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TKMS inks agreement with CAE on Canadian submarine program
German shipbuilding major TKMS and Montreal-based global technology company CAE have signed a teaming agreement aimed at strengthening cooperation in support of Canada’s future submarine capabilities.
Rheinmetall takes over NVL
Düsseldorf-based technology group Rheinmetall has completed the company takeover of NVL, the military part of the Lürssen Group.
TKMS inks two deals to support Canadian Patrol Submarine Project
German shipbuilder TKMS has signed cooperation agreements with Indigenous organizations from across Canada, establishing a Pan-Canadian framework to advance the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP).
Navantia and Fincantieri ink MoU on European Patrol Corvette project
Spanish shipbuilder Navantia and its Italian counterpart Fincantieri have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly coordinate and execute the European Patrol Corvette (EPC) project.
TKMS and Magellan ink torpedo support agreement for Canada’s submarine program
German shipbuilding major TKMS and aerospace company Magellan Aerospace Corporation have signed a teaming agreement aimed at strengthening industrial cooperation in support of Canada’s future submarine capabilities.
Naval Group plots plan to offer FDI frigates to Sweden, teams up with local shipyard
French shipbuilder Naval Group has revealed plans to offer its next-generation Defence and Intervention (FDI) frigates to Sweden, teaming up with local shipyard Oresund Drydocks to provide maintenance, support, and strengthen the country’s naval capabilities.
AUKUS partners to turbocharge development of robotic, autonomous systems in 2026
The AUKUS nations have decided to intensify efforts to accelerate the development and integration of robotic and autonomous maritime systems in 2026, building on last year’s successful trials and technology demonstrations.
Rheinmetall and MBDA to team up on naval laser activities
Rheinmetall and MBDA in Germany are planning on establishing a joint venture for their naval laser activities in the first quarter of 2026. Based on their existing cooperation since 2019 and the successful implementation of a naval laser demonstrator, the new company will develop and provide high-pe
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Gabler signs trilateral framework agreement to support European submarine fleets
Manufacturer of submarine technologies Gabler has expanded its European in-service support capabilities through a trilateral framework agreement covering German, Italian and Portuguese naval fleets.
Spain orders 100 helicopters for defense forces
Spain has decided to place orders for 100 helicopters through the Directorate General for Armament and Material (DGAM) of the Ministry of Defense.
Thales scores multi-year support contracts for Italian Navy’s ships
Thales and the Italian Navy are further consolidating their cooperation through logistic support contracts for the navy’s warships.
ASRY and Fincantieri partner on naval vessel construction in Bahrain
Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard (ASRY) has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Italian shipbuilding group Fincantieri to strengthen cooperation in shipbuilding, maintenance, and repair.