New Dutch frigates will hunt subs, NMT disappointed about delay
The Dutch Ministry of Defence will replace its current M frigates with two new ones. Their main task will be to fight submarines remotely using a new torpedo. Although NMT is happy the Dutch government...Read more
Shipbuilder Damen signs 4.6-billion-euro German frigate contract
Damen Shipyards and the German government have signed the contract for the construction of at least four MKS-180 frigates. The frigates are intended for the German Navy. Damen is the main contractor for this project...Read more
Dutch naval ship De Ruyter completes mission in Strait of Hormuz
The mission of the naval vessel HNLMS De Ruyter in the Strait of Hormuz has come to an end. It was there the last few months to guarantee the free passage of shipping. The frigate...Read more
Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems to acquire Oceana shipyard in Brazil
Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems in Kiel, Germany, has signed a contract to acquire the Oceana shipyard in Brazil. The company wants Oceana because it has been chosen as preferred shipyard for the building of four Tamandaré-class...Read moreDamen definitively wins tender to build new German frigates
The merger between German naval builders German Naval Yards Kiel and Lürssen Group has cleared the way for Dutch Damen Shipyards to proceed with building the four MKS 180 frigates for the German Navy. The...Read more
Dutch frigate with propulsion problems leaves for Strait of Hormuz
The air-defence and command frigate HNLMS De Ruyter has left its homebase Den Helder travelling to the Strait of Hormuz. There, it will try to guarantee free passage for shipping for the next five months,...Read moreGerman Shipbuilder to Court after Damen Wins Billion Euro Navy Contract
Shipbuilder German Naval Yards and steelmaker Thyssenkrupp have complained about the earlier award of a billion-euro contract from the German navy to a Dutch consortium led by Damen Shipyards. The German companies have ‘serious doubts’...Read more