Vessels
Leonardo delivers Qatar’s two NH90 NFH naval helicopters
The first two NH90 helicopters of the Qatar Emiri Air Force dedicated to naval missions were delivered by Italian company Leonardo.
Babcock pens contract to support Brazilian Navy’s flagship NAM Atlântico
Aerospace, defence and security company Babcock International has signed a contract to support the Brazilian Navy’s (Marinha do Brasil) flagship NAM Atlântico, formerly the Royal Navy platform HMS Ocean, as part of its global support program.
Royal Navy trials drones for front-line ops
The Royal Navy has pushed two different drones to their limits to show how they could be used on front-line operations.
Construction starts on Spanish Navy’s first F-110 frigate
Spanish shipbuilding company Navantia has held a steel-cutting ceremony for the Spanish Navy’s first F-110 frigate.
UK’s first Type 31 frigate taking shape in Scotland
The construction of the Royal Navy’s first Type 31 frigate HMS Venturer is making progress in Scotland, according to information provided by UK officials.
Admiralty Shipyards launches Russian Navy’s new Project 636.3 submarine
Shipbuilder Admiralty Shipyards (a subsidiary of the United Shipbuilding Corporation) has launched the fourth Project 636.3 submarine Ufa built for the Russian Navy.
Royal Navy retires two patrol boats after nearly 30 years of service
The Royal Navy has decommissioned patrol boats HMS Sabre and HMS Scimitar in a ceremony at Portsmouth Naval Base.
Fincantieri floats out Qatar’s fourth Al Zubarah-class corvette
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has launched the fourth Al Zubarah-class corvette of four vessels ordered by the Qatari Ministry of Defence under the national naval acquisition program.
Damen hires Leonardo to equip German Navy’s F126 frigates with naval defence systems
Defence company Leonardo has been selected by shipbuilding firm Damen to provide its naval defence systems for the German Navy’s F126 frigates.
UK’s Type 23 frigate back in action following massive upgrade
Royal Navy’s Type 23 frigate HMS Somerset headed out to sea today for the first time in nearly four years following a massive upgrade.
Greece pens deal with Naval Group for three FDI HN frigates to modernize future naval fleet
Greece has signed a contract with French shipbuilding major Naval Group for three defence and intervention (FDI HN) frigates, plus one optional, and their in-service support to be built for the Hellenic Navy.
Ukraine destroys Russia’s landing ship in Berdyansk
Ukraine’s military forces have destroyed the Russian Navy’s landing ship Orsk in the port city of Berdyansk, according to the information published by the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense.
Shield wins new deal for UK’s Type 31 frigate program
UK-based Shield Marine Services has been awarded the contract for the supply and installation of the deck coverings to the Type 31 general purpose frigates for the Royal Navy.
DSME, Babcock sign MoU to cooperate on construction of naval vessels
South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UK-based shipbuilding company Babcock International for strategic cooperation in developing warship technologies.