Equipment & technology
Thales onboard Hellenic Navy’s FDI frigate project
Defence contractor Thales has been contracted to provide radar and communication systems for the Hellenic Navy’s new defence and intervention (FDI HN) frigates.
Rohde & Schwarz’s communication system for Australia’s evolved Cape-class patrol vessel
German-based electronics company Rohde & Schwarz has equipped the Royal Australian Navy’s evolved Cape-class patrol boat with its naval integrated communications system (NAVICS).
Leonardo’s naval gun system picked for Dutch Navy’s new vessels
The Royal Netherlands Navy has selected Leonardo’s naval gun system Lionfish to equip its new naval units.
Naval Group, Icarus Swarms to develop drone swarm solutions for navies
Naval Group and the start-up Icarus Swarms, part of Dronisos, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop drone swarm solutions for navies.
UK plans to test laser weapon on Type 23 frigate for the first time
The Royal Navy plans to test a laser weapon for the first time onboard a Type 23 frigate, which will be used to detect, track, engage, and counter unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV).
Australia ‘turbocharging’ naval shipbuilding capacity with $4.3 billion investment
The Australian government has decided to invest up to $4.3 billion to deliver Western Australia’s first large-vessel dry berth at the Henderson shipyard to boost naval shipbuilding capacity.
World’s first by UK: Royal Navy installs quantum tech on its biggest warship
The first atomic clock of its kind has been fitted to Royal Navy’s aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales to help ensure pinpoint accuracy wherever the vessel sails.
New details emerge about Type 32 frigates as UK reveals refreshed shipbuilding strategy
As part of the refreshed National Shipbuilding Strategy published yesterday, the UK government has announced new details regarding the navy’s Type 32 frigates.
FMM dedicates new construction facility for US Navy’s Constellation-class frigates
Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM) has dedicated a new facility at the Marinette shipyard for the construction of the US Navy’s Constellation-class frigates.
UK to beef up its naval fleet with £38.1 billion investment plan
UK Ministry of Defence has published a new update of the “Defence Equipment Plan” which includes a significant increase of budget spending to boost its future naval fleet.
Australian Navy taps Silentium Defence for passive radar trial
Silentium Defence has secured a contract with the Royal Australian Navy to explore the application of passive radar systems for enhanced situational awareness in the maritime domain.
Sonardyne and MSubs to collaborate on autonomous naval platform capabilities
Submersible manufacturer MSubs and marine robotics technology company Sonardyne have signed a strategic partnership to boost the capabilities of long endurance, autonomous underwater platforms for the UK defence sector.
BAE Systems buys simulation software company in a $200M deal
UK-based defence company BAE Systems has completed the acquisition of a simulation software company Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) for $200 million.
Australia to build additional submarine base to bolster its efforts under AUKUS pact
A new submarine base will be built on the east coast of Australia to support the nation’s new nuclear-powered submarines, providing deployment opportunities in both the Indian and Pacific oceans, Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison revealed.