From revolver cannon to fragmentation cloud - a quantum leap in close-range defence Change of strategy in 30mm calibre The German Navy is initiating a significant change with the tender launched in June 2025 for the "cross-sectional successor solution light naval gun" (qNFMLG). The plan is to procure up to 175 new 30mm weapon systems including accessories and training services -...
Another co-operation project surprises on the coast! The two traditional shipyards Fassmer and Abeking & Rasmussen announce the presentation of a joint design for the German Navy's procurement project. The further cooperation was formally announced at the EURONAVAL maritime trade fair in Paris on 5 November 2024. For both shipyards, the signed partnership is not a new...
The Class 404 tenders are due to be replaced in less than ten years. The navy wants the new ships to be able to take on additional tasks. The NVL shipyard has submitted an initial draft on this basis. In the target picture for the years after 2035, the naval command envisages six support units...
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