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Lithuania eyes Norwegian-developed standardized vessel for its naval fleet
Norway and Lithuania have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation related to standardized vessels, paving the way for Lithuania’s potential participation in Norway’s Standardised Vessel Program and possible procurement of Norwegian-developed platforms.
Netherlands and Belgium to transfer seven minehunters to Bulgaria
The Netherlands, Belgium and Bulgaria have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen maritime security in the Black Sea through the transfer of seven mine countermeasure vessels to the Bulgarian Navy.
Ten Joint Expeditionary Force nations agree new maritime partnership
All ten member nations of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) have formally agreed to a new Maritime Proposition aimed at strengthening collective security across the North Atlantic, High North and Baltic regions.
Germany clears purchase of four MEKO A-200 frigates, eyes more warships
The Budget Committee of the German Bundestag has approved the procurement of four MEKO A-200 DEU-class frigates for the German Navy.
Multinational naval mine project reaches contract milestone
A multinational effort to jointly procure naval mines has reached a major milestone, with the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command signing a procurement contract with Finnish defense company Forcit for its Blocker influence mine on behalf of participating nations.
UK, Netherlands sign £2.4B deal for next-generation amphibious transport ships
The UK and the Netherlands have signed a £2.4 billion agreement to jointly procure a new class of amphibious transport ships.
Four NATO members order up to five MQ-4C Triton UAVs
Denmark, Finland, Germany, and Norway have decided to buy up to five Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton high-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to strengthen NATO’s Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Force.
Type 32 frigate program scrapped as UK embraces hybrid navy concept
The Royal Navy has set out a major shift in its future force structure, replacing plans for the Type 32 frigate program with a “Hybrid Navy” approach built around a mix of crewed and uncrewed vessels.
Denmark orders four marine environmental protection and minelaying vessels
The Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organization (DALO) has signed a contract with Orlogsskibe Danmark, a consortium comprising OSK Design, Karstensens Skibsværft, and Hvide Sande Shipyard, for the construction of four marine environmental protection and minelaying vessels.
UK scaling up for a new kind of warfare, with £298 billion poured into defense
The UK government has announced the Defence Investment Plan (DIP), backed by nearly £298 billion over the next four years, including an additional £15 billion in new funding, aimed at accelerating military modernization, expanding nuclear capabilities, and increasing the use of autonomous systems an
Hanwha Ocean named preferred bidder for South Korea’s KDDX destroyer program
South Korean shipbuilding major Hanwha Ocean has been selected as the preferred bidder for the detailed design and construction of the lead ship under South Korea’s next-generation KDDX destroyer program.
UK drops Type 83 destroyer plans, moves to build at least six hybrid warships
The UK has decided to procure at least six new hybrid warships for the Royal Navy, replacing earlier plans for the Type 83 destroyer as part of a revised approach to maritime air defense that emphasises integration with uncrewed systems and a more distributed fleet design.
Germany cancels F126 frigate program, plans to acquire eight MEKO A-200 frigates instead
Germany’s Ministry of Defense has terminated the troubled F126 frigate procurement program, citing major schedule delays, soaring costs, and unacceptable project risks, and announced plans to replace the vessels with eight MEKO A-200 frigates for the German Navy.
Thales to expand radar manufacturing capacity in Netherlands
Thales and the Ministry of Defense in the Netherlands have signed a strategic partnership agreement to expand radar production and test capacity.