At the presence of Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs, H.E. Dr. Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyah, and Italian Minister of Defense, Guido Crosetto, the launching ceremony of “Al Fulk”, the amphibious vessel (LPD – Landing Platform Dock) ordered to Fincantieri by the Qatari Ministry …
Read More »DRDO’s Fuel Cell-based Air Independent Propulsion system to soon be fitted onboard INS Kalvari
DRDO & Naval Group sign agreement to safely integrate indigenous AIP system in Kalvari-class submarines In a major boost to ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’, Fuel Cell-based Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) system of DRDO’s Naval Materials Research Laboratory (NMRL) will soon be fitted onboard INS Kalvari. An agreement was signed between senior officials …
Read More »Commissioning of INS Vagir: The fifth Kalvari-class submarine entirely made in India based on Scorpene® design
INS Vagir, the fifth P75 Kalvari-class submarines, was commissioned within the Indian Navy in presence of the Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral R Hari Kumar, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC and several other senior dignitaries. The event was also attended by Naval Group’s Executive Vice President for Submarines, Mr Laurent Espinasse …
Read More »EDGE Group’s Abu Dhabi Ship Building PJSC Commences Production of Falaj Class Vessels for the UAE Navy
Abu Dhabi Shipbuilding (“ADSB”) is pleased to announce the commencement of the production of the Falaj3 Class Fast Patrol Vessels with a Steel Cutting Ceremony at ADSB Yard for the First of Class (FOC) vessel held on 21st December 2022. This milestone represents the successful completion of the design phase …
Read More »Fincantieri: third corvette “Al Khor” for Qatar delivered
The delivery of the corvette “Al Khor”, the third of the Al Zubarah-class of four vessels ordered to Fincantieri by the Qatari Ministry of Defence within the national naval acquisition program, took place today at the Muggiano (La Spezia) shipyard. The ceremony was attended by Staff Major General Hilal Al …
Read More »New steps for Hellenic companies on-board FDI HN frigates
As the frigate program moves forward, Naval Group fulfilled its commitments to involve the Hellenic industry and strenghthened its ties with our Hellenic partners. As part of the FDI frigates for the Hellenic Navy program, Naval Group defined a robust Hellenic Industrial Participation plan to develop new capacities in the …
Read More »Navantia delivers to the Royal Saudi Naval Force the third corvette built in the Bay of Cádiz
Navantia delivered this Sunday to the Royal Saudi Naval Force (RSNF) the third of five corvettes built in its shipyards in the Bay of Cadiz, construction 548, named HAIL, in an act held at the San Fernando facilities. The commissioning of the two next corvettes will take place in Saudi …
Read More »Saudi Ministry of Defense and GAMI sign a memorandum of understanding with the Spanish company Navantia to build combat ships for the RSNF
With the presence and patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Defense, and Her Excellency Mrs. Reyes Maroto Illera, Minister of Industry of Spain, the Ministry of Defense and the General Authority for Military Industries signed a memorandum of understanding with the Spanish company …
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 »BAE Awarded GBP4.2Bn Contract to Build 5 More Type 26 Frigates in Glasgow
The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded a £4.2bn contract to BAE Systems to manufacture the next five City Class Type 26 frigates for the Royal Navy in Glasgow. The contract sustains more than 4,000 jobs across BAE Systems and the wider UK maritime supply chain. It also secures shipbuilding …
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