France Receives First Special Operations NH90 Standard 2. Airbus Helicopters has reached a major milestone by officially delivering the first NH90 Standard 2 helicopter to the French Armament General Directorate (DGA). Designed specifically for high-stakes special operations, this new variant of the proven NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopter (TTH) is set to transform how elite units…
Germany Navy Frigate BAYERN Overhaul: Rheinmetall has secured a major contract worth several hundred million euros to modernise the German Navy frigate BAYERN. Awarded at the end of the second quarter of 2026, the project aims to secure the operational readiness of the 143-metre-long vessel—which originally entered service in 1996—until at least 2035, while adapting its capabilities to meet modern tactical demands.
Navantia S-82 Submarine Programme Update: Navantia has successfully carried out the first static dive of the S82 submarine, named the ‘Narciso Monturiol’. The milestone event took place near the La Algameca Naval Base in Cartagena, marking a crucial step forward for the Spanish Navy’s ambitious S80 submarine programme.
