Industry
Rohde & Schwarz lands communication system deal with a Gulf navy
Technology company Rohde & Schwarz Emirates has received a contract to deliver external and internal communications systems for new corvettes for an undisclosed Gulf navy.
Sonardyne trials obstacle avoidance tech on Royal Navy’s XLUUV
UK-based engineering firm Sonardyne and compatriot tech company Wavefront have successfully demonstrated their underwater obstacle avoidance technology onboard an extra-large uncrewed underwater vehicle (XLUUV).
GE secures propulsion system contract for French Navy’s LSS
US-based electrical engineering company GE Power Conversion has signed a contract to provide propulsion systems for the French Navy’s logistic support ships (LSS).
Korean Register, ROK Navy’s NALCOM team up on naval inspection technologies
The Korean Register (KR) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Naval Logistics Command (NALCOM) of the Korean Navy to exchange inspection technology at the headquarters of the Korean Register located in Gangseo-gu, Busan.
Fincantieri, Navantia join forces on future naval projects
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and Spanish shipbuilding company have reached a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to boost their relationship and explore the joint benefit of a broadened collaboration in the naval and maritime domains.
Australian DoD launches new tender to maintain Hobart-class destroyers
The Australian Department of Defence (DoD) has issued a tender for a capability life cycle manager (CLCM) of the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) three Hobart-class destroyers.
Engineering firm bags $1.16 billion contract to provide nuclear propulsion work for US Navy
Fluor Marine Propulsion, a subsidiary of Flour Corporation has signed an extension contract with the US Navy to provide services for the naval nuclear propulsion program through the fiscal year 2022.
South Korea to equip major warships with homegrown interception system
South Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has revealed that the country plans to launch a project to develop a domestically-built naval interception system with the aim to further improve its naval capabilities.
Indian Navy’s new P11356 frigate launched in Russia
The seventh frigate of P1135.6 class built for the Indian Navy was launched at Yantar shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia on 28 October.
Fincantieri delivers Qatar’s first Al Zubarah-class corvette
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has delivered the first Al Zubarah-class corvette of four vessels ordered by the Qatari Ministry of Defence under the national naval acquisition program.
BAE Systems scores $478 million deal to support US Navy’s strategic programs
British arms, security, and aerospace company BAE Systems has been awarded a five-year systems engineering and integration support services contract to continue supporting the US Navy’s strategic systems program (SSP) office.
US Navy’s new San Antonio-class ship wraps up builder’s trials
The US Navy’s new San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) has successfully completed the builder’s trials.
Naval Group showcases new drone management solution
In September 2021, French defense contractor Naval Group successfully conducted operational demonstrations of its drones’ mission management solution integrated with the combat management system.
US Navy’s warships join growing military armada in South China Sea
US Navy Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1 and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Izumo-class helicopter destroyer JS Kaga (DDH 184) are conducting bilateral operations in the South China Sea.