Equipment & technology
Naval Group, IT Goa ink agreement to work on underwater sensors
On 27 September 2022, Naval Group and the Indian Institute of Technology Goa (IIT Goa) signed a collaboration agreement to improve the analysis of data collected by underwater sensors, using neural systems and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
UK’s Type 23 frigate conducts ‘rare launch’ of Sting Ray torpedo
Royal Navy’s Type 23 frigate HMS Kent has completed a test-firing exercise using most of her weapon systems, including the launching of its lightweight Sting Ray torpedo as part of the exercise.
Polish Navy’s Kormoran II-class MCMVs to feature OSU-35K weapon system
PIT-RADWAR, a company of Polish defence company PGZ Stocznia Wojenna (PGZ SW), has received a contract to provide OSU-35K naval gun systems for Polish Navy’s Kormoran II-class mine countermeasure vessels (MCMV).
Saab to upgrade Swedish Navy’s Västergötland-class sub
Swedish company Saab has received a contract to upgrade Swedish Navy’s Västergötland-class submarine HMS Södermanland.
Kraken hires Dillon Aero to install weapon system on K50 gunship
British maritime company Kraken Technology Group (KTG) has partnered with Dillon Aero around the integration of its M134D Miniguns on the K50 KRAKEN maritime gunship.
Spanish Navy picks Kongsberg’s Naval Strike Missile
Norwegian tech company Kongsberg has received a confirmation that the Spanish Navy will acquire the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) to replace the Harpoon missile when this is retired from active service.
MAN ES diesel engines to power German Navy F126 frigates
German engine supplier MAN Energy Solutions (MAN ES) has received a contract from Damen Naval to provide diesel engines for the German Navy’s new F126 frigates.
Kraken to provide minehunter systems for NATO’s MCMVs
Canadian tech company Kraken Robotics has been awarded a follow-on contract to supply minehunting systems for new mine countermeasure vessels (MCMVs) for the NATO navy.
Sweden invests in naval underwater ranges
Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV) has awarded a contract to defence company Saab regarding naval underwater signature ranges.
GA-EMS to continue working on EMALS, AAG for French next-gen aircraft carrier
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) has been awarded a contract to continue the development and evaluation of the electromagnetic aircraft launch system (EMALS) and advanced arresting gear (AAG) for the French Navy’s next-generation aircraft carrier.
Rolls-Royce to deliver diesel generator sets for German F126 frigates
Rolls-Royce’s business unit Power Systems has signed a contract to deliver 16 mtu diesel generator sets, for the four new F126 frigates for the German Navy.
Kongsberg to provide propellers and shaft lines for German F-126 frigates
Kongsberg Maritime Sweden has been awarded a contract by Damen Naval to supply four shipsets of controllable pitch propeller systems along with associated hubs, blades, hubcaps and shaft lines, for the German Navy’s new F-126 frigates.
Kraken and MSI-DS to collaborate on K50 maritime gunship
British maritime company Kraken Technology Group (KTG) has announced a partnership with MSI-Defence Systems (MSI-DS) around key systems on its K50 Kraken maritime gunship.
Finnish Navy’s next-gen corvettes to feature Environics’ CBRN solutions
Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) has awarded Environics with a contract to supply chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) monitoring systems to four Pohjanmaa-class multi-role corvettes, as part of the Finnish Navy’s strategic Squadron 2020 project. Under the contract worth over €2 mil