Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has launched Sheraouh (Q62), the second offshore patrol vessel (OPV) ordered by the Qatari Ministry of Defence.
On 21 May, UK’s Defence Secretary Ben Wallace launched a competition to build three new Fleet Solid Support (FSS) ships to provide vital support to Royal Navy operations across the world.
Babcock Team 31 has successfully completed its whole ship critical design review (WSCDR) which is a key indicator of the compliance, maturity and engineering risk in proceeding into production as it matures the 3D CAD model.
Rheinmetall delivered the 300th MASS Multi Ammunition Softkill System, a naval countermeasures system.
Damen Naval and the Hamburg Ship Model Basin (HSVA) have signed a contract for comprehensive cooperation relating to hydrodynamic optimisation and the execution of an extensive series of model tests for the German Navy’s new F126 or MKS 180 class frigates.
Malaysian shipbuilder Boustead Heavy Industries Corporation Berhad (BHIC) has been contracted to ensure the upkeep of the Royal Malaysian Navy’s submarine facilities.
Shipbuilder Navantia has hosted a launching ceremony for the future Isaac Peral (S-81), the first in a series of new air-independent propulsion (AIP) S-80 submarines being built for the Spanish Navy.
Anson, the fifth of seven Astute class attack submarines being built for the Royal Navy, has been launched at BAE Systems’ site in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria.
Russian submarine designer Rubin Design Bureau revealed it has developed a submersible patrol ship combining the features of a submarine and a surface patrol vessel.
Naval forces are engaged in massive renewal of their fleets amid escalating maritime security threats and turf wars over natural resources – and this is driving increased demand for davit systems to deploy boats for rapid military response, according to Norwegian davit supplier Vestdavit.
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.
The U.S. Navy has awarded Boeing a $1.6 billion production contract for the next 11 P-8A Poseidon aircraft.
Finnish technology group Wärtsilä revealed the divestment of 100% of the shares in Wärtsilä Euroatlas GmbH, to Mimir, a Sweden-based investment firm.
Australian-owned submarine and warship builder ASC is embracing the digital future by launching a digital transformation program, identifying and rolling out new technology and innovation across its defense programs.
