Damen Naval has chosen ABB to supply its Onboard DC Grid™ integrated power and distribution system to the new Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Frigates. The Vlissingen-based shipbuilder is building four state-of-the-art frigates, two for the Royal Netherlands Navy and two for the Belgian navy. It is the second collaboration between Damen …
Read More »Damen Naval builds full Virtual Reality version of new Combat Support Ship
The new Combat Support Ship (CSS) Den Helder has not yet been delivered, but the crew can already get to know the ship thanks to an extensive Virtual Reality package. Shipbuilder Damen Naval has delivered a virtual copy of the ship to the Materieel & IT Command (COMMIT). It is …
Read More »Naval Group launches the HS Kimon, first FDI frigate for the Hellenic Navy
On October 4th 2023, the launching ceremony of the first Hellenic ship (HS) Kimon took place in the Naval Group shipyard of Lorient The ceremonial launching took place in the presence of Sébastien Lecornu, French minister of the Armed Forces and his Greek counterpart, Nikolaos Dendias. The Chief Executive of …
Read More »HAVELSAN Presents Submarine Operations Command and Control Information System Concept at NATO Submarine Commanders Conference
HAVELSAN, a leading provider of command and control systems, participated in the NATO Submarine Commanders Conference (Submarine Commanders Conference-SSC) held in Maritime Security Center of Excellence (MARSEC COE)/Istanbul between 27-28 September 2023. At the conference, HAVELSAN Subject Matter Expert (Title) Ahmet Berat İlhan gave a presentation on “Submarine Operations Command …
Read More »NTU Singapore and Naval Group to jointly develop autonomous technologies for vehicles and vessel navigation
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) and the French shipbuilder Naval Group, through its subsidiary Naval Group Far East, are collaborating to drive autonomous technologies for vessels and unmanned vehicles. Two research agreements were inked on 28 September 2023 between NTU Associate Vice President (Strategy & Partnership) Professor Lam Kwok …
Read More »Fincantieri delivers the third PPA “RAIMONDO MONTECUCCOLI” in Muggiano
The delivery of the third Multipurpose Offshore Patrol ship (PPA) “Raimondo Montecuccoli” took place at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Muggiano on 27 SEPTEMBER 2023. The ceremony was attended, among others, by Vice Admiral Antonio Natale, Commandant of the Navy Schools and Institutes, Emanuele Coletti, Deputy Director of Naval Armaments – NAVARM …
Read More »EDGE Signs Strategic Partnership Agreement with the Brazilian Marine Corps
EDGE Group PJSC (EDGE), one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, has signed a strategic agreement with the Brazilian Marine Corps. The agreement demonstrates the importance of the Brazilian defence market for EDGE and opens major opportunities for the group to showcase its advanced portfolio of multi-domain solutions, …
Read More »Heinen & Hopman to supply HVAC-R and CBRN filter systems for new Anti-Submarine Warfare Frigates
With Heinen & Hopman, Dutch shipbuilder Damen Naval has again found a Dutch supplier for the prestigious Anti-Submarine Warfare Frigates. The company, based in Spakenburg will supply the climate and filtration systems for the four new frigates being built for the Netherlands and Belgium. Following Thales and RH Marine, Heinen …
Read More »Bundeswehr successfully concludes laser weapon trials at sea
After integration of the laser weapon demonstrator (LWD) onboard the German frigate “SACHSEN” in June 2022, the trials of the LWD at sea have successfully been completed. Responsible for development and construction as well as the support during the trials that have been planned and organised by the Federal Office …
Read More »NGC MQ-4C Triton Achieves Initial Operating Capability with the US Navy
Northrop Grumman Corporation’s multi-intelligence MQ-4C Triton uncrewed aircraft achieved a declaration of initial operating capability (IOC) by the U.S. Navy. MQ-4C Triton is the U.S. Navy’s only uncrewed, high-altitude, long-endurance aircraft performing persistent maritime intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and targeting. Since achieving early operational capability in May 2020, the U.S. …
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