Naval Platforms – Page 18 – defencenews.online

November 17, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Italy–Albania Collaboration Kicks Off New Naval Shipbuilding Program

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and Albania’s state-owned defense firm KAYO have signed an MoU to establish a joint venture dedicated to building and maintaining naval vessels in Albania. Announced during...

November 17, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Thales–Navantia Alliance Set to Upgrade Royal Thai Navy Vessels

Thales and Navantia have partnered to modernize the Royal Thai Navy’s fleet, marking their first joint effort in Thailand. Under the agreement, Thales will deliver three identification friend-or-foe (IFF)...

November 13, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Japan Coast Guard Adds Fifth Miyako-Class Patrol Ship From Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Maritime Systems has handed over the fifth Miyako-class large patrol vessel, JCG Goto (PL-205), to the Japan Coast Guard in Tamano, Okayama Prefecture. Once commissioned, the...

November 13, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Bulgaria’s First Modular Patrol Ship Enters Sea Testing

German shipbuilder Naval Vessels Lürssen (NVL) has begun sea trials for the Bulgarian Navy’s first multipurpose modular patrol vessel (MMPV). The ship, named Hrabri—meaning Brave—is being tested in Varna...

November 11, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

General Dynamics Secures $1.7B Deal for Additional John Lewis-Class Oilers

General Dynamics NASSCO has been awarded a $1.7 billion contract by the US Navy to construct two additional John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oilers, designated T-AO 215 and T-AO 216....

November 7, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Hofmann, Leonardo DRS Develop Next-Gen AUKUS Propulsion

Leonardo DRS and Hofmann Engineering have signed a collaboration agreement to jointly develop advanced naval propulsion systems that support the goals of the AUKUS partnership among Australia, the United...

November 6, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Ultra Maritime Selected to Supply Systems for Hunter-Class Frigates

Ultra Maritime has been awarded a contract to provide torpedo defense technologies for Australia’s Hunter-class frigates, marking another milestone in the nation’s naval modernization effort. The agreement, issued by...

November 5, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Navy Commissions Third Arafura-Class ‘Pilbara’

Egypt has commenced local production of its new PV43-M coastal defense vessels at Alexandria Shipyard in collaboration with German shipbuilder NVL Group. The project, launched in September 2025, is...

November 5, 2025
G.Krish
R&D

Austal Cleared for Naval Autonomy System

Saab has received a 1 billion Swedish krona ($104 million) contract from Sweden’s defence procurement agency for the serial production of a new missile launcher for the Gripen fighter...

November 5, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Egypt, NVL Launch Coastal Defense Shipbuilding

The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has launched its third Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel, NUSHIP Pilbara (OPV 205), at the Henderson Maritime Precinct in Western Australia. The vessel, named after...