thyssenkrupp Marine Systems commissioned to advance IDAS air defence system for submarines
The IDAS system is being developed in collaboration with Diehl Defence, combining the expertise of both companies within the IDAS Consortium.
Cohort’s ELAC secures EUR 16.4 million contract amendment for Italian Navy submarine sonar
British defence group Cohort has announced that its German subsidiary, ELAC Sonar GmbH (ELAC), has secured a EUR 16.4 million contract amendment to supply another sonar system for the Italian Navy.
USS Texas submarine completes sea trials following modernisation at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
The Naval Sea Systems Command announced on 19 December that the USS Texas (SSN 775) successfully completed sea trials off the coast of New England.
U.S. Navy takes delivery of advanced attack submarine USS Iowa
The U.S. Navy has officially received its newest Virginia-class attack submarine, the future USS Iowa (SSN 797), on 22 December 2024.
Fincantieri successfully tests Lithium-Ion Battery System for U212 NFS submarines
Fincantieri, through its subsidiary POWER4FUTURE, has successfully completed final operational tests of a new Lithium-Ion Battery System (LBS) for the U212 Near Future Submarines.
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ESA uses submarines to study isolation and stress for space missions [VIDEO]
ESA, the Portuguese Space Agency and the Portuguese Navy are now using these vessels of underwater exploration to recreate isolation and confinement challenges in space.
Australian and UK Governments reach key SSN AUKUS agreement with industry partners
The Australian and UK Governments have announced a major milestone in the delivery of SSN AUKUS, the conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarine fleet for the Royal Australian Navy.
Saab opens new production facility in Landskrona to support submarine programme
The Landskrona facility represents a critical step in Saab’s strategy to enhance its production capabilities while fulfilling Sweden’s defence modernisation objectives.
OSI Maritime Systems secures agreement to equip Swedish Navy submarines with ECPINS
OSI has announced a new agreement with Sweden to supply its advanced Electronic Chart Precise Integrated Navigation System (ECPINS) across the Swedish Navy’s submarine fleet.
Germany plans to acquire four additional 212CD submarines in EUR 4.7 billion deal
Germany’s Defence Ministry has announced plans to procure four additional Type 212CD submarines, in a deal valued at over EUR 4.7 billion.
Navantia completes installation of hydrogen propulsion system AIP in S-80-class submarine
Spanish shipbuilder Navantia has announced the successful installation of its Hydrogen-based Air Independent Propulsion System (AIP) into an S-80 class submarine.
BAE Systems successfully demonstrates UK’s first autonomous extra-large submarine
British defence company BAE Systems has successfully demonstrated an autonomous extra-large submarine, marking a significant milestone for military underwater technology.