Vessels
Sweden orders 20 Watercat vessels from Marine Alutech
Finnish shipbuilder Marine Alutech has signed an agreement to deliver 20 Watercat vessels, based on the Watercat M9, to the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV).
France: Steel cut for OPV with wind-assisted propulsion
Socarenam-Mauric consortium has cut the steel for an offshore patrol vessel with wind-assisted propulsion being built for the French Directorate General for Maritime Affairs, Fisheries, and Aquaculture (DGAMPA).
Babcock and BAE Systems partner on naval gun support for UK’s Type 31 frigates
Babcock has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with BAE Systems Bofors to offer a package of support for the Royal Navy’s Type 31 Inspiration-class frigates’ multi-purpose Bofors guns.
Spain orders new OPV duo from Navantia
The Government of Spain has authorized the commencement of the contracting process for domestic shipbuilder Navantia to design and construct two new offshore patrol vessels (OPVs).
Royal IHC starts midlife upgrade of Dutch Navy’s HNLMS Holland
Dutch shipbuilder Royal IHC has started the midlife upgrade of the Dutch Navy’s offshore patrol vessel HNLMS Holland.
Royal Navy greenlights two drone systems for front-line ops
The Royal Navy has declared two drone systems ready for front-line operations.
Navantia splashes Spanish Navy’s first F-110 frigate
Spanish shipbuilder Navantia has launched F111 Bonifaz, the first frigate of the F-110 program being built for the Spanish Navy.
UK sells Albion-class assault ship HMS Bulwark to Brazil
The Brazilian Navy has signed a contract with the UK Ministry of Defense for the acquisition of the Albion-class landing platform dock HMS Bulwark.
TKMS and MDL enter contract talks for India’s Project 75(I) submarines
The Indian submarine program is entering its next phase with TKMS and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders (MDL) beginning their official contract negotiations with the Indian procurement authority for Project 75(I).
Serco teams up with Damen to deliver 24 vessels for Royal Navy
Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with Serco for the delivery of 24 vessels of various types for the Royal Navy.
BMT introduces new modular uncrewed ship design MODUS (PHOTOS)
International multi-disciplinary engineering and ship design consultancy BMT has unveiled a new modular uncrewed ship concept, MODUS.
Türkiye launches new İstif-class frigate
Türkiye has launched new İstif (I) class frigates, TCG İçel (F-518), marking a significant milestone in its naval modernization efforts.
Hellenic Coast Guard welcomes 5 new patrol boats
The Hellenic Coast Guard has received and integrated five new high-speed patrol boats into its fleet during a ceremony held on September 2, 2025.
NVL: Construction starts on German Navy’s second Type 424 intelligence vessel
German shipbuilding major Naval Vessels Lürssen (NVL) has held a steel-cutting ceremony for the second Type 424 intelligence vessel being built for the German Navy.