
The Chilean Navy has demonstrated a ‘first-of-its-kind’ operation by fueling a naval vessel, a motorboat from the Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service (SHOA), with e-fuel, a carbon-neutral synthetic gasoline produced by international electrofuel company HIF Global.

Dutch shipbuilding major Damen Naval has signed a contract with compatriot steel supplier De Jong & Lavino for the delivery of all steel materials needed to build the PES (Plataforma Estratégica de Superficie) frigate for the Colombian Navy.

Shipbuilder Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) has held a steel-cutting ceremony for the Finnish Navy’s third Pohjanmaa-class corvette.

The Brazilian Navy’s first Tamandaré-class frigate, Tamandaré, has completed sea trials off the coast of Brazil, marking a decisive step toward the delivery of the vessel.

Finnish shipbuilder Meyer Turku has revealed that the Finnish Border Guard’s new offshore patrol vessel was christened.

The Russian Navy has launched the fifth frigate of Project 22350, Admiral Amelko, at the USC Severnaya Verf shipyard in Saint Petersburg.

British defense company Kraken Technology and German shipbuilder NVL Group have formed an Anglo-German joint venture (JV) alliance to accelerate the development and scale production of autonomous surface vessel capabilities.

Terma and Boeing have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at exploring cooperation on maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) support for the P-8 maritime patrol aircraft in Denmark.

Gabler and FLANQ have entered into a strategic partnership to co-develop a new class of USVs specifically designed for submarine TTL.

UK company Briggs Marine has teamed up with Serco as a subcontractor to provide maritime services for the Royal Navy.

Norwegian technology company Blueye Robotics, together with local partner RVI Tools, has secured a contract to supply underwater remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) to the Netherlands Navy.

Swedish company Saab has acquired local submarine parts supplier Deform to strengthen the security of supply for the Swedish defense industry.