Vessels
Italian Navy tasks Fincantieri to deliver support vessel
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, through its Underwater Technology Hub, has been selected to supply the Italian Navy with a supply vessel.
Turkish Navy welcomes second Reis-class submarine
Turkey’s submarine modernization program has reached a new milestone as the second of six planned Reis-class (Type 214TN) submarines, TCG Hızırreis, was formally handed over to the Turkish Navy.
Poland picks Sweden’s A26 submarines for its navy fleet, deal still pending
The Polish government has selected the Swedish government’s offer of Saab’s A26 submarines to replace the current Kilo-class submarines.
Keel laid for Spanish Navy’s new diving support vessel
Spanish shipbuilder Freire Shipyard has held a keel-laying ceremony for the new diving support vessel (NB 739) for the Spanish Navy.
Lockheed Martin and Diehl Defence to combine air defense capabilities for global naval programs
Lockheed Martin and Diehl Defence have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore combining both companies’ air defense capabilities for international surface combat vessel programs for navies around the world.
UK’s FSS program advances to new phase following completion of CDR
The Fleet Solid Support (FSS) program for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) has advanced to a new phase following completion of the critical design review (CDR).
Spanish Navy’s second S-80 submarine Narciso Monturiol hits the water
Spain’s second S-80 class submarine, Narciso Monturiol, has hit the water at Navantia’s Cartagena shipyard, moving into the final phase of construction as the boat prepares for upcoming harbor trials and a full series of sea trials.
Greece orders fourth FDI frigate
French shipbuilding major Naval Group has signed a contract with Greece for the construction of an additional defence and intervention (FDI) frigate for the Hellenic Navy.
STM begins construction of Portuguese Navy’s new logistics support ship
Türkiye’s STM has commenced steel cutting for the Portuguese Navy’s new auxiliary oiler replenisher and logistics ship in Istanbul, launching the construction phase of the country’s first-ever naval export to a European Union and NATO member.
Navantia and Thales sign agreement to modernize Royal Thai Navy’s fleet
Spanish shipbuilder Navantia and French defense technology company Thales have signed an agreement to support the modernization of the Royal Thai Navy’s fleet.
Royal Navy’s new minehunting ship arrives in Portsmouth
The Royal Navy’s latest specialist minehunting ship HMS Stirling Castle was welcomed to its new Portsmouth home ahead of spearheading underwater operations.
Babcock, Seatrium wrap up critical maintenance work on HMNZS Aotearoa
Babcock, in partnership with the Royal New Zealand Navy and Seatrium, has supported the completion of critical maintenance work on HMNZS Aotearoa in Singapore.
Spain moves forward with next-generation naval intelligence ship
Spain is advancing its naval modernization efforts with the launch of the definition phase for a new intelligence ship, designed to enhance the Spanish Navy’s capabilities in electronic warfare, cyber defence, and intelligence gathering at sea.
French Navy welcomes first FDI frigate
French shipbuilder Naval Group has delivered the first defense and intervention frigate (FDI) Amiral Ronarc’h ordered by the French Armaments Agency (DGA) on behalf of the French Navy.