Equipment & technology
Exail receives second-largest order for mine neutralization drones
Exail has announced the signing of an order for several hundred K-STER mine neutralization drones, destined for several navies. This new order, worth around EUR 40 million, is the second-largest order for K-STER drones ever recorded, just after the EUR 60 million order received in 2024. The K-STER d
Power at sea: Naval project milestones to watch in 2026
From new frigates and patrol vessels to next-generation autonomous platforms, these projects are redefining maritime power and marking a new era in naval operations.
World’s firsts: Naval breakthroughs in 2025
From quantum navigation under the waves to fully autonomous surface warships and crewless helicopters preparing for flight, navies and defense innovators pushed the boundaries to support their defense strategies in an ever-evolving landscape.
£1 billion GPS disruption risk prompts Royal Navy quantum navigation testing
The Royal Navy has pushed its satellite-free navigation ambitions into the High North, conducting Arctic trials of quantum navigation technology in partnership with Imperial College London.
UK picks Thales to modernize navy’s MCM with AI-powered command centers
Defense giant Thales has been awarded a major contract by Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) for the design, development, and delivery of the next-generation of portable autonomous command centers.
Gabler signs trilateral framework agreement to support European submarine fleets
Manufacturer of submarine technologies Gabler has expanded its European in-service support capabilities through a trilateral framework agreement covering German, Italian and Portuguese naval fleets.
Saab scores order for Giraffe 1X radar system
Defense company Saab has signed a framework agreement with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the compact radar system Giraffe 1X and received an order within the agreement.
TKMS clinches record-breaking torpedo deal for Type 212CD submarines
TKMS and the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) have signed a framework agreement in Koblenz for the delivery of DM2A5 heavyweight torpedoes and associated equipment for the Type 212CD class submarines.
Kongsberg locks in combat system deal for six Type 212CD submarines
Norwegian defense provider Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has signed a contract for the delivery of ORCCA combat system elements to four Type 212CD submarines for the German Navy and two for Norway.
TKMS teams up with Canadian manufacturer on Type 212CD submarine segments
German shipbuilding heavyweight TKMS and Canadian manufacturing company Marmen have signed a strategic teaming agreement to collaborate on the production of selected Type 212CD submarine segments in Canada.
Kongsberg secures €100M deal to provide NSM coastal defense system for Denmark
Norwegian defense company Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has signed a contract with the Danish government for the supply of the naval strike missile coastal defense system (NSM CDS).
Thales introduces Sonar 76Nano
Defense giant Thales has introduced the prototype of Sonar 76Nano, a miniaturized acoustic detection system to support maritime security.
WATCH: Kraken Robotics, TKMS ATLAS UK test KATFISH USV-LARS on ARCIMS USV
Kraken Robotics and TKMS ATLAS UK have demonstrated the KATFISH unmanned surface vessel launch and recovery system (USV-LARS) from TKMS ATLAS UK’s ARCIMS USV.
JFD Global to provide equipment for Polish Navy’s new salvage and rescue vessel Ratownik
James Fisher (JFD Global), a global provider of specialist marine and defense solutions, has secured a contract with PGZ Stocznia Wojenna. The agreement will see JFD Global integrate a combined, hyperbaric and saturation diving system into the Polish Navy’s new salvage and rescue vessel, Ratownik.