Vessels
Dutch Navy welcomes first mine countermeasure vessel under rMCM program
The Vlissingen, the second mine countermeasure vessel of the rMCM program and the first one for the Royal Netherlands Navy, was delivered on February 27, 2026, in Den Helder.
Keel laid for Italian Navy’s first U212NFS submarine
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has held a keel-laying ceremony for the Italian Navy’s first U212NFS submarine.
German Navy orders four training boats from Fassmer
German shipbuilder Fassmer has signed a contract in Koblenz with the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) for the construction of four training boats for the German Navy.
France’s fourth Barracuda-class nuclear attack submarine kicks off sea trials
On 24 February 2026, SSN De Grasse, the fourth Barracuda-class nuclear attack submarine, carried out its first sea trials, French shipbuilder Naval Group revealed.
Naval Group teams up with Croatian partners on Gowind corvette program
French shipbuilder Naval Group has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with Croatian partners within the framework of the Gowind Multi-Role Corvette Program.
Türkiye’s SANCAR armed unmanned surface vehicle enters service
Türkiye has commissioned the SANCAR armed unmanned surface vehicle (AUSV) into service with the Turkish Navy.
Spanish Freire Shipyard to build four naval support vessels for Sweden
Spanish shipbuilder C.N.P. Freire has secured a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV – Försvarets materielverk) to construct four advanced naval support vessels.
Two production milestones advance UK Type 31 frigate fleet (PHOTOS)
A dual milestone in the Royal Navy’s next-generation frigate program has underscored the accelerating pace of naval shipbuilding, as defense company Babcock marked the official start of construction for HMS Bulldog while rolling out HMS Active at its shipyard in Rosyth.
Fincantieri splashes first next-gen OPV for Italian Navy (PHOTOS)
Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri has launched the next-generation offshore patrol vessel (OPV) Ugolino Vivaldi for the Italian Navy at its shipyard in Riva Trigoso.
UK to sell two Wave-class fast fleet tankers to private company
The UK government has signed an agreement with marine and defence group Inocea Group to transfer ownership of two former Royal Fleet Auxiliary Wave-class fast fleet tankers, Wave Knight and Wave Ruler.
BAE Systems reports on progress of UK’s Type 26 frigate program
Shipbuilder BAE Systems has reported on the progress of the UK’s Type 26 frigate program, highlighting key milestones in construction, outfitting, and export success as the Royal Navy prepares to replace its aging Type 23 fleet.
Polish Navy’s Lublin-class minelayer-landing ship to undergo major overhaul
Polish Navy’s mine-laying transport ship ORP Poznań has arrived at PGZ Stocznia Wojenna for a scheduled overhaul as part of the fleet’s regular maintenance program.
UK’s Type 83 destroyer stays in the shadows with program yet to move beyond concept
The UK Ministry of Defense has revealed that plans for the Royal Navy’s future Type 83 destroyer remain under review, with a final business case still to be determined as part of wider defense investment planning.
Fincantieri cuts steel for Italian Navy’s eighth PPA
In a ceremony at Fincantieri’s Riva Trigoso shipyard, a steel was cut for the eighth unit in Italy’s PPA (Multipurpose Combat Ship) program.