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.
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.
Italian shipbuilding major Fincantieri, through its subsidiary WASS Submarine Systems, has secured a significant order from the Indian Navy for the supply of heavyweight torpedoes to be deployed on the six Scorpène-class submarines in service with the Indian fleet.
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.
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.
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.
With its CMS 330 system now adopted by the German Navy, the company continues to foster international collaboration while advancing naval technology and future capabilities.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Defense giant Thales has introduced the prototype of Sonar 76Nano, a miniaturized acoustic detection system to support maritime security.
GE Aerospace’s Marine Engines & Systems has received orders to supply eight LM2500 marine gas turbine engines for the US Navy’s next two Flight III Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers: the future USS Intrepid (DDG 145) and USS Robert Kerrey (DDG 146).
Defense giant BAE Systems has been awarded a new five-year, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract to provide APKWS laser-guidance kits to the US Navy.
