Vessels
Babcock: UK’s first two Type 31 frigates nearing float-off, HMS Venturer and HMS Active to debut in 2026
British aerospace, defense and nuclear engineering services company Babcock is making strides in the construction of the first two ships in the Type 31 Inspiration-class frigate program for the Royal Navy.
Danish Navy receives two new Watercat patrol vessels
The Danish Navy has received two Watercat 2000 patrol boats, Hugin and Munin, for Frontex missions in the Mediterranean Sea.
Airbus gets to work on French Navy’s new maritime patrol aircraft program
The French Defense Procurement Agency (Direction Générale de l’Armement) has signed a contract with Airbus Defense and Space as prime contractor, in partnership with defense company Thales, for a risk-assessment study of the future maritime patrol aircraft program.
Leonardo: FOC declared for Royal Navy’s upgraded Commando Merlin helicopters
Upgrades enabling Royal Navy Commando Merlin helicopters to embark in and operate from vessels anywhere in the world in support of the 3 Commando Brigade have achieved full operating capability (FOC), according to aerospace and defense company Leonardo.
Finnish Navy: Hull of first Pohjanmaa-class corvette completed
The hull of the first Pohjanmaa-class (Squadron 2020) multi-role corvette has been completed, the Finnish Navy revealed.
UK’s final Type 23 frigate returns to sea after major four-year upgrade
The Royal Navy’s Type 23 frigate HMS Sutherland has returned to sea after nearly four years following a major overhaul in Devonport dockyard.
US and allied forces conduct multilateral training exercises in Indo-Pacific
The U.S. Navy’s Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Savannah has participated in the French Navy-led multilateral training exercise La Perouse 2025, alongside other allied and partner nations, in the vicinity of the Indian Ocean.
Fincantieri hosts renaming ceremony for Indonesian Navy’s MPCS duo
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has held a renaming ceremony for two multi-purpose support ships (MPCSs/PPA) sold to the Indonesian Navy.
Schottel to supply equipment for Portuguese Navy’s multi-purpose support ship
Schottel has been awarded a contract to supply two EcoPeller SRE 560 and one TransverseThruster STT 3 FP for a multi-purpose support ship (MPSS) for the Portuguese Navy.
Denmark to boost Arctic defense with three new naval vessels
Denmark is set to strengthen its military presence in the Arctic and North Atlantic with the addition of three new naval vessels as part of a newly agreed defense deal.
Dutch Navy takes delivery of two upgraded landing craft
The Royal Netherlands Navy has received two of four new upgraded landing craft utilities (LCUs).
UK’s seventh Astute-class submarine to be named HMS Achilles
The seventh and final Astute-class nuclear-powered submarine will bear the name HMS Achilles, the Royal Navy unveiled.
Conceptual design of Lithuania’s next-gen patrol vessel unveiled
Lithuanian company Western Baltic Engineering, in collaboration with Danish design services provider OSK Design, has developed the conceptual design for Lithuania’s next-generation patrol vessel.
Croatian Navy’s second Omiš-class inshore patrol vessel enters service
The Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Croatia has revealed that the second Omiš-class coastal patrol ship Umag (OOB 32) was commissioned into service.