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Italy tests new generation midget submarines of Qatar

A new class of submarine, under construction for the Qatari Emiri Navy, has broken the surface. The submarine is under testing in La Spezia on the Italian coast.

Cotecmar and Damen sign contract for construction of frigate for Colombian Navy

After Mexico and Brazil, Colombia will be the third country in Latin America that is able to build these types of complex naval vessels under license at its own shipyards.

Leonardo and Fincantieri to build EUR200 million OPV

Italian Navy exercises its option for the fourth Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) from Orizzonte Sistemi Navale

Italy strengthens defense with five new minehunter warships

The Italian Navy, known as the Marina Militare, operates a fleet of mine hunters designed to ensure the safety and security of its maritime domains by detecting and neutralizing naval mines.

German Armed Forces order two more F126 multipurpose frigates from Damen Naval

The German Navy will receive its urgently needed extra maritime power through an additional procurement of two F126 frigates.

Netherlands gave the go-ahead to acquire four new submarines

The Netherlands is set to bolster its naval capabilities shortly. The French defense contractor, Naval Group, has been slated to start production of four Barracuda-class submarines for the Royal Netherlands Navy (RNLN).

KBR, Frazer-Nash and V.Group combine expertise to strengthen UK naval capability

The eight-year Type 31 Through Life Support Contract is expected to commence in Q4 2025 and will provide a solution to optimise the availability and operational service for the five new Type 31 "Inspiration" class frigates

EMSA begins remotely piloted aircraft system service in the North Sea

During its deployment, the RPAS will carry out maritime surveillance tasks in the busy waters around the north coast of Denmark.

U.S. Navy awards BAE Systems $87 million contract to upgrade USS Carter Hall

USS Carter Hall recently returned to its homeport following an eight-month overseas deployment.

China launches sea trials for next-generation aircraft carrier

China on Wednesday launched sea trials for the Fujian, its third and most advanced aircraft carrier, state media reported.

Chinese scientists close in on laser propulsion for superfast, silent submarines

Scientists developing China’s next-generation nuclear submarine technology say they have found a way to significantly improve the efficiency of the laser propellers that could one day drive the underwater vessels.

Damen contracts Kongsberg Maritime to supply propeller systems for ASW-frigates

As part of this contract, Kongsberg will supply four shipsets of its controllable pitch propeller systems and associated equipment

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