NAVANTIA advances in the F-110 frigate program with three ships of the series already under construction in Ferrol
The Spanish Minister of Defense, Margarita Robles, presided over a double ceremony in which the keel of the F112 was laid and the first steel of the F113 was cut Navantia’s shipyard in Ferrol (A Coruña) hosted a double ceremony on April 25 in which the construction of the F113 frigate, the third ship of […]
The European Main Battle Tank development (FMBTech) project has been launched to develop the technologies behind the tank of the future
This European project aims to revolutionise Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) for modern hybrid warfare. Coordinated by Thales, the initiative brings together a consortium of 26 companies from 13 European Union (EU) Member States and Norway. Funded by the European Commission under the European Defence Fund (EDF, 2023 edition) and the consortium, this three-year initiative will […]
Catch me if you can? Check
Sandia Labs supports milestone hypersonic missile defense test Sandia National Laboratories is helping defend deployed troops and the nation against hypersonic threats. During a March 24 test, the Missile Defense Agency, in cooperation with the Navy, launched a Sandia-developed hypersonic target vehicle from a C-17 aircraft toward the USS Pinckney, an Arleigh Burke-class Aegis destroyer […]
Textron Systems awarded Software Support Activity (SSA) and payload integration contract to support Mine Countermeasures (MCM) Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) craft
Textron Systems currently leverages its experience as a leading systems integrator of critical new multi-mission payload capability for naval USVs Textron Systems Corporation, a Textron Inc. company, announced on April 8 that it has been awarded a Software Support Activity (SSA) and Payload Integration contract from the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) valued at up […]
Nuclear Deterrence
B61-13 program begins Responding to a critical challenge and urgent need, the B61-13 program used innovative program planning that resulted in projected delivery seven months earlier than expected, a more than 25% decrease in overall time to first production unit. The B61-13 team reprioritized qualification activities, planned tests with U.S. Air Force stakeholders and jointly […]
Fincantieri and thyssenkrupp Marine Systems partner for Philippines submarines project
Strategic alliance delivers its proposal for cutting-edge U212 NFS submarines to boost the Philippine Navy’s capabilities, strengthen regional defense, and foster long-term industrial cooperation Fincantieri and thyssenkrupp Marine Systems have signed an Industrial Cooperation Agreement as part of a broader strategic partnership to provide the Philippine’s Navy with advanced submarine capabilities solutions. As part of […]
eVSP from Voith sets a new standard for the efficient and reliable propulsion of naval vessels
Low noise emissions, ideal for military operations The electric Voith Schneider Propeller (eVSP) represents a genuine innovation in marine propulsion technology. Its unique design makes precise control possible and reduces a ship’s rolling motions in any situation. In military applications, the eVSP also offers further crucial advantages – along with precise maneuverability, factors such as […]
Fincantieri and Accenture announce the launch of Fincantieri Ingenium
Joint Venture to drive the digital transformation of shipbuilding and port logistics Fincantieri and Accenture have signed an agreement to establish Fincantieri Ingenium, a new joint venture. The company will be owned 70% by Fincantieri NexTech – a subsidiary of the Fincantieri Group – and 30% by Accenture. The initiative stems from a Memorandum of […]
Navantia will enhance the capability of Royal Thai Navy amphibious ship
Navantia will support the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) in its project to enhance the capability of the landing platform dock (LPD) HTMS Chang (792) The contract includes the provision and integration of the combat management system (CMS), surveillance system, fire control system (FCS), weapon system, gyros, and other related technologies. Navantia will equip the HTMS […]
Unlocking the future of Naval Defense
Lockheed Martin’s JAGM JQL integration efforts Lockheed Martin is innovating the future of U.S. Navy surface combatant Counter Unmanned All Domain Systems (C-UxS) capabilities through a collaborative effort leveraging fielded and proven combat system, effector and launcher technology across the corporation. Combining the reliability and lethality of the Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) when engaging air, […]
