Britain’s latest aircraft carrier has set sail to begin sea trials
Britain’s newest aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales, has sailed from Rosyth Dockyard for the first time the UK Ministry of Defence reported 19 September.
Eight years after her...
Sweden’s Gotland-class submarine HMS Uppland relaunched
The relaunch of HMS Uppland took place on 19 June, Saab announced. Two of the Gotland-class submarines have now concluded comprehensive mid-life upgrades (MLU) and are equipped to face the challenges of...
Saab Receives Order from the US Navy for Sea Giraffe AMB
Saab announced 15 April that it has received an additional order for the Sea Giraffe AMB naval radar, designated AN/SPS-77 by the U.S. Navy, for installation on the U.S. Navy’s newest Littoral...
Russian Navy to get over 180 warships by 2027 under armament plan
Russian news agency TASS reported 27 March that the Russian Navy will get over 180 warships and vessels of new Projects under the state armament plan for 2018-2027, Defence Minister Army General...
Japan commissions 10th Sōryū-Class Attack Submarine
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) commissioned its 10th Sōryū-class diesel-electric attack submarine (SSK) on 18 March.
The submarine JS Shoryu (SS-510) was built by Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI)...
Saab to Deliver Communication System to Norwegian Coast Guard Vessels
Saab has signed a contract with Vard Group AS to take on the communication integrator role for the Norwegian Coast Guard project P6615.
Saab will provide the Norwegian Coast...
Saab Launches New Laser Rangefinder Vidar
Saab launches a new laser rangefinder named Vidar, which combines compact size with powerful performance. Vidar is currently in production for the Situational Awareness System that Saab will deliver for Australia’s new...
MBDA introduces naval versions of the MMP 5th generation missiles system
MBDA has unveiled its new naval offering based on the MMP 5th generation ground combat missile at Euronaval. This decision follows the operational evaluation campaign carried out at the end of the summer by...
Saab Unveils Surface Launch RBS15 Gungnir at Euronaval
Saab will unveil the surface launch version of RBS15 Gungnir, the next generation anti-ship missile system at Euronaval, stand G18-H23, 23-26 October in Paris. A press briefing on the new system will be held...
BAE Systems selected as preferred tenderer to deliver Australia’s SEA 5000 Future Frigates
BAE Systems has welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement of its selection as the preferred tenderer for the SEA 5000 program to deliver nine Future Frigates for the Royal Australian Navy. The overall announced program...