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Launched in 2020, the F126 programme is the German Navy’s latest frigate programme – following the contract extension, the new-building project will consist of six units.

The propulsion system of the German F126 frigate

Although these are very capable systems, the trend towards smaller, less skilled crews led to a need for simpler, yet
Bild Dr. Gunter Freitag

Multifunctional naval intelligence on the rise

The rapidly developing communication technologies in the commercial sector provide opportunities for the naval industry to meet military communications needs
AUV research is gaining popularity because of its extensive applications in fields from military to science: the EONIOS system will explore and protect designated underwater areas including marine ecosystems and biodiversity

EUROSATORY 2024

On 17 June, Arkeocean, the Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute (CMMI), Lanego and SignalGeneriX Ltd have signed a research and
With a length of 166m, the F126 frigates will be the largest warships in the surface fleet of the German Navy. (Artist’s impression/photos: Damen Naval; NVL Group)

Strengthening the Surface Fleet – Germany Increases F126 Frigate Programme to Six Unit

The Budget Committee of the German Bundestag (Parliament) has given ‚green light‘ for the procurement of two additional Type F126
The Franco-German Maritime Airborne Warfare System (MAWS) follows the approach of a “system-of-systems” approach for networked maritime reconnaissance, submarine warfare and maritime target engagement. (Photo: HENSOLDT/Diehl Defence)

STERENN DU

The German MAWS GbR – consisting of ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH, HENSOLDT Sensors GmbH and Diehl Defence – received the
NewShore Solutions has lots of Thordon stock on site for quick delivery. (Photo: NewShore Solutions)

“Thordonizing” Vessels

Singapore-based NewShore Solutions Pte Ltd has become the latest addition to Thordon Bearings’ network of authorized distributors, with responsibility for
Norway and Germany are cooperating in the development of a new naval strike missile known as SuperSonic Strike Missile (3SM) Tyrfing – the ramjet-powered missile is scheduled to be ready for operational use in 2035. (Artist’s impression: Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace)

Tyrfing

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, along with its German partners Diehl Defence and MBDA Deutschland, have teamed to ensure the successful
The first S-80 submarine, Isaac Peral (S 81), conducted her first diving experiment in February 2023.

Spanish Navy: First indigenously-built submarine sets international standards

The commissioning of the first boat, SPS Isaac Peral (S 81), on 30 November 2023, is a significant milestone for

Mission-critical communications

High throughput satellite (HTS) technology has proven to be an essential aspect of high data rate communications for government and
Sky Futures is one of a handful companies – including Cyberhawk, PrecisionHawk and SenseFly – finding commercial applications for drones. (Photo: Sky Futures)

Drones provide high hopes for better security

The emergence of sophisticated unmanned aircraft – UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) or UAS (unmanned aircraft systems) – advocates the new
The Royal Fleet Auxiliary’s three new Fleet Solid Support ships will play a crucial role in supporting the replenishment operations of the Royal Navy’s Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers. (Photo: Team Resolute)

HENSOLDT UK to equip Royal Fleet Auxiliary ships

HENSOLDT UK has been selected by Navantia UK to provide key systems to the UK Royal Fleet Auxiliary’s (RFA) three
Russia has been mounting cyberattacks on information systems in Ukraine over many years. Russian President Vladimir Putin (centre), Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu (left) and Head of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia and First Deputy Defence Minister Valery Gerasimov watch a military manoeuvre during the Vostok 2018 military exercise in Eastern Siberia, Russia. (Photo: Kremlin Pool Photo: Alexei Nikolsky/Sputnik)

Bytes from Ukraine

More than two years have passed since Ukraine was invaded. While the effects of the physical conflict are devastating for
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Land Attack Briefing

Naval fleets aim to rebuild their shipboard naval surface fire support (NSFS) capability with newer-generation guns and ammunition. This is
REPMUS 22 - TROIA

Growing NATO’s uncrewed capability

The Portuguese Navy’s (Marinha Portuguesa) annual REPMUS (Robotic Experimentation and Prototyping augmented by Maritime Unmanned Systems) exercise is already one
Voith supplies propulsion package for the Spanish Navy’s new submarine rescue ship

Voith supplies propulsion package

Voith has secured an order from the Spanish state-owned shipbuilding company Navantia to supply the complete propulsion package for their
UNSEENLABS launched its first nanosatellite into orbit in August 2019, which thanks to its proprietary on-board technology based on the identification of electromagnetic waves emitted by ships, can geolocate from space any ship at sea, in near-real time, to the nearest kilometre. (Photo: UNSEENLABS)

Analysis:
Ocean surveillance
Picking up tiny things

Ocean surveillance has become a huge challenge. Space-based assets bring in significant wide-area capability for various activities specifically in regions
Republic of Korea Navy: Schiebel wins Camcopter® S-300 contract

Republic of Korea Navy: Schiebel wins Camcopter® S-300 contract

Schiebel from Austria, together with Korean-based defence solutions companies Hanwha Systems and UI Helicopter, has been awarded a contract by
Matured concept: the Sterenn Du unmanned catamaran has been extensively trialled to validate the design. (Photo: Naval Group)

STERENN DU

Unmanned surface vehicles – like their underwater cousins – are being deployed in the maritime environment to support a wide

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