
French defence contractor Naval Group has received an official order for two more FDI frigates by the French Defense Procurement Agency (DGA).

Japanese defence contractor Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has concluded a research and prototype production contract with the country’s Ministry of Defense for next-generation mine-countermeasure technology.

After years of negotiations, Norway and Germany have reached an agreement with ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) for the acquisition of new Type 212 CD (common design) submarines, the Norwegian Ministry of Defense said on 23 March.

Frigates are expected to account for a 32.7% revenue share of the total naval vessels market over the coming decade, GlobalData’s new report shows.

European defence company MBDA will be providing the Italian Navy with its new Teseo Evolved Weapon System, Teseo Mk2/E.

Fincantieri wins contract to build two next-generation submarines for the Italian Navy.

Rolls-Royce has been awarded funding by the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) to further develop and demonstrate the Artificial Chief Engineer technology – an autonomous machinery control system that allows naval vessels to undertake long endurance missions with less human interaction.

Missile manufacturer MBDA has been awarded a contract from the Egyptian Navy for the VL MICA NG — new generation — air defence system to equip its Gowind corvettes.

France has launched a project to develop the third generation of nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) for the French Navy.

Naviris and Naval Group sign MOU aimed at enlarging the industrial cooperation for the European patrol corvette (EPC) program.

Certification company Bureau Veritas (BV) has certified a new-generation 3D printed propeller manufactured by France-based defense contractor Naval Group.

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has officially started its activities within the European SEA Defence project.

BAE Systems has received a £230 million (about $315 million) contract from the Royal Navy to upgrade Spearfish and Sting Ray torpedoes.

Spanish shipbuilder Navantia has been selected as a preferred bidder to provide repair and maintenance services for the US Navy’s Arleigh Burke-class destroyers (DDGs) and other navy ships deployed at the Naval Station Rota in Spain.