URF Back on Alert After Extensive Modifications
The submarine rescue vessel URF is now back on standby after extensive modification and maintenance work. FMV has handed over the craft to the Swedish Armed Forces after implemented measures…
NATO Demonstrates Undersea Dominance in Exercise Dynamic Manta 26
Allied forces will deploy across the Mediterranean Sea from 23 February to 6 March, for NATO’s annual Exercise Dynamic Manta 26. This exercise is a key maritime activity designed to…
Ship 016 Quang Trung Departs for Australia’s Kakadu 2026
Ship 016 – Quang Trung of Brigade 162, Naval Region 4, departed from Cam Ranh Naval Base February 23 for Sydney, to take part in the International Fleet Review marking…
FMV Orders Anti-Aircraft Automatic Guns With Radar
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has signed an agreement with Rheinmetall for the order of 30×173 SeaSnake 30 caliber anti-aircraft guns and Hensoldt, which supplies associated radar systems of…
Midshipmen in Commission Hold Courses in Puerto Belgrano
During the second week of February, the 47 Midshipmen in Commission (GUCOM) who are part of the CLV promotion of the Naval Military Academy (ESNM) arrived at the Puerto Belgrano…
FMV Signs Contract for New Navy Transports
FMV has signed a contract with the supplier Freire Shipyard for the order of four new transport vessels. The new ships will strengthen marine sea-mobile logistics and will be delivered…
Royal Navy Submarine in Historic Visit to Australia
A Royal Navy submarine has arrived in Australia for an historic visit to strengthen the UK’s commitment to the security of the Indo-Pacific. HMS Anson docked at HMAS Stirling –…
Fassmer to Build Four Training Vessels for German Navy
On 23 February 2026, Fr. Fassmer GmbH & Co. KG signed a contract in Koblenz with the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw). The contract…
Keel Laid for First U212NFS Submarine
The keel-laying ceremony for the first next-generation U212NFS (Near Future Submarine) destined for the Italian Navy was held February 27 at the Muggiano shipyard, as part of the program for…
Keel Laid for Future USS Philadelphia (LPD 32)
HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division authenticated the keel March 3 for the future USS Philadelphia (LPD 32), a Flight II San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship. The ceremony included ship sponsor…