BAE Systems has received a contract to supply two Bofors 40Mk4 naval gun systems for the Brazilian Navy, as part of the Patrol Vessel Construction Project (PRONAPA).
Swedish defense company Saab has signed a contract with the German shipbuilder TKMS to deliver and integrate combat systems, composite structures, and sensors onto four of the German Navy’s new MEKO A-200 DEU class frigates.
French maritime robotics specialist Exail has secured a contract from an undisclosed European navy to deliver three light mine countermeasures (MCM) systems designed for rapid deployment from rigid-hulled inflatable boats (RHIBs).
German companies GABLER and FLANQ have completed Sea Acceptance Tests (SAT) for their torpedo-tube-launched uncrewed surface vessel (TTL USV).
Dutch shipbuilder Damen Naval has signed a procurement contract with Libra-Plast in Norway for the delivery of all watertight, weathertight, and gastight doors and hatches for the Colombian Navy’s PES frigate project.
The Hypersonic Defence Interceptor System (HYDIS) project has reached a new milestone in the development of Europe’s future counter-hypersonic and anti-ballistic interceptor, with participating nations selecting a single interceptor concept following the program’s Final Concept Review.
Rheinmetall has received a contract from the Kuwaiti Naval Forces to supply its multi-ammunition softkill system (MASS) ship protection system for eight Al Dorra-class guided-missile boats, marking the first delivery of the decoy launcher system to Kuwait.
Germany has signed a contract with the High-Energy Laser Naval Demonstrator Working Group (ARGE HEL), comprising MBDA Deutschland and Rheinmetall Waffe Munition, to develop a high-energy laser weapon system for the German Navy.
French companies Exail and KNDS have signed a new framework agreement covering the supply of several hundred equipped warheads for K-Ster mine neutralization systems.
A multinational effort to jointly procure naval mines has reached a major milestone, with the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command signing a procurement contract with Finnish defense company Forcit for its Blocker influence mine on behalf of participating nations.
French electro-optical and infrared surveillance specialist HGH has secured a major contract from EDGE Group’s naval arm, Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB), to equip eight offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) for the Kuwait Navy’s Al Dorra program with its infrared surveillance systems.
The Royal Navy has launched a strike-capable drone from its experimentation ship XV Patrick Blackett, during recent trials off the south coast of England.
RTX’s Raytheon has been awarded a $1.1 billion contract from the US Navy to produce AIM-9X Block II missiles.
Spanish shipbuilding company Navantia has begun testing of the air-independent propulsion system (AIP) incorporated into the section of the Spanish Navy’s submarine S-83 Cosme García, the third unit in the S80 series.
