Sensors & Combat Systems
Saab launches new underwater surveillance system
Saab unveils new Sea Giraffe AMB D radar
Exail introduces Marins M1 INS for small and uncrewed naval platforms
Hellenic Navy picks Terma's surveillance radar for MEKO frigate upgrade
Netherlands approves work on USVs for future ASW frigates
The Netherlands has approved the next phase of its effort to integrate uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) into the Royal Netherlands Navy's future...
OPTICS11 lands Dutch MoD contract for containerized towed array system
The Dutch Ministry of Defense has awarded local subsea sensing technology company OPTICS11 a contract to further develop and deliver operational...
German Navy’s MEKO A-200 frigates to receive Saab’s combat systems and sensors
Swedish defense company Saab has signed a contract with the German shipbuilder TKMS to deliver and integrate combat systems, composite structures, and sensors onto four of the German Navy’s new MEKO A-200 DEU class frigates.
HYDIS project advances with selection of European counter-hypersonic interceptor concept
The Hypersonic Defence Interceptor System (HYDIS) project has reached a new milestone in the development of Europe’s future counter-hypersonic and anti-ballistic interceptor, with participating nations selecting a single interceptor concept following the program’s Final Concept Review.
Exail and KNDS deepen cooperation on autonomous mine countermeasure systems
French companies Exail and KNDS have signed a new framework agreement covering the supply of several hundred equipped warheads for K-Ster mine neutralization systems.
Exail unveils inertial navigation system for amphibious ops
French technology company Exail has unveiled the Advans Vega SL, a new inertial navigation system designed to provide continuous positioning capability during amphibious operations.
Ultra Maritime tests next-generation multistatic sonobuoy in Scottish waters
Ultra Maritime has completed the first in-water deployment trial of its next-generation multistatic active receive sonobuoy (MSARS) in Scotland, marking a significant milestone in advancing anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities in the UK.
Royal Navy declares FOC for Martlet missile system
The Royal Navy has declared full operational capability (FOC) for the Martlet missile system deployed aboard Wildcat helicopters, marking the completion of an operational testing and integration programme aimed at expanding the weapon’s employment envelope.
UK and Norwegian navies strengthen drone warfare in Arctic waters
The UK and Norwegian navies have conducted Exercise Tamber Shield 2026 in the fjords around Bergen, testing advanced drone integration, missile evasion tactics, and counter-fast attack operations in a demanding Arctic environment.
Thales to start modernization of Hellenic Navy’s Hydra-class frigates
Defense company Thales has secured a contract from the Greek General Directorate for Defence Investments and Armaments (GDDIA) to begin the modernization of the Hellenic Navy’s Hydra-class frigates.