Vessels
UK sells survey vessel HMS Enterprise to Bangladesh Navy
The United Kingdom and the Bangladesh Navy have signed a sales agreement for the former HMS Enterprise, an Echo‑class hydrographic and oceanographic survey vessel.
UK’s record Type 26 frigate export deal to keep Scottish shipyards busy until ‘at least 2040’
The historic UK-Norway defense pact centered on the advanced Type 26 frigate is set to keep Scottish shipyards busy until ‘at least 2040’.
Hellenic Navy’s second FDI frigate kicks off first sea trials
The second FDI frigate HS Nearchos has started its first sea trials in Lorient, France, shipbuilder Naval Group revealed.
TKMS and SpearUAV partner to advance sub-to-air drone capabilities for underwater platforms
German shipbuilding company TKMS has signed a framework agreement with Israel’s SpearUAV to advance sub-to-air loitering unmanned aerial system (UAS) capabilities for underwater platforms.
Poland starts construction of new naval rescue ship Ratownik
The Polish Navy is entering a new era of marine rescue, with the start of construction on a new salvage and rescue vessel, Ratownik.
German Navy ships targeted by sabotage attempt, two port workers arrested
Two port workers have been arrested over the attempted sabotage of German naval vessels docked at the Port of Hamburg, the EU’s Eurojust crime agency revealed.
Türkiye: New İstif-class frigate hits the water
Türkiye has launched new İstif (I) class frigates, TCG AKDENİZ, marking a significant milestone in its naval modernization efforts.
TKMS signs preliminary agreement for Germany’s MEKO A-200 frigate project
German shipbuilding major TKMS has signed a preliminary agreement with the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) for the MEKO A-200 DEU project.
Norway orders two more Type 212CD submarines from TKMS
Norway has signed a contract with German shipbuilder TKMS for two additional Type 212CD submarines, increasing its planned fleet to six vessels.
STM lays keel for Portuguese Navy’s logistics support ship
Turkish naval engineering company STM has held a keel-laying ceremony for the auxiliary oiler replenisher and logistics ship being built for the Portuguese Navy.
Fincantieri launches Italian Navy’s new hydro-oceanographic ship
Italian shipbuilding major Fincantieri has held a launching ceremony for the Italian Navy’s new major hydro-oceanographic ship (N.I.O.M.) named Quirinale.
UK’s FSS program moves forward as ships start to take shape
Navantia’s shipyard in Puerto Real (Cádiz) has begun the construction of modules for the Fleet Solid Support (FSS) program, which will see Navantia UK deliver three logistics ships for the British Royal Fleet Auxiliary.
Kongsberg joins competition for Norwegian Navy’s new standardized vessels
Norwegian company Kongsberg Maritime has decided to participate in the prequalification phase of the competition for the Royal Norwegian Navy’s new standardized vessels (P1118).
Babcock inks agreement for Arrowhead 140 frigates under Indonesia’s £4 billion MPP
Defense giant Babcock has secured the first agreement under the £4 billion Maritime Partnership Programme (MPP) with Indonesia, for the sale of two Arrowhead 140 frigate licences, to be delivered over the coming months.