French Navy and Naval Group test Rampart CIWS at sea during WILDFIRE Exercise
The French Navy evaluated Naval Group’s modular Rampart multi-purpose launching system at sea aboard an LHD during the WILDFIRE 26.2 counter-drone exercise.
The French Navy evaluated Naval Group’s modular Rampart multi-purpose launching system at sea aboard an LHD during the WILDFIRE 26.2 counter-drone exercise.
Naval Group begins production on the Royal Swedish Navy’s first FDI frigate, the FDI LuleÃ¥, in Lorient just one month after the contract was signed.
Dutch Defence outlines ASWF frigate progress and a potential pivot to F126 industrial capacity following project delays, as Belgium weighs its options
Belgium has awarded Exail a nearly €9.9 million contract to supply TRIDENT mine countermeasure platforms and K-STER C systems to Ukraine.
Naval Group’s new Rampart close-in weapon system has been spotted aboard a French Navy Mistral-class LHD in Toulon ahead of its maiden at-sea firings during the WildFire exercise.
Leonardo and Alkeon have signed an MoU to establish local assembly and production of the 76/62 mm Super Rapid naval gun system in Denmark, integrating Danish suppliers into Leonardo’s global defense supply chain.

Japan’s Onomichi Dockyard entered into a partnership with Bulwark Dynamics to build 35-foot autonomous landing craft for US and allied forces.
OSK Design unveiled a 95-meter Coastal Corvette concept at DALO Industry Days 2026, offering the Royal Danish Navy a heavy-armed, modular solution to fill its fleet capability gap.
MBDA showcased combat-proven Aster missiles for the Royal Danish Navy at DALO Industry Days 2026, highlighting performance and new capabilities.
The French DGA has launched a formal tender for embarked, long-endurance surface drones to support French Navy ISR missions, but the technical requirements for the USV are quite challenging.