Vessels
Hensoldt secures contracts for 50 coastal surveillance radars
Sensor solutions provider Hensoldt UK has secured two contracts with SRT Marine System Solutions (SRT), a UK-based civil-defence maritime surveillance systems company, to supply a total of 50 radar systems for deployment within integrated national coastal surveillance systems.
UK backs Plymouth as maritime autonomy hub with £50M investment
The UK government has unveiled a £50 million defense investment in Plymouth and the South West, aimed at accelerating maritime innovation and supporting the development of autonomous naval technologies.
Damen to build 13 SAR vessels for Turkish Coast Guard
Damen has signed a contract for the delivery of thirteen search and rescue (SAR) 1906 vessels to be operated by the Turkish Coast Guard.
Europe’s first dedicated drone carrier hits the water in Romania
Damen Shipyards Group has launched the NRP D. João II, a multi-purpose vessel (MPV) 10720, for the Portuguese Navy.
France orders fifth FDI frigate from Naval Group
The French Government’s defense procurement and technology agency has placed an order from shipbuilder Naval Group for the fifth defense and intervention frigate (FDI) for the French Navy.
Kongsberg and Salt to design standardized vessels for Norwegian Navy
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and Salt Ship Design have jointly won the contract to design the new standardised vessels for the Norwegian Navy.
Royal Navy turns RFA Lyme Bay into drone mothership for mine warfare
The Royal Navy is stepping up its mine hunting capabilities with new uncrewed equipment being added to the Royal Fleet Auxiliary Bay-class ship RFA Lyme Bay in the coming days.
UK’s destroyer, able to track hundreds of targets simultaneously, arrives in Eastern Med
Royal Navy warship HMS Dragon has arrived in the Eastern Mediterranean to begin operational integration into Cyprus’s defenses alongside allies.
UK’s second Type 31 frigate HMS Active completes float-off
Royal Navy’s Type 31 frigate program has reached another significant stage, with HMS Active, the second Type 31 frigate, completing the float-off process.
Latvian shipbuilder launches naval division, unveils tactical catamaran
Latvian shipbuilder Latitude Yachts has launched a new naval division and unveiled its first project, the tactical catamaran LNT-27, designed for maritime security, patrol, and specialized offshore operations.
USS Gerald R. Ford pulls into Souda Bay for repairs after Red Sea fire
US Navy’s aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) has arrived at Naval Support Activity Souda Bay for maintenance and resupply following a recent onboard fire in the Red Sea.
Germany plans four MEKO A-200 frigates
The German Bundestag’s Budget Committee has approved extending the preliminary agreement for the MEKO A-200 DEU project, marking a key step toward procuring four TKMS frigates to enhance the German Navy’s anti-submarine warfare capabilities.
Damen to build three next-gen patrol vessels for Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard
Dutch shipbuilder Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract for the delivery of three Damen Stan Patrol (SPa) 5009 vessels for the Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard.
UK and Norway plan 30 new vessels for coastal ops
Norway and the United Kingdom are considering a joint acquisition of up to 30 new vessels for coastal operations.