
French multinational aerospace and defense corporation Thales has delivered the ‘world’s first’ autonomous surface drone system in service with a navy.

British aerospace, defense and nuclear engineering services company Babcock is making strides in the construction of the first two ships in the Type 31 Inspiration-class frigate program for the Royal Navy.

A fleet of autonomous systems to provide surveillance, detect and track potential threats, and enhance situational awareness in the maritime domain under new TASK FORCE X, NATO informed.

Minesweepers Yakov Balyaev and Pyotr Ilyichev from the Troops and Forces in the North-East used a Skanda uncrewed surface vehicle to search and neutralize maritime mines of the mock enemy while completing the K-2 task elements, according to the Russian Navy.

British provider of hovercraft and high-speed boats Griffon Hoverwork has received approval in principle (AiP) from classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR) for its new class of landing craft air cushion (LCAC), the Wyvern.

The Danish Navy has received two Watercat 2000 patrol boats, Hugin and Munin, for Frontex missions in the Mediterranean Sea.

The WISAMO wingsail, developed by French manufacturer Michelin, has been selected for France’s new ‘innovative’ offshore patrol vessel with wind-assisted propulsion.

The first of the next-generation electronic warfare systems has rolled off the production line as final tests and upgrades are made, the Royal Navy unveiled.

The French Defense Procurement Agency (Direction Générale de l’Armement) has signed a contract with Airbus Defense and Space as prime contractor, in partnership with defense company Thales, for a risk-assessment study of the future maritime patrol aircraft program.

Upgrades enabling Royal Navy Commando Merlin helicopters to embark in and operate from vessels anywhere in the world in support of the 3 Commando Brigade have achieved full operating capability (FOC), according to aerospace and defense company Leonardo.

The hull of the first Pohjanmaa-class (Squadron 2020) multi-role corvette has been completed, the Finnish Navy revealed.

Spanish shipbuilder Navantia has unveiled that the F110 frigate’s electric propulsion motor and converter passed their shock tests.