Portugal signs deal with Italy for three new-generation frigates
Portugal has signed a state-to-state agreement with Italy for three new FREMM EVO frigates, funded through the European Union's SAFE defence investment programme.
Korean shipyards unveil wave of US shipbuilding partnerships
South Korea's largest shipbuilders have unveiled a series of new US partnerships as Washington formally opened the operational centre for its shipbuilding alliance with Seoul.
Rheinmetall still weighing next steps on German shipyard after rival withdraws
Rheinmetall says it has not yet decided whether to pursue an acquisition of German Naval Yards Kiel, after rival bidder Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems withdrew from the process.
Russian frigate stages live-fire drill off southern England
A Russian frigate carried out a live-fire gunnery exercise off England's south coast under Royal Navy escort, days after Britain's prime minister resigned.
How supercavitating torpedoes outrun the water around them
Modern supercavitating torpedoes can travel at speeds exceeding 300 kilometres per hour underwater, using a gas envelope to dramatically cut drag.
Kongsberg's order backlog hits a record on defence demand
Norwegian technology group Kongsberg has pushed its order backlog to a record on booming defence and subsea demand.
Sweden clears two offshore wind farms but rejects eleven on defence grounds
Sweden has approved two offshore wind farms while rejecting eleven applications, citing concerns they would interfere with defence.
Malaysia's first littoral combat ship enters service unarmed
Malaysia has commissioned the first of its littoral combat ships after years of delay, but the vessel enters service without anti-ship missiles.
UK and Netherlands to build eight amphibious ships in £2.4bn programme
The UK and the Netherlands have confirmed a joint £2.4bn programme to build eight amphibious transport ships, four for each navy, using Dutch naval design.
Lockheed Martin to buy Ultra Maritime for $3.45bn
Lockheed Martin has agreed to buy naval-defence specialist Ultra Maritime for $3.45bn, expanding its anti-submarine portfolio.
UK and Netherlands sign £2.4bn amphibious shipbuilding deal
The UK and the Netherlands have signed a £2.4bn deal to jointly build eight amphibious transport ships, four for each navy.
Naval Group says Europe is increasingly 'buying European'
Naval Group's chief says European governments are choosing home-grown suppliers more often, lifting the group's regional revenue toward €1bn.
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