Industry
Fincantieri signs contract amendment with OCCAR for U212 NFS program
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has signed a contract amendment with OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation) under the U212 NFS (Near Future Submarine) program
Saronic, Samsung Heavy Industries forge alliance on autonomous maritime systems
US autonomous surface vessel developer Saronic has partnered with South Korea’s Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) to accelerate the development of autonomy-capable maritime systems.
Babcock and LIG D&A team up on AH-140 frigate, missiles and unmanned systems
Babcock and South Korean defense company LIG Defence & Aerospace (LIG D&A) have signed a strategic cooperation agreement aimed at expanding collaboration across naval and defense programmes, including frigate design, weapons systems, maintenance support and unmanned technologies.
UK firms join forces to develop maritime counter-drone air defense system
UK companies Babcock, ACUA Ocean Technologies and Frankenburg Technologies have partnered to develop an integrated maritime counter-uncrewed aerial system (C-UAS) capability, combining autonomous surface vessels, missile technology and launcher systems to address the growing threat of attack drones.
Rhoads Industries, GDEB sign $2.5B deal to support US Navy submarine construction
Rhoads Industries has signed a long-term agreement with General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB), a business unit of General Dynamics, to provide advanced manufacturing and shipbuilding support services for US Navy submarine construction programs.
Canada extends Babcock Victoria-class submarine support contract
Canada has extended Babcock Canada’s Victoria-class submarine support contract by six years, ensuring the company will continue providing in-service support for the Royal Canadian Navy’s submarine fleet while helping pave the way for the country’s next-generation submarines.
Naval Group, PPC Inspectra team up on Hellenic Navy’s FDI frigates
Naval Group Hellas, the Greek subsidiary of France’s Naval Group, has signed a framework agreement with PPC Inspectra, a subsidiary of the PPC Group accredited by the Hellenic Accreditation System (ESYD), to provide laboratory testing, inspection and certification services in support of the Hellenic
Damen Naval signs contract with Libra-Plast for Colombia’s PES frigate
Dutch shipbuilder Damen Naval has signed a procurement contract with Libra-Plast in Norway for the delivery of all watertight, weathertight, and gastight doors and hatches for the Colombian Navy’s PES frigate project.
CCC, Rheinmetall to supply aircraft ground support equipment for US Navy, Marines
CCC has been awarded a contract by the United States Department of War (US DoW) to deliver replacement components for Rheinmetall Canada’s MSU‑200NAV, which is used by the US Navy and Marine Corps to start aircraft engines while on the ground.
Australia awards $163M Anzac-class designer support contract
BAE Systems Australia – Maritime, working with BMT, has been awarded the Anzac Class Designer Support Contract (DSC) to sustain and enhance the Royal Australian Navy’s Anzac class fleet.
Australia’s Hunter-class frigate communications system completes PDR
The integrated communications system (ICS) for the Royal Australian Navy’s Hunter-class frigate program has completed its Preliminary Design Review (PDR).
Fincantieri inks two MoUs with Croatian shipbuilders for corvette program
Italian shipbuilding major Fincantieri has signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Croatian shipbuilding companies Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard as part of the company’s participation in the naval acquisition program for two multi-role corvettes (MRC).
Lockheed Martin to buy Ultra Maritime for $3.45 billion
Lockheed Martin has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ultra Maritime from Advent for $3.45 billion, expanding its portfolio of undersea warfare and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities for US and allied naval forces.
Thales signs agreement to buy stake in Exail
French technology company Thales has signed a binding agreement to acquire the Gorgé family’s 35.51% stake in Exail Technologies in a deal valuing the French high-tech group at about €3.9 billion, with plans to pursue a full takeover through a mandatory tender offer.