In view of the tensions between NATO and Russia, Sweden and NATO's defence plans were rehearsed with Operation Gotland Sentry. Various scenarios involving the deployment of land, air and naval forces are intended to deter any kind of threat or possible attack. The exercise in September 2025 was attended by...
On 3 October 2025, the S-82 "Narciso Monturiol" was ceremoniously christened in Cartagena. The second boat in the S-80-Plus class marks a turning point for Spain, and not just in terms of technology, after decades of dependence on French licences. Construction and propulsion The 81-metre-long boats displace around 3,000 tonnes when submerged. They have a pressurised hull...
After Romania, Bulgaria is now also receiving mine defence boats. Three Dutch and four Belgian vessels will be handed over to the Bulgarian Navy together with a simulator and spare parts. The tripartite-class boats (605 tonnes) were designed and built in a joint development by Belgium, France and the Netherlands and are to be delivered to the south-east European country by 2028.
The Brazilian naval training ship "Navio Escola BRASIL" (U 27) visits Hamburg and invites you to an open ship on Friday afternoon. With a record-breaking 29 ship visits, the training ship pays tribute to the Port of Hamburg. On Wednesday, 8 October 2025 at 09:00, the ship will then moor at the Überseebrücke. On board the Brazilian training ship...
The Russian diesel-electric submarine "Novorossiysk" (Project 636.3, Improved Kilo) has been making contradictory headlines since last weekend. While opposition Telegram channels from Russia are reporting a serious technical defect on board, including a fuel leak with a risk of explosion and a lack of spare parts, NATO observations on the European Atlantic coast have so far painted a different picture.
The Royal Netherlands Navy operated together with the Belgian and Estonian navies as part of the "Sandy Coast 25" exercise. The focus this year was on protecting Eemshaven on the Ems estuary, which is important for the transit of NATO military equipment and the harbour of Delfzijl on the Ems, as well as...
After a delay in the 75 India project, the central government in New Delhi has now authorised negotiations on the construction of submarines in cooperation with Germany. The Indo-German submarine deal is worth around €7 billion, comprises six modern submarines based on the Class 214 (72 metres long) and will be built in...
Rohde & Schwarz Spain has supplied communication systems to the Spanish Navy and Navantia for the first of the Navy's new F110 frigates. The F110 frigates of the Bonifaz class will replace the Santa Maria class and are intended for a variety of maritime security and defence tasks. Rohde & Schwarz Spain has developed a comprehensive external communication system for...
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