Now that was quick! The "intentions" announced just a fortnight ago are being realised. No additional words are needed - read today's press release from TKMS: Project start for MEKO A-200 frigates: TKMS and BAAINBw sign preliminary contract The preliminary contract between TKMS and the Federal Office for Equipment, Information Technology and In...
Maintenance for the Canadian submarine programme As both companies announced in a press release, TKMS and Seaspan will work together with the Royal Canadian Navy and the Canadian Ministry of Defence. The collaboration will combine TKMS' submarine technology with Seaspan's Canadian capabilities. The focus of the collaboration will be on the Canadian Submarine Programme (CPSP),...
At the beginning of November, one piece of news did not make the headlines: The Huthi rebels in Yemen declared an end to their attacks on maritime interests (ships, harbours) with links to Israel in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. Since the ceasefire between the USA and the Houthis brokered by Oman in May, the attacks have been limited to...
To mark the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Indonesian armed forces, the state-owned shipyard PT PAL very confidently presented the nationally developed prototype of an unmanned submarine (KSOT-008, 15 metres, 37 tonnes) to the public. Equipped with on-board AI and guided at a maximum distance of 400 kilometres by an Autonomous Submarine Command Centre (ASCC), KSOT can carry out three...
In future, Germany will import liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Argentina, thereby expanding its procurement structure on the international LNG market. The deliveries by LNG tanker are part of the expansion of seaborne energy transport, with which Germany is increasing its security of supply through diversified regions of origin. For the maritime energy industry, the agreement marks a further strengthening of transatlantic routes...
Naval Group: Type ship of the FDI frigate delivered to the Marine Nationale In October, the French state shipyard Naval Group delivered the "Admiral Ronarc'h", the type ship of the five FDI frigates (Frégate de Défense et d'Intervention), to the Marine Nationale in Brest. As a completely newly developed multi-mission frigate (122 metres, 4,500 tonnes), it is intended to master everything...
China - Sea trials for the amphibious supercarrier "Sichuan" Far removed from the global interest in the Chinese Navy's three aircraft carriers (PLAN), the new amphibious helicopter landing ships are not very visible - especially as they do not appear to differ significantly from one another at first glance. It is above all the Type 075 (Yushen class, 237...
The Ghanaian Navy has taken delivery of a patrol boat from the UK government to strengthen security on inland waterways and along the coast of the West African country. The handover took place in November 2025 and underscores the continued maritime security cooperation between the two countries. During the ceremony, the...
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