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Sixth Astute Class Submarine for Royal Navy Launched

October 4, 2024 @ 08:25 AM

The Royal Navys sixth Astute Class submarine, named Agamemnon, has been launched at BAE Systems' shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. The nuclear-powered submarine, which weighs 7,400 tonnes and is 97 meters long, rolled out of Devonshire Dock Hall and entered the water for the first time today

Naval Group Signs Orka-class Submarines Delivery Agreement with The Netherlands

October 1, 2024 @ 07:06 AM

Naval Group on Monday signed the delivery agreement marking the launch of the Orka-class program to deliver four submarines to the Netherlands Ministry of Defence. Dutch State Secretary for Defence, and Pierre Eric Pommellet, CEO of Naval Group, signed the Delivery Agreement for the Replacement Netherlands Submarine Capability (RNSC) program

Kongsberg Signs Contract to Upgrade Combat Systems on Norwegian Ula-Class Submarines

September 24, 2024 @ 05:21 AM

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) has signed an agreement with the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency (NDMA) to upgrade the combat systems on Norway's Ula-class submarines. The contract, valued at approximately NOK 436 million ($48 million), involves both software and hardware updates to extend the operational lifespan of the Ula-class submarines

KONGSBERG to Upgrade Norway’s Ula-Class Submarines

September 23, 2024 @ 07:37 AM

Kongsberg has signed an agreement with the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency to extend the operational life of Norway's Ula-class submarines. The contract, valued at approximately NOK 436 million (about $41 million), includes upgrades to the software and hardware of the Ula-class submarines' combat systems

Thyssenkrupp Completes Design Phase for German-Norwegian Type 212CD Submarine

September 19, 2024 @ 07:45 AM

Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) has completed the design phase for six Type 212CD submarines, marking a key development in the joint German-Norwegian submarine program. The "Critical Design Review" (CDR) confirms the design meets customer and TKMS requirements

Austal USA Wins $450M to Expand Submarine Module Production

September 17, 2024 @ 08:20 AM

Austal USA has secured a contract valued at $450 million from General Dynamics Electric Boat to enhance its submarine module production capabilities. This agreement, part of efforts to strengthen the U

Model of Italian Submarine Being Built for Qatar Shown for the First...

September 11, 2024 @ 10:32 AM

The Qatari Emiri Navy's new submarine, currently under construction in Italy, have made their first appearance. These submarines, being built by M23 SRL in Bergamo, were recently showcased at the MSPO International Defence Industry Exhibition in Poland

Naval Group Signs Industrial Cooperation Agreement with Netherlands for Submarine Program

September 11, 2024 @ 09:00 AM

The Netherlands and Naval Group have signed an Industrial Cooperation Agreement (ICA) for the Netherlands Submarine Capability (NSC) program. The formal contract with the Netherlands Ministry of Defense will be finalized in the coming weeks

Indian, South African Navies Sign Agreement on Submarine Crew Safety

September 4, 2024 @ 02:04 PM

The Indian Navy and the South African Navy have formalized an Implementing Agreement (IA) focused on ensuring the safety of the South African Navy's submarine crew in the event of distress or accidents. This agreement, signed by Admiral Dinesh K

Korean Hanwha Offers Hydrogen Fuel-cell Powered Submarine for Polish Submarine Contract

September 3, 2024 @ 10:46 AM

South Korean Hanwha is pitted against leading shipbuilders from France and Germany in the Polish submarine procurement contract offering its most advanced submarine, the Jangbogo - Ⅲ (KSS-III) to the Polish Navy. Hanwha is proposing an integrated security solution based on the trust and technology it has secured by supplying K9 self-propelled howitzers and Choonmu multiple rocket launchers to Poland, and is also planning to contribute to the security alliance between the two countries, a Hanwha statement said

Turkish Navy Commissions First Air Independent Propulsion Submarine, TCG Piri Reis

August 26, 2024 @ 10:50 AM

The Turkish Navy commissioned its first Type-214TN air-independent propulsion (AIP) submarine, TCG Piri Reis (S-330), during a ceremony at Aksaz Naval Base. At the same event, official sea trials for the second Reis-class submarine, TCG Hizir Reis (S-331), commenced, and the third submarine, TCG Murat Reis (S-332), was docked for fitting

Australia Commences Nuclear Submarine Maintenance

August 23, 2024 @ 05:57 AM

Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States have initiated the Submarine Tendered Maintenance Period (STMP) at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia today. This event marks a milestone in the AUKUS partnership, which aims to enhance stability and security in the Indo-Pacific region

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