Contracts
OSI and TKMS to collaborate on Canadian Navy’s next-gen submarine project
OSI Maritime Systems (OSI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with German shipbuilding major TKMS to explore opportunities in systems integration and maritime capability development for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP).
US Navy awards $23.4M contract for Blackbeard hypersonic weapon
American tech company Castellion has been awarded a contract from the US Navy for the production and delivery of 50 Blackbeard early operational capability pre-production prototypes and associated storage and shipping containers.
TKMS places order for submarine steel in support of Canada’s future submarine program
German naval shipbuilder TKMS has awarded Valbruna ASW an initial order for approximately 70 tonnes of non-magnetic submarine steel as part of efforts to support the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP).
Thales to start modernization of Hellenic Navy’s Hydra-class frigates
Defense company Thales has secured a contract from the Greek General Directorate for Defence Investments and Armaments (GDDIA) to begin the modernization of the Hellenic Navy’s Hydra-class frigates.
Australia selects combat systems integrator for Virginia-class submarines
AUKUS in Australia is taking another significant step forward with the Australian Government selecting Lockheed Martin Australia as the preferred combat system integration partner for Australia’s future fleet of Virginia-class submarines.
Australia kicks off $11 billion upgrade program for ageing Collins-class subs
Australia has launched the life extension program for its Collins-class submarines, with HMAS Farncomb set to become the first boat to undergo major sustainment and upgrade work.
Bath Iron Works starts fabrication of new Flight III Arleigh Burke destroyer
General Dynamics Bath Iron Works has marked the start of fabrication for the future USS J. William Middendorf (DDG 138), the latest US Navy Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer to be built at the company’s Maine shipyard.
Navantia, KNS to provide life-cycle support for Norway’s F-310 frigates
Navantia and Kongsberg Naval Services (KNS) have signed a framework agreement in Bergen establishing a long-term contractual basis for industrial and technical cooperation in the support, maintenance, modification, and modernization of the Royal Norwegian Navy’s F-310 Fridtjof Nansen-class frigates.
Thales and BAE Systems to integrate new sensor system on Herne XLAUV
Defense companies Thales and BAE Systems have decided to collaborate on the integration of a new intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) mast system intended for use on the Herne extra-large autonomous underwater vehicle (XLAUV).
UK’s Type 31 frigate program hit by £140M cost adjustment amid rework challenges
Royal Navy’s Type 31 frigate program has been hit by a £140 million cost adjustment, after contractor Babcock International identified higher-than-expected rework and productivity issues during construction of the vessels.
Australia marks major progress on HMAS Hobart upgrade
Australia’s guided missile destroyer HMAS Hobart has reached two major milestones in its ongoing modernization program.
US destroyers are ‘quietly’ becoming laser-armed warships
The US Navy is steadily moving shipboard laser weapons from experimental programs into fleet operations, as the service establishes a dedicated training pipeline for sailors at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD)’s Directed Energy Systems Integration Laboratory (DESIL).
Raytheon to provide SeaRAM for Australia’s new Mogami-class frigates
Raytheon, an RTX business, has been awarded a contract by Japan’s shipbuilder Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) to provide SeaRAM ship self-defense systems in support of Australia’s Sea3000 General Purpose Frigate program.
German Navy to get modernized RHIBs for F126 frigate fleet
The German Navy’s F126 frigate program has reached a new milestone following a major contract amendment that will see the fleet equipped with modernized rigid-hulled inflatable boats (RHIBs).