Conventional Submarines
The S-80 programme, comprising four conventionally powered submarines for the Spanish Navy, is progressing according to schedule, with the diesel engines now installed aboard the third submarine in the class, SPS “Cosme García” (S 83).
Navies’ top priority is protection
Navies are preparing to defend against increasingly deadly threats. Many surface ship classes are to be shaped-up to better defend against the threat posed by any kinds of kinetic weapons. Hard-kill weapon systems form a significant element of the detect-control-engage chain at sea.
Prognostication
It’s ‘spectacular’ all over again, only worse: US President Donald Trump’s recent intervention at the FIFA and his renewed address to Copenhagen over an anticipated annexation of Greenland.
On time: Navantia celebrates the launching of the sixth AVANTE 2200 corvette for Saudi Arabia
On 18 June 2026, Spain’s premier naval shipbuilder Navantia has launched the first of a second batch of three AVANTE 2200 corvettes for the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF).
Navantia begins AIP propulsion system testing on third S-80 attack submarine
Navantia, at their Cartagena shipyard in the Region of Murcia in southeastern Spain, has begun testing of the air independent propulsion (AIP) system already incorporated into the section of the third S-80 series submarine SPS Cosme García (S 83)
Eurosatory 2026
ARQUIMEA unveils Kronos Mini – a new autonomous naval system to reinforce its capabilities in naval loitering systems
Corvettes – Saudi Arabia
Spain’s premier naval shipbuilder Navantia has signed a Follow-on Support Contract for services associated to the life cycle support of the first batch of five corvettes that have been delivered to Saudi Arabia. The contract has been signed with the Ministry of Defense of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – with a duration of five years.
Navantia advances its collaboration strategy with the Croatian industry
Spain’s premier naval shipbuilder Navantia signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with its Croatian partners, Uljanik Brodogradnja 1856 and Nortes Blue, establishing a framework for strategic cooperation to develop a highly competitive and fully integrated proposal for the Croatian Navy’s multipurpose corvette programme.
Empowering frigate-type combatants
IAI unveils DIAMOND – a new distributed warfare solution that expands the power of modern frigates operating in contested combat environments
TKMS and Elbit Systems expand their collaboration on the development of defence solutions
TKMS and Elbit Systems Ltd. signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a strategic framework agreement to explore opportunities for cooperation in the development, integration and commercialisation of advanced naval defence solutions.