The UK Carrier Strike Group (CSG), centred on HMS Prince of Wales, has reached Full Operating Capability (FOC), meaning all its parts are ready to operate on front-line duties wherever required.
Spain’s second S-80 class submarine, Narciso Monturiol, has hit the water at Navantia’s Cartagena shipyard, moving into the final phase of construction as the boat prepares for upcoming harbor trials and a full series of sea trials.
French shipbuilding major Naval Group has signed a contract with Greece for the construction of an additional defence and intervention (FDI) frigate for the Hellenic Navy.
Dutch shipbuilding major Damen Shipyards Group has continued constructive discussions with Germany on the progress of the F126 frigate project, the company revealed in its 2024 annual report.
Türkiye’s STM has commenced steel cutting for the Portuguese Navy’s new auxiliary oiler replenisher and logistics ship in Istanbul, launching the construction phase of the country’s first-ever naval export to a European Union and NATO member.
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and Kayo, an Albanian company specializing in the development of strategic industrial infrastructures, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a joint venture (JV) dedicated to the construction and maintenance of naval vessels in Albania.
Spanish shipbuilder Navantia and French defense technology company Thales have signed an agreement to support the modernization of the Royal Thai Navy’s fleet.
Four major defense companies have proposed the establishment of an AUKUS Combat Systems Collaborative Team in contemplation of a potential role for Australia’s SSN-AUKUS conventionally armed nuclear-powered submarines.
The Royal Navy’s latest specialist minehunting ship HMS Stirling Castle was welcomed to its new Portsmouth home ahead of spearheading underwater operations.
The Norwegian government and NHIndustries SAS have reached a settlement resolving all disputes related to Norway’s cancelled NH90 helicopter program.
The Royal Navy has tested five remotely controlled boats in a warship escort exercise off the coast of Scotland, demonstrating the use of uncrewed vessels.
Babcock, in partnership with the Royal New Zealand Navy and Seatrium, has supported the completion of critical maintenance work on HMNZS Aotearoa in Singapore.
