The construction of the third new generation submarine related to the U212NFS (Near Future Submarine) program for the Italian Navy and assigned to Fincantieri has received parliamentary approval and will now follow the standard administrative procedure. The programme, which includes two vessels contracted in 2021, as well as the creation …
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As a strategic partner of the Italian Navy and one of the world’s few companies with a comprehensive naval security offering, Leonardo has cross-cutting capabilities that allow it to operate in all operational domains, including space and cyber security. This is because of its consolidated expertise and continuous investment in …
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On May 26th, thyssenkrupp Marine Systems handed over a frigate to the Navy of the Arab Republic of Egypt. It is the second in a series of four MEKO® A-200 EN frigates. The ceremony in Bremerhaven, which was attended by high-ranking Egyptian and German Navy officials, also included the naming …
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EDGE entity, ADSB, a leader in the design, new build, repair, maintenance, refit, and conversion of naval and commercial vessels, today announced the launch of a 92 metre Corvette, a fast and powerful vanguard vessel, which is designed by ADSB in the UAE. The Abu Dhabi-based shipbuilder made the announcement at the Langkawi International …
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Navantia, SAES, and Perseo have announced during the FEINDEF (defence and security exhibition) their intention to develop a line of unmanned underwater vehicles equipped with state-of-the-art sensors to deploy exploration and surveillance capabilities in increasingly demanding operational theatres. Navantia has launched a roadmap to incorporate a range of solutions based …
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The delivery of the corvette “Semaisma”, the fourth and last of the Al Zubarah-class ordered to Fincantieri by the Qatari Ministry of Defence within the national naval acquisition program, took place yesterday at the Muggiano (La Spezia) shipyard. The ceremony was attended by, among others, by Staff Major General (Sea) …
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The new Naval Group Hellas subsidiary in Greece, announced at the end of 2022, is now officially open. This 100% Naval Group subsidiary is part of Naval Group’s long-term commitment to Greece, and supports its growing operations with the Hellenic partners. The creation of the Naval Group Hellas subsidiary is …
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Thales and the Ministry of Defence have signed a contract that will provide the Royal Navy with a sixth ship-set of the T31 mission system. It will be installed at Portsdown Technology Park, the Royal Navy’s shore integration facility. The combat system is for testing software in advance of …
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On the 9th of May 2023 at the DEFEA exhibition in Athens, Naval Group signed new contracts with 5 Hellenic companies, as part of Naval Group’s ambitious Hellenic Industrial Participation (HIP) plan related to the FDI HN (Hellenic Navy) frigates program. These contracts demonstrate the Group’s commitment to develop and …
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From May 9 to May 11, 2023, Naval Group will have a significant presence at the second edition of DEFEA, the Athens Defense Exhibition organized under the auspices of the Ministry of National Defense. Naval will showcase its surface ship propositions and technologies, through its FDI frigates and Gowind® corvettes, …
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