Contracts
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).
TKMS and Skaramangas Shipyards to upgrade Hellenic Navy’s Type 214 submarines
German shipbuilder TKMS and Greece’s Skaramangas Shipyards entered into an agreement to jointly execute the mid-life upgrade (MLU) program for the four HDW class 214 submarines of the Hellenic Navy.
Fincantieri and KAYO launch JV to build and maintain Albanian Navy’s fleet
Italian shipbuilding major Fincantieri and Albania’s KAYO have signed a joint venture agreement (JVA) to establish a joint venture (JV) operating in the construction and maintenance of naval vessels in Albania.
Global Combat Ship partnership welcomes fourth member
Norway has joined the navies of the UK, Canada, and Australia to forge a formidable future Global Combat Ship partnership.
Fincantieri to upgrade PPA vessels to ‘full combat system’ configuration
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has signed a contractual integration for the PPA (Multipurpose Combat Ship) program, aimed at upgrading the PPA-class vessels to the ‘full combat system’ configuration.
Indra, IDV to deliver 34 amphibious combat vehicles for Spanish Marines
Indra and IDV, the land defence arm of Leonardo, have secured a strategic agreement to deliver Spain’s new Marine Infantry amphibious combat vehicles (VACIMs).
NHIndustries inks NH90 Block 2 architecture study contract
The NATO agency in charge of the NH90 program, NAHEMA, has signed a contract with NHIndustries, a consortium between Airbus, Leonardo, and GKN Aerospace, to launch the NH90 Block 2 architecture study.
UK’s aircraft carrier returns to sea after major refit
Royal Navy’s aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth has departed the Rosyth Dockyard following the completion of a significant planned maintenance program, shipbuilder Babcock revealed.
Vestdavit introduces AutoHook autonomous launch and recovery system for USV
Vestdavit has introduced its new AutoHook system, a fully autonomous launch and recovery solution designed to support unmanned surface vessels (USVs) and other maritime assets.
Fincantieri delivers multi-purpose support vessel to Italian Navy
Shipbuilding major Fincantieri has delivered the multi-purpose support vessel Tritone to the Italian Navy at its Palermo shipyard.
UK’s Type 23 frigate HMS Lancaster departs on a three-year mission
Royal Navy’s Type 23 frigate HMS Lancaster departed Portsmouth on 15 August to begin its three-year mission in the Middle East.
SAES upgrades tactical sub simulator for Spanish Navy’s S-70 subs
Spanish provider of underwater technologies SAES has carried out the modernization process of the tactical submarine simulator (SATS) for the Spanish Navy’s S-70 submarines.
UK’s first Type 26 frigate to enter the water later this year, BAE confirms
Royal Navy’s first Type 26 anti-submarine frigate HMS Glasgow will enter the water later this year, shipbuilding company BAE Systems has confirmed.
French Navy’s first POM OPV conducts sea trials
French Navy’s first Patrouilleur d’Outre-Mer (POM) offshore patrol vessel (OPV), Auguste Benebig, has been conducting sea trials, the navy revealed.