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Norway, NHIndustries reach €305M settlement over scrapped NH90 helicopter deal
The Norwegian government and NHIndustries SAS have reached a settlement resolving all disputes related to Norway’s cancelled NH90 helicopter program.
India approves new naval procurements to boost defense capabilities
The Indian Ministry of Defense has granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for several major naval procurements aimed at strengthening the operational capabilities of the Indian Navy.
Ten European nations join hands on naval mine weapon systems
Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and Poland have signed a framework arrangement for setting the scope for naval mines cooperation (NMC).
Denmark to ramp up Arctic defense capabilities with new vessels, drones and aircraft
Denmark has announced a major boost to its Arctic capabilities under the Second Agreement on the Arctic and North Atlantic, investing in new vessels, drones, and maritime patrol aircraft.
NATO picks Saab-led consortium for new underwater battlespace project
MANGROVE consortium, led by Saab, has been selected by NATO to lead the new Allied Underwater Battlespace Mission Network project (AUWB-MN).
Australia pours in $12 billion to support naval shipbuilding
The Australian Government has decided to provide $12 billion (US$8 billion) towards delivering a defence precinct at Henderson to deliver continuous naval shipbuilding and AUKUS in Western Australia.
Canadian Coast Guard becomes part of country’s defense team
The Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) has announced the integration of the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) into the defense team, marking an important step forward in strengthening Canada’s maritime security.
ABS certifies Saildrone’s unmanned surface vessel Surveyor
Classification society ABS has awarded classification to the Saildrone Surveyor, a fully autonomous deepwater unmanned surface vehicle (USV).
US Navy: Admiral Caudle steps in as 34th Chief of Naval Operations
Adm. Daryl Caudle has assumed the duties as the 34th Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) of the US Navy during an assumption of office ceremony.
UK and Australia sign ‘historic’ 50-year Geelong Treaty for SSN-AUKUS program
Australia and the United Kingdom (UK) have signed the bilateral Nuclear-Powered Submarine Partnership and Collaboration Treaty (the Geelong Treaty) in Geelong, Victoria.
US authorizes possible $620 million sale of naval strike missile systems to Bulgaria
The U.S. State Department has approved a possible foreign military sale to the Government of Bulgaria of naval strike missile coastal defense system (NSM CDS) and related equipment for an estimated cost of $620 million.
ABS and HD Hyundai sign MoU to develop international naval ships
American classification society ABS and South Korean heavyweight HD Hyundai have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that opens the door for joint development projects to develop international naval ships.
Danish Navy to receive major upgrade as political parties unite on defense plan
The Danish Government and the Danish Democrats, the Socialist People’s Party, Liberal Alliance, the Conservative People’s Party, the Danish People’s Party, and the Social Liberal Party have entered into an agreement under the Danish Defence Agreement 2024-2033 to strengthen the Danish Navy.
Australia joins forces with Kongsberg to establish first missile factory
The Australian government has signed a contract with Kongsberg Defence Australia to establish Australia’s first guided weapons production factory in Newcastle.