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 selects Rheinmetall to supply next generation MLG27-4.0 gun systems for F126 frigates
Damen Naval has selected German technology group Rheinmetall to supply eight state-of-the-art MLG27-4.0 defence systems for the F126 frigates the shipyard is building for the German Navy. Each frigate will be equipped with two MLG27-4.0 systems. The contract includes an option for further MLG27-4.0 systems for two additional vessels. The …
Read More »Leonardo delivered the last upgraded ship to Royal Bahrain Naval Force
The sixth naval unit “Al Taweelah” fully upgraded is equipped with state-of-the-art systems included the new Leonardo’s Combat Management Systems (CMS) able to integrate and coordinate in real time all information coming from various sensors installed on board. The achievement reflects Leonardo’s commitment in supporting Bahraini Defence Armed Forces and …
Read More »First ever naval combat H225M delivered to the Brazilian Navy
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first H225M in naval combat configuration to the Brazilian Navy. Stationed at the naval base in São Pedro d’Aldeia, the aircraft will boost the Brazilian Navy’s mission capabilities including anti-surface warfare and maritime surveillance.Developed by the engineering team at Helibras (the Brazilian subsidiary of Airbus …
Read More »Leonardo and Abu Dhabi Ship Building sign a MoU to enhance collaboration on advanced naval capabilities and services
– The MoU covers the development of a Combat Management System (CMS) Integration Laboratory capable of testing, maintaining and evolving the software of Leonardo’s CMS system, operational on more than 20 of the UAE Navy’s ships – The two companies will also explore the development of a joint logistic support …
Read More »Naval Group launches a subsidiary in Alexandria
Naval Group inaugurates its subsidiary in Egypt, Alexandria Naval for Maintenance and Industry. The new entity will be dedicated to the maintenance of the vessels designed by Naval Group. It strengthens Naval Group sustainable footprint in Egypt for current and future naval programs. Naval Group’s long term partnership with the …
Read More »Airbus Helicopters and Helibras introduce first H225M in naval combat version
Itajubá, Brazil, 27 October 2016 – Helibras and Airbus Helicopters have opened a new chapter in the history of the H225M multirole utility helicopter with the official presentation of the first aircraft in naval combat configuration. Developed and assembled locally by Helibras, Airbus Helicopters’ subsidiary in Brazil, this new H225M …
Read More »Raytheon Receives First Contract to Build Naval Strike Missile Launchers in The US
Raytheon Company has received an initial contract to produce Naval Strike Missile (NSM) launchers at its production facility here. The deal ushers in U.S. manufacturing of the Norwegian-developed weapon system. Kongsberg Defence Systems awarded the initial contract for qualification units. The award follows a July announcement that Raytheon will produce …
Read More »Raytheon, Kongsberg to Build Naval Strike Missiles and Launchers in United States
Raytheon Company and Norway’s Kongsberg Defence Systems are finalizing plans to assemble, integrate and test the Naval Strike Missile in the United States. The two companies also plan to produce NSM launchers in the U.S. A Naval Strike Missile (NSM) is launched from the Littoral Combat Ship USS Coronado (LCS …
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