VSM Annual Report 2025/2026: Current developments in shipbuilding and marine technology, including current figures and topics at a glance....
Drone carrier Turkey: Navantia takes over maintenance of the amphibious assault ship „Anadolu“. The ship is increasingly being geared towards unmanned aerial vehicles....
National Maritime Conference in Emden - It is the 14th National Maritime Conference in Germany and it is being held at its founding venue. Emden. Maritime security takes centre stage. Politics, navy and industry discuss strategy and implementation....
Last K130 corvette christened: On Wednesday, 29 April 2026, the last of the German Navy's five new Class 130 corvettes (second batch) was christened Lübeck by Huong Nguyen, partner of Lübeck City President Henning Schumann, at Rheinmetall's Blohm+Voss site in Hamburg....
Norway Mine Defence - Norway relies on swarms of drones for mine defence. USV WP960 controls autonomous Eelume AUVs for efficient search and clearance....
HELIOS Laser - US Navy successfully tests HELIOS laser on USS Preble. System for drone defence reaches operational readiness and complements conventional air defence....
Latvia Catamaran LNT-27 - new platform for maritime security. Latitude Naval Technologies expands its defence division....
Norwegian Navy - Norway opts for a standardised unit class for up to 28 ships. Goal: lower costs, simpler operation and greater operational flexibility....
France Libre - France names its new aircraft carrier „France Libre“: 80,000 tonnes, EMALS system and entry into service planned from 2038....
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