Industry
BAE Systems awarded £1.3B FMSP contracts
BAE Systems will retain its key role supporting the Royal Navy at Portsmouth Naval Base, with the company securing two contracts as part of the Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) Future Maritime Support Programme (FMSP) competition.
Wärtsilä sells German naval business
Finnish technology group Wärtsilä revealed the divestment of 100% of the shares in Wärtsilä Euroatlas GmbH, to Mimir, a Sweden-based investment firm.
Naval Group gets deal for two more French Navy FDI frigates
French defence contractor Naval Group has received an official order for two more FDI frigates by the French Defense Procurement Agency (DGA).
MHI takes part in Japanese-French mine-countermeasure tech project
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.
TKMS gets contract for six German-Norwegian Type 212 CD subs
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 to dominate naval vessels market over next decade, report shows
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.
MBDA Teseo Mk2/E anti-ship system for Italian Navy ships
European defence company MBDA will be providing the Italian Navy with its new Teseo Evolved Weapon System, Teseo Mk2/E.
Fincantieri to build 2 next-gen submarines for Italian Navy
Fincantieri wins contract to build two next-generation submarines for the Italian Navy.
Rolls-Royce gets UK MOD funding for autonomous naval tech
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.
Egyptian Navy orders MBDA’s new anti-air missiles for Gowind corvettes
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.
French Navy launches program to build next-generation submarines
France has launched a project to develop the third generation of nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) for the French Navy.
Naviris JV, Navantia team up on European patrol corvette project
Naviris and Naval Group sign MOU aimed at enlarging the industrial cooperation for the European patrol corvette (EPC) program.
Bureau Veritas certifies next-gen 3D printed propeller for naval ships
Certification company Bureau Veritas (BV) has certified a new-generation 3D printed propeller manufactured by France-based defense contractor Naval Group.
Fincantieri kicks off SEA Defence activities
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has officially started its activities within the European SEA Defence project.