Naval Group for its Submarine Replacement program

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Naval Group is honoured by the award decision expressed by the Netherlands Ministry of Defence (MOD). This decision commits the group to implement a full-scale strategic partnership with the Netherlands aimed at supporting the Royal Netherlands Navy submarine service and at intensifying cooperation with the Netherlands’ MOD, industry and R&D partners, Naval Group said …

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