Naval Group
European Consortium Signs Agreement for Modular and Multirole Patrol Corvette Project
European defense companies—Navantia (Spain), Fincantieri (Italy), Naval Group (France), and Naviris (France/Italy)—signed the Initial Consortium Agreement for the second phase of the
First Sea Trials Begin for France’s FDI Frigate
The first sea trials for the Amiral Ronarc'h, the lead vessel of France's FDI (Frégates de Défense et d'Intervention) program, commenced in Lorient, France. Commissioned by the Armament General Directorate (DGA),...
Naval Group Signs Orka-class Submarines Delivery Agreement with The Netherlands
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...
Greece Launches Second FDI Frigate HS Nearchos in Lorient
The launching ceremony of the second FDI frigate, Hellenic Ship (HS) Nearchos, took place at the Naval Group shipyard in Lorient, France. The event was attended by key officials, including Nikolaos...
Naval Group Signs Industrial Cooperation Agreement with Netherlands for Submarine Program
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...
Naval Group to Launch Second Kimon-Class Frigate, Nearchos
Naval Group is set to launch the Nearchos, the second Kimon-class frigate for Greece, on September 19, 2024, at its Lorient shipyard. This follows the successful launch of its sister ship,...
Sea Trials Begin for the Belgian-Dutch First Mine Countermeasures Vessel
The Oostende, the first mine countermeasures vessel in the Belgian-Dutch rMCM program, commenced its sea trials from Concarneau on July 17. The trials aim to assess the vessel's performance ahead of...
Naval Group, Partners Establish Naval Electromagnetism Laboratory
Naval Group, CNRS, Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA), and Grenoble INP-UGA have inaugurated the Naval Electromagnetism Laboratory (NEL) to study the electromagnetic signatures generated by military ships. The NEL aims to develop...
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U.K., France Agree to Coordinate Nuclear Weapons Use to Defend Europe
The United Kingdom and France have agreed to coordinate the use of nuclear weapons in the event of an extreme threat to Europe, marking the first such commitment between the two nuclear powers
Leonardo, Enav Sign Deal with UkSATSE to Help Restore Ukraine’s Civil Air Traffic System
Leonardo, Enav SpA, and the Ukrainian State Air Traffic Services Enterprise (UkSATSE) have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to help rebuild Ukraine’s civil air traffic management (ATM) system under the Ukraine Air Traffic Management Restoration and Recovery Plan (UARRP)
Singapore's Leopard 2 Fleet Cleared of Technical Issues After Lone Tank Malfunctions
The Singapore Army has confirmed that its fleet of Leopard 2SG Main Battle Tanks (L2SG) is fully operational following an isolated technical malfunction involving one vehicle on 5 July 2025
Brazil Drops Indian Missile Deal, Eyes EMADS for Air Defense
Brazil has reportedly officially decided to suspend negotiations with India over the purchase of the Akash air defense system and is now exploring a potential deal with Italy for the EMADS (Enhanced Modular Air Defence Solutions) system
Israel Aerospace, Fire Free Forests to Launch New Boeing 767-Based Aerial Firefighting Aircraft
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with Fire Free Forests (3F) to jointly develop a next-generation airborne firefighting platform based on the Boeing 767BDSF
Pentagon to Arm Warfighters with ‘Made in America’ Low-Cost Drones
Norway to Buy 9 Sikorsky HH-60W Helicopters Worth $2.6 Billion
L3Harris Delivers First Overhauled P-8A Poseidon from 139-Aircraft Navy Fleet
South Korea’s DAPA Finishes Incheon Class Frigate Search Radar Upgrade
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...