• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Euronaval 2010: Specialised UAV ships becoming the rage?

  27th October 2010

  Shipbuilders are looking to the future producing designs that cater for the launch of UAVs. While helicopter landing spots are now a regular feature, even …

• Defence Helicopter

  Euronaval 2010: How cornered submariners could fight back

  27th October 2010

  A project to develop a submarine-launched surface-to-air missile is now being self-funded by the manufacturer after struggling to get funding from the German government. The …

• Defence Helicopter

  Euronaval 10: French Navy rough sea VTOL UAV landing tests to begin next year

  26th October 2010

  The landing system which allows the British Army's Watchkeeper UAV to make a safe touch down is being adapted to allow VTOL landings on warships …

• Naval Warfare

  Euronaval 2010: Saudi naval expansion examines LCS variant

  26th October 2010

  The Saudi Arabian government is in discussions with the US Navy about the purchase of the Aegis combat system-equipped Littoral Combat Ship (LCS). Orlando Carvalho, …

• Defence Helicopter

  Euronaval 2010: A big gun for a big threat

  25th October 2010

  One of the biggest guns ever fitted to a helicopter will be used to defeat mines lurking under the surface. RAMICS (Rapid Airborne Mine Clearance System), …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | Corvettes Procurement Programme (1-3) [Greece]

  The Hellenic Navy have a corvette requirement to replace the ten Elli-class frigates. Greece has joined as a partner of the European Patrol Corvette (EPC), which is ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | Corvettes Procurement Programme (1-3) [Greece]

  The Hellenic Navy have a corvette requirement to replace the ten Elli-class frigates. Greece has joined as a partner of the European Patrol Corvette (EPC), which is ...

• Corvettes

  Gowind 2500 (1-2) [UAE]

  Programme Background Timeline The Gowind 2500 design has proved a popular export, and variants have been ordered by four countries. Naval Group confirmed the sale of ...

• Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - tactical

  ISTAR UAS project (Canada)

  Programme Background Objective The Royal Canadian Navy's (RCN) main significant UAV project is the RCN Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance Unmanned Aircraft System (RCN ...

• Corvettes

  Gowind 2500 Procurement (3-4) [UAE]

  Programme Background Timeline The Gowind 2500 design has proved a popular export and variants have been ordered by four countries. Naval Group confirmed the sale ...

• Corvettes

  European Patrol Corvette (EPC) [Romania]

  Programme Background Requirements Romania has a longstanding requirement for new multirole corvettes aimed at modernising its first-line combat vessels. In particular, as of 2023, the ...

• Corvettes

  Gowind Class 2500 (Optional two) [Egypt]

  Programme Background The Egyptian Navy is nearing the completion of their class of Gowind 2500 corvettes. These were ordered in 2014 from the French shipbuilder ...

• Minehunters

  Mine Warfare Vessels [France]

  Programme Background Requirements France’s Mine Warfare Vessels programme is aimed at replacing the ageing Eridan-class minehunters. The programme will follow the Future Naval Mine Action System ...

• Corvettes

  Gowind Class 2500 (1-4) [Egypt]

  Programme Background Timeline The Egyptian Navy is nearing the completion of their class of Gowind 2500 corvettes. These were ordered in 2014 from the French ...

• Aircraft carriers

  PANG (Porte Avion Nouvelle Generation) [France]

  Programme Background Timeline At Euronaval in 2018, the French Minister of the Armed Forces, Florance Parly, announced the start of the study phase for the ...

• Destroyers

  TF-2000 Class-Milgem Project [Turkey]

  Programme Background Requirements The TF-2000 class Air Defence Warfare (ADW) destroyers are part of Turkeys Milgem project to revitalise the fleet. The ships are intended ...

• Frigates

  Fregates de Defense et d'Intervention (FDI) (1-5) [France]

  Programme Background Timeline The programme for five Frégate de Taille Intermédiaire (FTI) frigates was launched in 2015, with state shipbuilder Naval Group expected to build the ...

• Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - tactical

  Skeldar V-200 (ASW) [Canada]

  Programme Background Contract Award At Euronaval 2022, Shephard reported that UMS Skeldar and Ultra had been awarded a Phase 2 contract on 19 October to provide ...

• Corvettes

  Reshef Class [Israel]

  Programme Background Requirements The Israeli Navy is seeking a replacement for its Sa'ar 4 and Sa'ar 4.5-class of fast attack vessels. Dubbed Reshef-class, the new ...

• Frigates

  Maharaja Lela Class [Malaysia]

  Programme Background Timeline The Maharaja Lela-class is being built by Boustead Naval Shipyards to a larger version of the stealthy Gowind 2500 corvette design from the ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing

  Blackbird

  Unveiled at Euronaval 2024, the Blackbird is a French submarine-launched rotary-wing UAV from Alseamar. Funded by the French and the AID, the canister-launched drone is ...

• Naval: Radio and SATCOM

  OceanTRx 4MIL

  The OceanTRx 4MIL is a ruggedised maritime SATCOM solution featuring simultaneous multi-band communication and advanced antenna management capabilities.  It was introduced at the Euronaval 2022 ...

• Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors

  1200 Light Modular Interceptor

  The 1200 Light Modular Interceptor (LMI), developed by Couach, is a vessel designed for coast guard operations and SAR missions. Unveiled at Euronaval 2022, the vessel ...

• Sea: naval surveillance radar

  NS50

  The NS50 is a 4D AESA surveillance radar. Produced by Thales and unveiled at Euronaval 2018, the radar has been ordered by Belgium, the Netherlands ...

• Sea: sonar systems

  ATAS

  ATAS (Active Towed Array Sonar) system is a Low and Medium Frequency Active and Passive Variable Depth Sonar developed by Leonardo. The system provides simultaneously: panoramic ...

• Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors

  HSAB 20

  At Euronaval 2020, CMN unveiled the HSAB 20, a new high-speed patrol ship. According to the manufacturer, it is designed as a high-speed craft, able ...

• OPVs

  CL65 Mk II

  At Euronaval 2020, CMN unveiled the OPV Vigilante Mk II family, which will replace the legacy Vigilante family. According to the manufacturer, the CL65 Mk ...

• OPVs

  CL75 Mk II

  At Euronaval 2020, CMN unveiled the OPV Vigilante Mk II family, which will replace the legacy Vigilante family. According to the manufacturer, the CL75 Mk ...

• Naval guns

  RapidFire T40AA

  The RapidFire T40AA is a 40mm naval gun system developed jointly by Nexter and Thales. The system was unveiled for the first time at Euronaval ...

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini

  Aliaca ER

  Survey Copter, an Airbus Defence & Space subsidiary, unveiled the Aliaca Extended Range (ER) variant at Euronaval 2022. Instead of the electric propulsion system the base ...

• OPVs

  HDP-2200+

  HHI unveiled the HDP-2200+ OPV at Euronaval 2022. The design has been chosen by the Philippine Navy, which is set to receive six vessels, and the ...

• Loitering munitions

  Toutatis

  The Toutatis is an in-development loitering munition from Thales. According to Thales, the platform is effective against groups of fighters and unarmored and light-armoured vehicles. Unveiled at ...

• OPVs

  OPV 270

  The OPV 270 is designed and built by OCEA to carry out all maritime security and safety missions. The design was showcased by the French ...

• Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors

  ERF1 Styx

  First unveiled at Euronaval in 2014, the ERF1 Styx is currently in service with the French Special Operations Command (COS) as the Riverine Combat Craft ...

• OPVs

  CL55 Mk II

  At Euronaval 2020, CMN unveiled the OPV Vigilante Mk II family, which will replace the legacy Vigilante family. According to the manufacturer, the CL55 Mk ...