Naval Platforms

globaldefencemagazine.com > News > Naval Platforms

December 6, 2025
Admin
Naval Platforms

UK Navy to Field Europe’s First Laser Weapon by 2027

The United Kingdom is preparing to deploy the DragonFire high-energy laser weapon aboard its Type 45 destroyers by 2027, positioning the Royal Navy to become the first European maritime...

December 4, 2025
Admin
Naval Platforms

General Dynamics, Korea partners boost shipbuilding

General Dynamics NASSCO has strengthened its ties with South Korea’s shipbuilding sector through a newly signed Memorandum of Agreement aimed at expanding cooperation in ship design, manufacturing automation, and...

December 4, 2025
Admin
Naval Platforms

Romania buys $260M HISAR corvette from Turkey

Romania has officially concluded a 223-million-euro ($260 million) defense contract with Turkey to procure a HISAR-class corvette, marking a major step in strengthening its naval capabilities in the Black...

December 4, 2025
Admin
Naval Platforms

Saronic invests $300M in Louisiana shipyard

Saronic Technologies has announced a $300 million investment to expand its shipyard in Franklin, Louisiana, a move aimed at significantly boosting production of its next-generation autonomous surface vessels. The...

December 2, 2025
Admin
Naval Platforms

Spain Clears $3.7B Upgrade Plan for F100 Frigates

Spain’s Council of Ministers has officially approved a 3.2-billion-euro ($3.71 billion) mid-life upgrade program for the navy’s F100 Álvaro de Bazán-class frigates, ensuring their operational relevance through 2045. The...

November 29, 2025
Admin
Naval Platforms

Indian Navy Inducts Fourth Nilgiri-Class Stealth Frigate

The Indian Navy has officially taken delivery of Taragiri, its fourth Nilgiri-class stealth frigate, during a ceremony at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) in Mumbai. The handover marks a...

November 28, 2025
Admin
Naval Platforms

Poland Chooses Saab A26 Subs to Replace Kilo Class

Poland has selected Saab’s A26 Blekinge-class submarine as the preferred replacement for its last remaining Soviet-era Kilo-class vessel, marking a significant step in the country’s long-delayed Orca submarine program....

November 27, 2025
Admin
Naval Platforms

French Mistral Carriers Get New Navigation Upgrade

CNN MCO, Thales, and CS GROUP have joined forces to upgrade the navigation systems onboard France’s three Mistral-class amphibious helicopter carriers. The modernization effort covers the vessels Mistral, Tonnerre,...

November 26, 2025
Admin
Naval Platforms

Naval Group Uses Dutch Skills for Orka Sub Build

France’s Naval Group has strengthened its collaboration with the Dutch defense industry for the Royal Netherlands Navy’s upcoming Orka-class submarines, signing new agreements with Nevesbu and Van Halteren Technologies...

November 26, 2025
Admin
Naval Platforms

Saab Unveils First-Ever Fifth-Gen Battle Submarine

Swedish defense company Saab is promoting its Blekinge-class A26 submarine, calling it the world’s first fifth-generation battle submarine. The platform represents Saab’s most advanced undersea design to date, engineered...