Equipment & technology
Exail integrates Elistair’s tethered drone on DriX USV
French autonomous maritime systems developer Exail has integrated Elistair’s Khronos automated tethered drone system with its DriX unmanned surface vessel (USV) to enable persistent aerial surveillance to extend the platform’s situational awareness during long-endurance maritime missions.
TotalEnergies’ subsidiary to supply Li-ion battery systems for Barracuda and Scorpene submarines
Saft, a subsidiary of TotalEnergies and a global specialist in advanced battery technology, has been awarded a major contract by French Naval Group to supply next-generation lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery systems for the Barracuda and Scorpene submarine families.
German Navy’s MEKO A-200 frigates to receive Saab’s combat systems and sensors
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.
Exail lands contract to deliver light MCM systems to European navy
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).
GABLER, FLANQ complete sea trials of submarine-launched USV
German companies GABLER and FLANQ have completed Sea Acceptance Tests (SAT) for their torpedo-tube-launched uncrewed surface vessel (TTL USV).
HYDIS project advances with selection of European counter-hypersonic interceptor concept
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.
Germany taps MBDA and Rheinmetall for high-energy laser weapon system
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.
Exail and KNDS deepen cooperation on autonomous mine countermeasure systems
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.
Multinational naval mine project reaches contract milestone
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.
UK launches strike drone from experimentation ship at sea
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.
Navantia begins AIP system testing on Spanish Navy’s S-83 submarine
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.
Netherlands inks contract for F21 heavyweight torpedoes for Orka-class subs
The Netherlands Ministry of Defense and France’s Naval Group have signed a contract for the supply of F21 heavyweight torpedoes to equip the Royal Netherlands Navy’s future Orka-class submarines.
CAE to enhance visual systems for German Navy’s NH90 Sea Lion simulator suites
CAE has been awarded a contract by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to upgrade the visual system of the German Navy’s NH90 NTH Sea Lion full-mission simulator suites using its CAE Prodigy image generator.
Exail unveils inertial navigation system for amphibious ops
French technology company Exail has unveiled the Advans Vega SL, a new inertial navigation system designed to provide continuous positioning capability during amphibious operations.