Progress in the FSS programme
Factory Acceptance Tests of two main engines and first diesel generator Two propulsion engines of the first Fleet Solid Support Ship (FSS) for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary have completed its FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) in a new milestone that marks the progress of the programme. The first diesel generator of the programme has also successfully […]
Denmark acquires KONGSBERG’s Naval Strike Missile
NSM. (KONGSBERG) Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (‘KONGSBERG’) has signed a contract to deliver the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) and associated installed equipment to Denmark in a transaction valued at NOK 2.1 billion “We are pleased to welcome Denmark to the group of countries that have selected the NSM, underpinning its position as the anti-ship missile […]
ProZero International named exclusive distributor of Shark Swamp Drives in Europe, Ghana, Kenya, and more
Swamp Shark Drive. (ProZero) ProZero International, a workboat supplier in the Danish Tuco Marine Group, has been appointed as the exclusive distributor of the innovative American “Swamp Shark Drives propulsion systems” across Europe, West Africa, Kenya, and additional regions Transforming Marine PropulsionThe Swamp Shark Drive is an advanced surface drive system engineered for seemless performance […]
Damen Naval and Saab partner to deliver PES Frigate for Colombian Navy
From left to right: Roland Briene (Managing Director Damen Naval) and Jonas Ottosson (Head of Business Unit Naval Combat Systems, Saab). (Damen Naval) This partnership combines Damen Naval’s design and engineering expertise with Saab’s advanced defence systems to deliver a naval solution tailored to Colombia’s operational requirements The PES frigate is based on Damen Naval’s SIGMA […]
VIOSO makes waves at Seven Oceans Simulator centre
Full Mission Bridge. (MARIN) VISCON turned to VIOSO 6 SIM for the oceanic task of setting up the state-of-the-art LMS and FMB simulators at the Maritime Research Institute Netherlands VIOSO is ushering in a sea change in maritime research and training at the state-of-the art new Seven Oceans Simulator centre (SOSc) in the Netherlands, where […]
Airbus to build the communication network for the French air and naval force, stage 3
RIFAN 3. (Marine Nationale) The developments will be carried out incrementally between 2026 and 2030 and deployed on ships between 2028 and 2032 The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) has awarded the contract for the IP Network of the Naval Force (RIFAN) stage 3 to an industrial consortium led by Airbus Defence and Space and […]
BAE Systems and Hamek agree future maritime collaboration
BAE Systems and Hamek sign MoU. (BAE Systems) British and Norwegian defence and government delegates attended the event, which took place alongside Royal Navy ship RFA Lyme Bay A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed between BAE Systems and Hamek that will see the two companies work together to support Norway’s maritime requirements. The […]
150 years of naval shipbuilding in Vlissingen
LCF Tromp andJSS Karel Doorman. (Damen Naval) Damen Naval announces the celebration of 150 years since the founding of the Royal Schelde Shipyard (Koninklijke Maatschappij De Schelde) and 25 years as Damen Naval, the dedicated naval division of Damen Shipyards Group Damen Naval traces its origins back to 1875 when the Royal Schelde Shipyard (Koninklijke Maatschappij De Schelde) […]
Rheinmetall at Enforce Tac 2025
Enforce Tac premiere of the Ermine (Hermelin) small vehicle family and the Mobile Mission Pod. (Rheinmetall) Reconnaissance – digitisation – effectiveness – protection – mobility As a strong partner for armed and security forces, Rheinmetall AG will once again be at the Enforce Tac security trade fair in Nuremberg from 24 to 26 February. This […]
Israel Aerospace Industries will be participating in the IDEX and NAVDEX exhibition in Abu Dhabi
OPTSAT 3000. (IAI) IAI will present a wide range of ground-breaking systems at the IDEX and NAVDEX 2025 exhibition As part of the Middle East’s largest defense exhibition, which takes place from 17-21 February, the best of the company’s systems will be presented, including air defense, remotely-crewed aircraft, and satellite systems, naval combat suites, and […]
