Equipment & technology
£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.
India orders heavyweight torpedoes for six Scorpène subs from Fincantieri’s WASS
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.
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.
CMS gains momentum: Lockheed Martin Canada on German partnership, future projects and naval tech
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 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.
US Navy’s Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer duo to get power boost
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).
BAE Systems nets $1.7 billion US Navy deal for laser-guidance kits
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.
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.