Equipment & technology
MBDA delivers first batch of ASTER missiles through OCCAR
European missile provider MBDA has delivered, through the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR), the first batch of ASTER missiles from accelerated production measures that are part of the company’s ramp-up efforts.
Royal Navy’s patrol ship tests new pilot aid system
A Royal Navy patrol ship has tested a brand-new system designed to guide pilots in rough seas or during night operations ahead of a deployment to the Caribbean.
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.
Terma signs deal with DALO for 32 coastal surveillance radars
Denmark-based high-tech Terma Group has signed an agreement with the Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) to deliver 32 coastal surveillance radars.
Astrolight, Lithuanian Navy test laser communication terminal in Baltic Sea
Lithuanian space and defense tech company Astrolight tested its POLARIS free-space laser terminal in the Baltic Sea together with the Lithuanian Navy.
Hellenic Navy’s FDI frigates to feature Exail’s navigation systems
French shipbuilder Naval Group has selected Exail to provide navigation systems for the Hellenic Navy’s defense and intervention frigates (FDI).
Royal Navy rolls out new crewless mine hunting systems
The Royal Navy has rolled out crewless minesweeping equipment to hunt and destroy mines for the first time.
Germany buys joint strike missile from Kongsberg
Norwegian company Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has signed a contract with the German government for the delivery of the joint strike missile (JSM).
Kongsberg to provide propulsion system for new Colombian Navy’s PES frigate
Kongsberg Maritime has signed a contract with Damen Naval to supply twin controllable pitch propellers (CPP) and shaftlines as part of a contract with the Colombian Navy for the new PES frigate.
Vestdavit to provide davit systems for ASW frigates
Norwegian equipment supplier Vestdavit has received a contract to provide davit systems for the anti-submarine warfare frigate (ASWF) program.
French Navy orders five underwater gliders from Alseamar
The French Navy has placed an order for five SEAEXPLORER 1000-M gliders from local company Alseamar.
Kongsberg and Ukrainian players to work on missiles and drone boats
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has entered into agreements with two major Ukrainian industry players to develop air defense missiles and unmanned surface vessels in the country.
Leonardo and Bombardier Defense to explore global maritime MMA market
Leonardo and Bombardier Defense have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore new opportunities in the maritime multi-mission aircraft (MMA) capability market.
UK’s HMS Puncher carries out ‘world’s first’ trial of cold atom clock at sea
Quantum sensing specialist Aquark Technologies has completed a world-first trial of a cold atom-based atomic clock working with the Royal Navy’s Archer-class patrol vessel HMS Puncher.