Equipment & technology
Vestdavit scores order for four davits for Australian evolved Cape-class OPVs
Norwegian davit supplier Vestdavit has landed a contract to deliver four davits for Australia’s evolved Cape-class offshore patrol vessels (OPVs).
Raytheon wraps up hydrodynamic testing for Barracuda mine neutralization system
Raytheon, an RTX business, has conducted a series of controlled environmental tests for the Barracuda mine neutralization system at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division. Using a production representative test unit, Barracuda operated and collected data in environments of various sea s
Palfinger Marine to supply slipway systems for Singapore’s MRCVs
Palfinger Marine has been awarded a contract by Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) to supply slipway systems for the Republic of Singapore Navy’s (RSN) six multi-role combat vessels (MRCVs).
QinetiQ to support delivery of hardware on US Navy’s Ford-class aircraft carrier Doris Miller
QinetiQ has received a contract from General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) to deliver control hardware and software for the electromagnetic aircraft launch system (EMALS) and the advanced arresting gear (AAG) to be installed on the U.S. Navy’s next Ford-class aircraft carrier, the future
BAE Systems inks torpedo upgrade contract with Royal Navy
The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded BAE Systems a £60 million contract to upgrade the Royal Navy’s autonomous Sting Ray lightweight torpedo.
UK’s FSS vessels to get MAN ES’ propulsion package
German engine manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions (MAN ES) has been contracted to provide its propulsion package for Royal Navy’s new Fleet Solid Support (FSS) ships.
Canadian Navy’s CSS Asterix to get AI-based onboard vegetable farm
Canadian Federal Fleet Services has revealed the acquisition of four AI-based virtual agronomist systems to grow and harvest fresh vegetables onboard its combat support ship Asterix.
Thales and PIT-RADWAR join forces on radar technologies
Thales and PIT RADWAR have signed an MoU aimed at exploring and undertaking common technical, technological and business activities to address a broad range of radar technologies.
EDGE Group and Brazilian Navy to fully develop MANSUP anti-ship missile by 2025
UAE-based technology and defense company EDGE Group has signed a strategic partnership contract with the Brazilian Navy to complete the full development of the navy’s National Anti-Ship Missile (MANSUP) by the end of 2025. The contract will see EDGE Group, together with smart weapons specialist SIAT
Rohde & Schwarz to provide communications tech for Australia’s Hunter-class frigates
The Royal Australian Navy’s first three Hunter-class frigates will be fitted with Rohde & Schwarz’s NAVICS communications technology under a contract with BAE Systems Maritime Australia.
Saab to supply composite superstructures to Singapore Navy
Defence company Saab has signed a contract with Defence Science & Technology Agency (DSTA) to supply six composite superstructures for the Republic of Singapore Navy.
Hensoldt to provide more TRS-4D radars for German Navy’s F126 frigates
German sensor solution provider Hensoldt has received a further order from Thales for the delivery of TRS-4D naval radars for the German Navy’s F126 frigates.
PMB inks battery system contract for UK’s nuclear submarines
Defense company PMB Defence Engineering (PMB) has signed a contract with the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to test and qualify its battery system for the UK’s nuclear submarines.
Rolls-Royce secures MBHS contract for UK’s Type 26 frigates
Global power systems company Rolls-Royce has been awarded a contract to provide its mission bay handling system (MBHS) for the second batch of Royal Navy’s Type 26 frigates.