Vessels
Fassmer christens Germany’s LNG-powered patrol boat Rügen (PHOTO)
German shipbuilder Fassmer has held a christening ceremony for the new patrol boat built for the German Federal Customs Service (Bundeszollverwaltung).
Danish consortium gearing up to build Arctic patrol ships and new frigates in Esbjerg
The consortium Danske Flådeskibe K/S is ready to undertake the full responsibility of designing, constructing, and servicing new Arctic patrol ships and future frigates for the Danish Armed Forces.
Rafael and Elbit Systems to supply DCLS for new European frigates
Rafael Advanced Defence Systems and Elbit Systems have been awarded a contract to supply a naval decoy control & launching system (DCLS) for the new frigates of NATO European countries.
Navantia: Steel cut for new Avante 2200 corvette for Saudi Arabia
Spanish shipbuilder Navantia has held a steel-cutting ceremony for the second corvette for the Royal Saudi Naval Force (RSNF), within the new contract signed at the end of last year, which involves the construction of three more ships to be added to the five previously delivered to the RSNF.
BAE Systems pens deal with Damen to provide naval gun system for Colombia’s PES frigate
BAE Systems has received a contract from Damen Naval for a Bofors 40 Mk4 naval gun system to be installed for anti-aircraft and anti-surface operations on the Colombian Navy’s PES frigate.
Spanish Navy’s second S-80 submarine completes safety milestones
The S-82 Narciso Monturiol submarine, the second of the series of four that Navantia is building for the Spanish Navy, has accomplished its first safety milestone: the “power up” of the equipment.
Denmark orders seven Sjøbjørn 71 rescue boats from Norwegian firm
Norwegian company Maritime Partner has received a landmark contract to deliver seven Sjøbjørn 71 vessels for the Danish Acquisition and Logistics Organization (DALO).
Damen, Heinen & Hopman team up to work on Colombian Navy’s PES frigate
Dutch shipbuilding major Damen Naval has signed a purchasing agreement with compatriot Heinen & Hopman for the PES (Plataforma Estratégica de Superficie) frigate to be built for the Colombian Navy.
Damen, Saab forge partnership to work on Colombian Navy’s PES frigate
Dutch shipbuilding major Damen Naval has signed a contract with Swedish defense company Saab to deliver the combat management system for the Colombian Navy’s Plataforma Stratégica de Superficie (PES) program.
NVL lays keel for German Navy’s first Type 424 intelligence ship
German shipbuilding major NVL Group has held a keel-laying ceremony for the first of three new Type 424 fleet service ships for the German Navy.
Damen: Dutch Navy’s new combat support ship Den Helder christened
The new combat support ship (CSS) Den Helder was christened at Damen Naval’s shipyard in Vlissingen, marking a significant milestone for the Royal Netherlands Navy.
Saab launches Swedish Navy’s third and final Gotland-class sub after MLU
Defense company Saab has launched the third and final Gotland-class submarine HMS Halland after mid-life upgrade for the Swedish Navy.
As UK’s Type 83 destroyers near concept phase, uncertainty rises over where the vessels will be built
As the Type 83 Destroyer program nears its concept phase, the UK faces growing uncertainty over where the warships will ultimately be constructed.
Damen unveils new range of logistics support ships (PHOTO+VIDEO)
Dutch shipbuilding major Damen Shipyards Group has introduced a new range of naval support vessels. the logistics support ship (LSS) series.