Africa

Angolan Navy receives six HT-100 NAVAL unmanned helicopters

Angolan Navy’s first BR71 MK II corvette launched

The Angolan Navy has launched the first BR71 MK II Combattante corvette in Cherbourg, France.

Qatari Emiri Navy contracts Damen to build two tugs

Dutch shipbuilding major Damen Shipyards Group has secured a contract with the Qatar Emiri Naval Forces (QENF) for the delivery of two ASD Tugs 3212.

STM enters strategic cooperation on unmanned systems in Qatar

STM has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Qatar-based Barzan Holdings to collaborate on the joint production and development of advanced unmanned aerial systems and unmanned naval platforms.

Exail receives second-largest order for mine neutralization drones

Exail has announced the signing of an order for several hundred K-STER mine neutralization drones, destined for several navies. This new order, worth around EUR 40 million, is the second-largest order for K-STER drones ever recorded, just after the EUR 60 million order received in 2024. The K-STER d

Naval Group secures 5-year extension to maintain Egypt’s warships

French shipbuilder Naval Group has renewed its contract with the Egyptian Navy for the in-service support (ISS) of seven naval vessels.

NVL Egypt: Work begins on PV43-M naval vessel program

NVL Egypt, a subsidiary of NVL, started the production of the PV43-M naval shipbuilding program.

Nigerian Navy commissions new fast patrol boat trio

Marking its 69th anniversary, the Nigerian Navy has held a commissioning ceremony for three new warships, the induction of three helicopters, and the inauguration of newly reconstructed Base Flats for personnel.

Navantia splashes Morocco’s new Avante 1800 OPV

Spanish shipbuilding company Navantia has splashed a new offshore patrol vessel (OPV) for the Royal Moroccan Navy at its San Fernando shipyard.

Damen delivers third inshore patrol vessel to South African Navy

Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT) has delivered the third multi-mission inshore patrol vessel (MMIPV), P1573, to the South African Navy at Naval Base Durban.

Tunisia receives two Island-class patrol boats from US

The Tunisian Navy has conducted a commissioning ceremony for two Island-class patrol boats, which the United States transferred to Tunisia.

Damen delivers FCS 3307 patrol vessel to Nigeria’s Homeland

Damen Shipyards Cape Town, a subsidiary of Dutch shipbuilding major Damen, has delivered a fast crew supplier (FCS) 3307 patrol vessel to Nigerian Homeland Integrated Offshore Services (Homeland IOSL).