Equipment & technology
Fincantieri tests lithium-ion battery system for Italian Navy’s U212 NFS submarines
Power4Future, part of Italian shipbuilding major Fincantieri, has completed the final operational test of the lithium-ion battery system (LBS), intended for the Italian Navy’s U212 near future submarines (NFS), at the Piedimonte San Germano facility.
Leonardo unveils design of Proteus uncrewed rotorcraft
Leonardo, the Royal Navy and the UK Ministry of Defense’s (MoD’s) Defense Equipment and Support (DE&S) Future Capability Innovation (FCI) team have unveiled the design of the Proteus technology demonstrator aircraft.
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Naval power has emerged as a central element in these power struggles, with nations increasingly focused on enhancing their maritime capabilities and expanding their fleets.
Saab signs contract to modernize Sweden’s anti-ship missile capability
Defense company Saab has signed a contract with the Swedish Defense Materiel Administration regarding the modernization of Sweden’s coastal anti-ship missile capability.
Another Type 23 frigate gets fitted with upgraded NSM to boost capability (Gallery)
Type 23 frigate HMS Portland has become the second Royal Navy warship to be fitted with naval strike missiles (NSMs) developed by Norwegian supplier of defense systems Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace.
Saab to provide Sea Giraffe 1X naval radar to Swedish Navy
As disclosed, the company received the order from the Swedish Defense Materiel Administration (FMV). The value of the order is approximately SEK 340 million ($31 million). The deliveries are scheduled for 2024-2026.
Northrop Grumman kicks off production of France’s E-2D Advanced Hawkeye
Northrop Grumman has started the production of the first E-2D Advanced Hawkeye for the French Navy at the company’s St. Augustine manufacturing facility.
Saab, DSTA strengthen partnership to advance innovation in underwater technologies
Saab and Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) have signed an expanded Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen collaboration on the exploration of underwater technologies.
RAFAEL to deliver electronic countermeasure systems to NATO Navy
Israeli defense technology company RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems has secured a contract to supply vessels of a NATO country with the latest generation of its Digital Shark electronic countermeasure (ECM) systems.
Exail to provide mine countermeasures system for UAE Navy
French company Exail has received a contract to supply mine countermeasures system to the UAE Navy.
Naval Group, Thales and KNDS to work on multipurpose and modular launching system
Naval Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Thales and KNDS to work on integrating their solutions into the multipurpose and modular launching system (MPLS).
BAE Systems to provide naval gun systems for Dutch and Belgian frigates
UK defense company BAE Systems has signed a contract with the Dutch Materiel and IT Command (COMMIT) for eight Bofors 40Mk4 naval gun systems for the Royal Netherlands and Belgian navies. The contract is part of the anti-submarine warfare frigates program – a joint venture between the Netherlands an
MBDA tests new Teseo MK2/E anti-ship system for Italian Navy
The Teseo MK2/E evolved missile system was test-fired for the first time as part of the multi-year development program for the Italian Navy, defense company MBDA unveiled.
Rolls-Royce develops new mtu energy and automation solutions for future submarines
British multinational aerospace and defense company Rolls-Royce has revealed it is developing new and advanced concepts mtu energy and automation solutions for future submarines.