Propulsion

Leonardo to provide electric propulsion systems for ROKN's KDDX destroyers

GE Aerospace to power ROKN's new KDDX destroyers

US Navy certifies Rolls-Royce mtu engines for autonomous vessels

Rolls-Royce expands partnership with Marand to support Type 26 program

TotalEnergies’ subsidiary to supply Li-ion battery systems for Barracuda and Scorpene submarines

Saft, a subsidiary of TotalEnergies and a global specialist in advanced battery technology, has been awarded a major contract by French Naval Group to supply next-generation lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery systems for the Barracuda and Scorpene submarine families.

GE Aerospace to power US Navy’s Explorer-class surveillance ships

GE Aerospace’s Marine Engines & Systems has secured an order from Austal USA to supply propulsion power for the US Navy’s new Explorer-class ocean surveillance ships, T-AGOS.

Babcock and Truflo Marine expand AUKUS industrial cooperation

Babcock and Truflo Marine have launched a pilot initiative to strengthen UK-Australia submarine sustainment supply chains under AUKUS, with Australian-made valve components set to support the sustainment of the Royal Navy’s Astute-class submarine fleet.

Indonesia’s Scorpène evolved submarine enters pre-production phase

Indonesia’s Scorpène-class evolved submarine program has moved into the pre-production phase, signalling progress in one of the country’s most strategically significant naval procurements.

Japan receives ninth Mogami-class frigate Natori

Japan has received frigate Natori from local shipbuilder Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), marking the delivery of the ninth vessel in the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s (JMSDF) Mogami-class program.

Australia kicks off $11 billion upgrade program for ageing Collins-class subs

Australia has launched the life extension program for its Collins-class submarines, with HMAS Farncomb set to become the first boat to undergo major sustainment and upgrade work.

RMC floats out second Pohjanmaa-class corvette for Finnish Navy

Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) has launched the second multi-purpose corvette of the Pohjanmaa class, built by the Rauma Shipyard for the Finnish Navy.

Spanish Navy’s F-110 frigate program hits a milestone

Spanish shipbuilder Navantia has started up two of four diesel generators on the Spanish Navy’s first frigate of the F110 program.

Transforming industry with Spectra Fiber’s advanced HMPE solutions

In diverse sectors such as defense, marine and offshore, industrial, and high-performance textiles, the choice of fiber is paramount. The materials used directly impact safety, reliability, and lifetime costs. As the military faces evolving challenges, the demand for advanced fiber solutions continu

Wärtsilä secures lifecycle agreement for Finnish Border Guard vessels

Finnish technology group Wärtsilä has signed a 10-year lifecycle agreement with the Finnish Border Guard to support the operational readiness and maintenance of the agency’s offshore patrol vessel fleet in the Baltic Sea.