GA-ASI Advances Sub-Hunting With Test of New Air-Dropped Sensors
MQ-9B SeaGuardian. (GA-ASI) With strong demand already in place from multiple customers, GA-ASI anticipates increasing interest in the MQ-9B SeaGuardian, given its high-end maritime capabilities at a significantly lower cost than traditional manned maritime platforms General Atomics Aeronautical Systems continues to expand the role of unmanned aerial systems, demonstrating the first-ever Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) capability […]
Princess Amalia christens Damen Naval’s new Combat Support Ship Den Helder for Royal Netherlands Navy
Princess Amalia christens Damen Naval’s new Combat Support Ship Den Helder for Royal Netherlands Navy. (Damen Naval) On February 22 Her Royal Highness the Princess of Orange christened the Combat Support Ship (CSS) Den Helder This marks a special and symbolic milestone for the new replenishment ship of the Royal Netherlands Navy. The festive ceremony […]
Segura class: VSP also provides ideal support in civilian rescue operations
VSPs increase the level of safety during minesweeping operations. (Voith) Spanish minesweepers with VSPs support the search for storm victims off Valencia In the fall of 2024, the Spanish Navy demonstrated the versatility of its Segura-class minesweepers in a special civilian mission: Both vessels, Segura and Sella, equipped with the Voith Schneider Propeller (VSP) supported […]
Order: Rheinmetall to equip German Navy with simulation-based training systems
Simulations depict the interaction between external and internal combat in various dimensions. (Rheinmetall) The Bundeswehr has commissioned the Düsseldorf-based technology corporation Rheinmetall to supply training simulators called Distributed Naval Training Architecture / Verteilte Trainingsarchitektur der Marine (VTAM). The order, worth a mid-double digit million Euro sum, was signed in December 2024 and booked in the […]
Rheinmetall at the Xponential Europe trade fair
Teleoperated driving, unmanned systems and robotics in focus. (Rheinmetall) Robotics, drones and teleoperated driving in focus From 18 to 20 February 2025, the Xponential Europe trade fair, which focuses on robotics and unmanned systems, will take place for the first time in Düsseldorf. Rheinmetall is the largest exhibitor, underlining its claim to leadership in this […]
Israel Aerospace Industries unveils MOSP5000
MOSP5000. (IAI) A new Electro-Optical Observation System for Ultra-Long-Range Observations The MOSP5000 includes the latest AI and sensing technologies in a unique configuration that combines multiple observation channels in a common aperture Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is expanding its family of dedicated electro-optical payloads (EOS) with the launch of the MOSP 5000 (Multi-Mission Optronic Stabilized Payload), a […]
Controp showcases next-generation EO/IR systems and expands its integrated defense portfolio at IDEX 2025
SPEED ER. (Controp) Controp is unveiling a range of innovative systems at IDEX These systems highlight the company’s strategic shift from specialized payloads to comprehensive defense solutions. Building on decades of innovation, Controp’s “Defining Clarity” approach emphasizes new capabilities in integrated EO/IR systems, AI-driven analytics, and global market expansion. Expanding from payloads to integrated solutionsOriginally […]
Damen unveils new Logistics Support Ship range
LSS 11000. (Damen) Naval support vessels to play important role in enhancing replenishment and logistical capabilities Damen Shipyards Group has announced the introduction of a new range of naval support vessels. The Logistics Support Ship (LSS) series will play an important role in extending the operational reach of naval forces, enabling sustained deployment and enhancing […]
Thales to maintain Royal Navy ships and submarines communications
This investment is one of the largest in naval communications across Europe. (Crown) Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) has awarded Thales in the UK a major contract to maintain the Royal Navy’s internal and external fleet communications and provide global 24/7 support operations for the next 10 years The Royal Navy’s fleet communications systems are […]
Airbus signs new study contract to define France’s future maritime patrol aircraft
A321 MPA. (Airbus) This 24-month contract follows on from the architecture and feasibility study launched at the end of 2022 The French Defence Procurement Agency (Direction Générale de l’Armement) has signed a contract with Airbus Defence and Space as prime contractor, in partnership with Thales, for a risk-assessment study of the future maritime patrol aircraft […]
