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.
EDF 2025: Spain’s Navantia strengthens its role in the European naval and defence industry
Navantia strengthens its position as one of the leading players in the European naval defence industry following the European Commission’s publication of the projects selected under the 2025 call of the European Defence Fund (EDF).
Embraer, TKMS and the Brazilian Ministry of Defence sign MoU to expand the Tamandaré Programme
Embraer has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Defence of Brazil and TKMS with a view to the construction of a second batch of four Tamandaré class frigates.
Navantia to provide life-cycle support for the Turkish Navy
Navantia and the Turkish Naval Shipyards General Directorate (TGM) formalised on 8 April, at TGM’s facilities in Ankara, the signing of a framework maintenance agreement for the amphibious ship TCG Anadolu (L 400), built in Turkey from a Navantia design based on the LHD Juan Carlos I and on the ALHDs for Australia.
Naval Shipbuilding
Over nearly three decades, the Spanish shipbuilder Navantia has developed a proven track record as an integrator of different systems in state-of-the-art surface combatants.
Patrol vessels
The global offshore patrol vessel market is characterised by a robust growth that is driven by increasing maritime security threats, territorial disputes and the need to protect offshore assets like oil and gas installations.
Navantia’s proposal for Croatia: a proven ship and long-term robust industrial cooperation
The Navantia proposal for the Multi-role Corvette programme is the Avante 2200/ALFA 3000, a proven vessel that fully satisfies the Croatian Navy requirements
Swedish Frigate Decision
Sweden’s acquisition of new frigates is, at its core, a strategic decision.
It is not only a matter of industry, regional politics, or international relations, but of when Sweden will actually have an operational sea-based air defence capability.
Navantia in Sweden – through-life support of modern frigates
The visit of the Spanish Navy’s Álvaro de Bazán class guided missile frigate SPS Almirante Juan de Borbón (F 102) to Schweden provided Spain’s premier naval shipbuilder Navantia with an opportunity to present its experience and capabilities in the design, construction and through-life support of complex surface combatants in a NATO context.