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Navantia is a state-owned company (SEPI Group), which designs and builds ships with a high technological content for the Spanish Navy and other navies. We integrate systems and provide life cycle support, repairs, modernization, and technology transfer (ToT) services in 20 countries. We are a highly export-oriented company.
Our activity focuses on three areas: Shipbuilding and Ship Repairs, Systems and Services and Green Energy, where we are an international benchmark in offshore wind energy.
Digital transformation and sustainability are our future axes: With more than 300 years of history, Navantia is today a company that develops cutting-edge technology (digital twin, 5G, Internet of Things, eco-efficient design, hydrogen technologies) and has a tractor effect on the entire value chain, innovating and creating highly qualified employment and growth.



We are a strategic company for the defence of Spain with high-tech projects such as the F-110 frigate and the S-80 submarine. We maintain and service the ships of the Spanish Navy. We are implementing a digital transformation and have undertaken a cultural evolution and a rejuvenation of the workforce.

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L&T and Navantia sign a Teaming Agreement for Project 75 (India) submarine program​

Larsen & Toubro and Navantia, Spain signed a Teaming Agreement (TA) today for the purpose of submission of a techno-commercial bid for the Indian Navy’s prestigious P75 (India) submarine program. The agreement was signed in the presence of Mr S N Subrahmanyan, L&T CEO & MD and Mr Augustin Alvarez Blanco, Naval Construction Vice President, and Member of the Board – Navantia. Also present at the occasion were H.E. Mr José María Ridao Domínguez, Ambassador of Spain in India and Captain (Navy) Fernando Alvarez, Spanish Defence Attaché, along with senior officials from both L&T Defence and Navantia. The event was held in the premises of the Spanish Embassy in New Delhi.


Project 75 (I) requires the Indian bidder to tie up with a Foreign Collaborator (FC) and execute the program for delivery of six conventional submarines equipped with Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP), while achieving targetted Indigenous Content. Expected to be valued at over Euro 4.8 billion, the project is the India‘s largest defence acquisition project. This would also be followed by a 30-year lifecycle sustenance contract of similar value. P75(I) would be the first program to be processed under the ambitious Strategic Partnership (SP) model of acquisition of the Ministry of Defence. L&T and Navantia signed an MoU for the program on 11 April 2023 at Madrid, which has now culminated in this TA.


As per the agreement, Navantia would carry out the design of P75(I) submarines based on its S80 class of submarines, the first of which was launched in 2021 and is undergoing sea trials prior to its delivery to Spanish Navy at the end of 2023. Apart from S80 class, Navantia has been involved in design and construction of Scorpéne class of submarines together with DCNS (Now Naval Group) of France, which have been exported to Chile and Malaysia. Navantia has also been involved in the Scorpene submarines (Kalvari class) built in India including handholding of the Indian yard.


P75(I) program calls for integration of an AIP system. Navantia’s state-of-the-art 3rd Generation AIP solution is the most advanced and efficient AIP system in the world, apart from also being the most compact, easiest to exploit and maintain and environment friendly. It uses bioethanol as a source of hydrogen which is known to be cost efficient, easily available, and does not call for any special infrastructure. High density of hydrogen in ethanol improves the AIP system’s efficiency. Ethanol, being in liquid form, eliminates the risks associated with storing hydrogen. In addition, wide availability of ethanol enables the system to be refueled anywhere in the world.


L&T and Navantia are also seeking cooperation in other military programmes as well as in green energy opportunities, including offshore wind through Navantia Seanergies division.


Commenting on the occasion, Mr S N Subrahmanyan, CEO & MD, L&T said, “L&T is proud to collaborate with Navantia for this prestigious program of strategic importance for the nation’s security. Navantia’s glorious 300-year-old track record in naval construction & technical expertise gives us a competitive advantage in this program and offer the Bio-Ethanol Stealth Technology (BEST) and environmentally Green AIP solution. We are committed to providing the most contemporary solution for Indian Navy’s requirements at a competitive price.”


Mr Alvarez Blanco commented, “It gives us great joy to be in a position to be the design and technology partner for P75(I). We are also in collaboration with L&T for the Landing Platform Dock (LPD) program whose tender is eagerly awaited. With these two prestigious programs for the Indian Navy, Navantia is proud to be making a key contribution towards fulfilling the defence needs of India, a nation with which Spain shares excellent relationship.”

L&T and Navantia sign a Teaming Agreement for Project 75 (India) submarine program - Navantia

Larsen & Toubro and Navantia, Spain signed a Teaming Agreement (TA) today for the purpose of submission of a techno-commercial bid for the Indian Navy’s prestigious P75 (India) submarine program. The agreement was signed in the presence of Mr S N Subrahmanyan, L&T CEO & MD and Mr Augustin...

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Navantia lays the keel of the first F110 frigate at the Ferrol shipyard​

Navantia shipyard in Ferrol (A Coruña) has hosted this Wednesday the keel laying ceremony of the F111 frigate, whose construction began in April 2022 and which is the first of the series of five new generation frigates destined for the Navy.


This milestone in the programme took place in the presence of the Navy’s Chief of Staff, Antonio Piñeiro, accompanied by the president of Navantia, Ricardo Domínguez, and the director of the Frigates and Intervention Vessels business, Eduardo Dobarro.


The event consisted of the laying of the block 311 on which the rest of the ship will be built in slipway 2 of the Ferrol facilities. With this important event, Navantia continues to make progress in the construction of the five frigates of this series.


This ship is scheduled to be launched in 2025 and delivered to the Navy in 2028. The delivery of the remaining ships will be on a 12-month cadence until 2032, when the Navy will receive the fifth unit.


The F110 programme is well into its construction phase, with production ahead of schedule. To date, 18 of the 33 blocks that will make up the new F111 are in the manufacturing process, with a degree of maturity of the 3D model of the detailed engineering of around 80% and 99% of the platform equipment for all the ships in the series having been acquired.


Navantia has activated an acceleration plan for the construction programme, which was launched by fine-tuning the production systems with a pilot block, and which has materialised in this keel laying. Production of the F112 will begin before the end of the year.


“The F-110 programme is a vital project for the Navy, which will result in the necessary replacement of the “Santa María” class frigates, while complementing the capacity of our F-100s as basic elements for the development of the rest of the Fleet’s capabilities,” said Admiral Piñeiro. “This transition has been possible thanks to the excellent collaborative relationship between the Navy and Navantia, which has endured through decades of working together in a common interest in the pursuit of excellence in shipbuilding."


“The F110 is a transformational lever for our entire industrial and technological ecosystem. If this Ferrol shipyard is already a world reference in frigate construction, this programme will place it at the technological and industrial forefront, with the upcoming construction of the digital block factory and the Centre of Excellence of the Digital Twin”, stressed the president of Navantia, Ricardo Domínguez.The F110 programme will support around 9,000 jobs over a period of 10 years, taking into account both direct and indirect employment and that induced by economic activity. Around 500 companies from all over Spain are participating in the programme.


Five ships plus a digital twin

The F110 frigate programme, whose order of execution was signed in 2019, contemplates the construction of five units for a value of 4,325 million euros. These are multi-purpose escort vessels, with anti-aircraft, anti-surface and anti-submarine capabilities, and can operate in combination with other units. They are versatile vessels that can also perform functions related to maritime security and support for civilian authorities.


The F110 is a qualitative leap from the point of view of the Navy’s capabilities and the industrial and technological potential of Navantia and all its collaborating industry. It thus contributes to Spain’s strategic autonomy and to having a cutting-edge industrial and technological base, while at the same time opening up new export opportunities.


The programme incorporates the Digital Twin, an innovative concept that will make the Ferrol shipyard an international reference in frigates. The Digital Twin, designed in close collaboration with the Navy and the Directorate General of Armament and Material (DGAM) of the Ministry of Defence, is a virtual replica of the ship that is fed back in real time with information from the vessel and data permanently supplied by a network of sensors distributed throughout the ship, constituting a cyber-physical system that through the use of behavioural models and technologies such as Cloud Computing, Machine Learning or the Internet of Things (IoT) allows supporting its maintenance and operation even thousands of miles away through the Digital Twin deployed on land.

Navantia lays the keel of the first F110 frigate at the Ferrol shipyard - Navantia

Navantia shipyard in Ferrol (A Coruña) has hosted this Wednesday the keel laying ceremony of the F111 frigate, whose construction began in April 2022 and which is the first of the series of five new generation frigates destined for the Navy. This milestone in the programme took place in the...

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Navantia and Kongsberg expand their collaboration with the integration of NSM missiles in Naval units​

Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace (KDA) and Navantia SA SME have signed an extension of their Memorandum of Understanding, initially agreed in 2022, with the objective of adding mutual collaboration for the integration of Naval Strike Missile (NSM) in Navantia designs.


KDA, designer and manufacturer of NSM missiles will collaborate with Navantia in a technical and industrial approach to meet the requirements of Spanish and Norwegian Navies as well as in the benefit of international clients.


The first MOU between KDA and Navantia was signed in March 2022 to explore potential mutual collaboration in support of the modernization of the Royal Norwegian Navy F-310 Nansen class frigates. Since then, Navantia has been awarded different contracts by the Norwegian Minister of Defence (MoD), such as the Configuration Audit, the Feasibility Phase and Important Modifications that are under development in the Norwegian frigates.


Additionally, KDA has received confirmation that the Spanish Navy will acquire NSM to replace the Harpoon missile when it is retired from active service. Spanish Navy plans to equip the existing F-100 and the new F-110 Class Frigates.


Under the present Memorandum, the Spanish state-owned company Navantia and Kongsberg (51% Norwegian state-owned company), will foster joint collaboration to integrate the NSM missiles in current and future surface combatants units with the ultimate goal of providing the best solutions to the Spanish and Norwegian Armed Forces.

Navantia and Kongsberg expand their collaboration with the integration of NSM missiles in Naval units - Navantia

Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace (KDA) and Navantia SA SME have signed an extension of their Memorandum of Understanding, initially agreed in 2022, with the objective of adding mutual collaboration for the integration of Naval Strike Missile (NSM) in Navantia designs. KDA, designer and...

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DSEI 2023: Team Resolute unveils evolved design for Fleet Solid Support Ships for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary​

Team Resolute, a consortium of Navantia UK, BMT and Harland & Wolff, is delighted to unveil its evolved design for the Fleet Solid Support ship. The progress towards a mature design is a key part of the UK Ministry of Defence’s (MoD) £1.6 billion ‘Manufacture Contract’ for three Fleet Solid Support (FSS) ships that will provide the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) with a world leading capability to support global operations for the Royal Navy.


The cutting-edge design from BMT’s UK based engineers and naval architects represents a significant advancement in naval logistics capability, offering enhanced operational efficiency and support to the Royal Navy. BMT is also using its depth of expertise and experience to provide safety and environmental management, Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), training packages, and support to obtaining the ships’ security accreditation.


The evolution of the ship design at this stage of the FSS programme demonstrates the progress that has been made with the design and reflects the dedication of BMT, its partners in Team Resolute and the strong relationship with the MoD and DE&S.


The progressive approach to the design provides a pathway for the introduction of new technologies and the incorporation of energy-saving and emission-reducing technologies and future fuels that will contribute to carbon reduction. This collaborative effort will ensure the FSS ships’ reliability, ease of maintenance, operational readiness, and overall effectiveness.


The evolved design of the FSS ship draws inspiration from BMT’s extensive experience across a spectrum of naval programmes — including the QEC, Tide Class, Norwegian Logistics Support Vessel, and Type 31 Frigate. This evolved design promotes compatibility, interoperability and the highest levels of safety. It meets the demanding sustainability requirements set by the UK MoD and is an example of how British design excellence will enable the UK’s net zero ambitions.


Non Executive Chairman of Navantia UK, Vice Admiral (Retd) Sir Alan Massey, KCB, CBE, said,

“This is an important milestone for this critical programme for the Royal Navy. It demonstrates how successfully Team Resolute is working together in boosting UK maritime capabilities, providing an evolved cutting-edge design, transferring knowledge and laying the foundation for the modernisation of Harland & Wolff’s shipyards.”


BMT Chief Executive, OBE, Sarah Kenny said,

“The MoD’s investment brings significant social and economic value to the UK enabling BMT to create 120 high-skilled jobs at its Bristol, Bath, Weymouth, Fareham, Glasgow, and Southampton sites, meeting the Government’s ‘Refreshed National Shipbuilding Strategy’ objectives."


"The development of an advanced FSS ship design demonstrates BMT’s commitment to delivering state-of-the-art solutions that meet the evolving needs of modern naval operations for government customers and allied partners, including pathways to achieve carbon neutrality."


Harland & Wolff Group CEO, John Wood said,

“Team Resolute progress on FSS is already re-establishing a skills base for UK shipbuilding in Northern Ireland, thus strengthening UK sovereign capability. Transfer of knowledge from Spanish shipbuilder Navantia concerning programme management, procurement and cutting-edge shipyard technologies is well underway."


“With planning permission approved, works are due to start on recapitalisation of Belfast, creating the UK’s most technologically advanced shipyard, meaning FSS is providing a foundation on which to complete for decades to come."


“Having welcomed the second cohort of young apprentices to Belfast and Appledore, we’re not only building the skills base to deliver FSS, but creating a new highly skilled talent pool for the UK.”

 

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Navantia´s AIP successfully performs factory acceptance tests​

Navantia has successfully completed the factory acceptance tests of the AIP BEST (Bio-Ethanol Stealth Technology) system for the S-80 submarines, in a testing facility unique in the world.


This milestone, crucial for the S-80 programme, has allowed Navantia to finally verify the performance and operational capabilities of the AIP in a simulated operating environment, i.e. on land but with a high degree of fidelity to the demanding conditions that the system will have to withstand during a real mission. This achievement has been made possible thanks to the test facilities built at the Cartagena Shipyard for this purpose. These facilities have unique capabilities in the defence market, such as the simulation of the ship’s operating level and its speed of advance in immersion or the possibility of testing the complete section of the submarine that integrates the system – with its 12 metres in length and about 400 tonnes in weight – before it is attached to the resistant hull.


The success achieved in this milestone enables the AIP to be shipped on board the S-83 submarine, which as planned will be the first to feature this new serial capability. The first two submarines to be delivered to the Navy, the Isaac Peral (S-81) and the Narciso Monturiol (S-82) have a design prepared to be able to integrate this technology on board during their first major hulling.


Navantia’s AIP BEST system is one of the major innovations incorporated in the S-80 class submarines, which will provide conventional diesel-electric submarines with unprecedented tactical capabilities.


Conventional – non-nuclear – submarines are forced to sail close to the surface after a certain number of hours to recharge their batteries using their diesel engines in an operation known as snorkelling, where they are easily detected by the enemy and particularly vulnerable. AIP-equipped submarines can avoid this risk by being able to recharge their batteries while submerged at deep depths, when sailing in AIP mode, significantly extending their underwater range.


The innovative technology used in the AIP BEST system is based on fuel cells and is part of the so-called third-generation systems, i.e. those that use hydrogen produced


on board from a fuel – bioethanol, in this case – instead of pure stored hydrogen for their operation. This evolution allows Spanish submarines to have a greater amount of on-board energy, being able to sail for up to three weeks in immersion with signatures comparable to those of pure electric navigation with batteries.


The development of this revolutionary technology has been an unprecedented effort for the national industry and for Navantia, after a decade of intense work, and places the Company in a preferential position for the commercialisation of the S-80 submarine in the international market.

Navantia´s AIP successfully performs factory acceptance tests. - Navantia

Navantia has successfully completed the factory acceptance tests of the AIP BEST (Bio-Ethanol Stealth Technology) system for the S-80 submarines, in a testing facility unique in the world. This milestone, crucial for the S-80 programme, has allowed Navantia to finally verify the performance and...

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Norwegian Ministry of Defence congratulates NAVANTIA for the successful execution of audit contract for F-310 frigates​

The Norwegian Ministry of Defence’s Directorate of Material Acquisition (NDMA) has just congratulated Navantia for the excellent execution of the contract for the configuration audit of the Fridtjof Nansen class frigates (F-310), concluded this year 2023.


This work, contracted in January 2022, consisted of carrying out the corresponding configuration audits of the Nansen frigates in order to integrate into the design documentation all the modifications introduced by NDMA in the frigates since they were delivered. This work, carried out under full coordination between Navantia and NDMA, allows to facilitate the start of the modernisation phase of the frigates and for which Navantia is in permanent contact with NDMA.


This congratulation from NDMA joins the current strengthening of the relationship between the Norwegian Ministry of Defence and Navantia as evidenced by additional contracts such as the Feasibility Phase of the Modernisation Programme and the Major Modifications (I-Mods) on the Nansen frigates.

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Navantia continues to advance the maturity of its unmanned vehicle integration capabilities in the DYMS23 exercises


Navantia Sistemas participates in the NATO “Dynamic Messenger” DYMS23 operational experimentation exercise focused on maritime unmanned systems, which brings together military, industry, and academia to increase innovation as well as drive capability and interoperability development. The exercises are taking place in Portuguese waters off the Troia peninsula during the second half of September. It is not the first time Navantia has participated in this annual NATO event, in 2021 Navantia participated in the REP(MUS) (Robotic Experimentation and Prototyping using Maritime Uncrewed Systems) exercises and in 2022 in the DYMS exercises, but this time with an updated version and improved functionalities. During this year’s exercises, the NAIAD system (Naval Advanced Integrated Autonomous vehicles Defence system), developed by Navantia, demonstrates enhanced unmanned vehicle integration capabilities further improve the integration of unmanned systems both with an onboard Combat Management System (CMS) and also with an ashore Control and Command (C2) centre as well as the communications between them.


This year the NAIAD system has been installed on another Spanish Navy Offshore Patrol Vessel “Furor” (P-46) and whilst in transit from Troia to Sesimbra, it deployed, controlled and monitored various unmanned vehicles and, using different types of communications, it then transmitted the data and videos received from the unmanned vehicles between the NAIAD on board the Furor and the NAIAD on land installed for these tests at the Troia Naval Base. The NAIAD System provides a quantum leap in the standardization of control and command of unmanned systems within the NATO protocols that are currently being defined, together with enhancing the innovation possibilities of NAIAD in European projects. Additionally, these exercises provide the Spanish Navy with an opportunity to test operational concepts and doctrines for the use of unmanned vehicles in naval tactical operations. For Navantia it is especially important because it is an opportunity to show-case the novel NAIAD system and its capabilities, which until now nobody has developed and tested.

Navantia sigue avanzando en la madurez de sus capacidades de integración de vehículos no tripulados en los ejercicios DYMS23 - Navantia

Navantia Sistemas participates in the NATO “Dynamic Messenger” DYMS23 operational experimentation exercise focused on maritime unmanned systems, which brings together military, industry, and academia to increase innovation as well as drive capability and interoperability development. The...

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UK SMEs encouraged to engage in £1.6 billion contract for Royal Fleet Auxiliary supply ships​

Representatives from 150 UK companies attended the ‘Meet the buyer’ events organized by Team Resolute in Belfast and Bristol to guide them through the procurement process​

Team Resolute, a consortium comprising Navantia UK, BMT and Harland & Wolff, have encouraged businesses across the United Kingdom, in particular SMEs, to get involved in the £1.6 billion Fleet Solid Support (FSS) programme that will deliver three Royal Fleet Auxiliary ships for the UK Ministry of Defence.


In close cooperation with the Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) and the Aerospace Defence and Security trade association (ADS), Team Resolute hosted two events at which senior representatives from the companies, as well as representatives from the National Shipbuilding Office (NSO) and Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), guided interested companies through the procedures, requirements and timings involved in the construction of the three ships.


A total 150 companies attended the meetings, including SMEs. Supported by Belfast Council, the first event took place in Belfast, home of the Harland & Wolff shipyard where the three ships will be integrated. The second “Meet the Buyer” event took place in Bristol on the of 5th October.


RAdm Rex Cox, CEO of the National Shipbuilding Office, said: “This engagement by Team Resolute with UK SMEs and supply chain companies, on the £1.6 billion Fleet Solid Support (FSS) programme is a critical process in successfully delivering this key National Shipbuilding Strategy Refresh pipeline capability for the Royal Navy. A healthy supply chain and ecosystem of SMEs is vital for shipyards to deliver on key government contracts. Opportunities like FSS can be genuinely transformative for UK shipyards and the wider enterprise, and the NSO is committed to ensuring these contracts help to grow the capacity, capability and sustainability of the whole UK shipbuilding sector.”


“These events demonstrate Team Resolute’s commitment to the delivery of the Fleet Solid Support Programme and recognise the importance of SMEs to the UK economy and their contribution both locally and nationally. The FSS programme will provide the Royal Fleet Auxiliary the necessary capability to support Royal Navy Globally but it is also focused in boosting industrial capacities across the UK, preserving and renewing a shipbuilding legacy, a robust supply chain and high skilled jobs”, said Sir Alan Massey, non-executive Chairman, Navantia UK.


Simon Gould, FSS Programme Director, BMT said: BMT is delighted to support the ‘Meet the Buyer’ events and to engage with potential suppliers to FSS. From a ship design perspective, we are excited to see the range of skills, equipment and services on offer and the potential the programme provides to build a lasting legacy for ship design and ship building in the UK.”


Michael Court, FSS Programme Director, Harland & Wolff said: “We’re delighted to be bringing sustained shipbuilding back to Belfast and helping to deliver the UK’s National Shipbuilding Strategy. This programme is not only benefiting Team Resolute and Harland & Wolff but also the maritime supply chain across the UK. With some 800 jobs expected across the supply chain – in addition to the 1,200 UK shipyard jobs in Belfast and Appledore – this is a true national endeavour and we’re delighted to be working with companies across the country to deliver critical UK capability on time and on budget. The relationships formed through this programme will be invaluable as we look to build upon this programme with future work across both the defence and commercial markets.”


Tom Chant, CEO Society of Maritime Industries said: ‘We are delighted to be facilitating these events together with our fellow trade organisation ADS for Team Resolute. The Fleet Solid Support programme is an important programme for the UK maritime enterprise and we are proud to strongly support Team Resolute in its delivery.’


The event in Belfast was opened by Ron McDowell, Deputy Chair of City Growth and Regeneration Committee of Belfast City Council, who stressed the importance of shipbuilding for the city and stated that “this event recognises Team Resolute’s commitment to supporting small and medium-sized enterprises to form part of the Fleet Solid Support programme delivery and reinforces their commitment to social value, leading to real benefit for both residents and businesses”.


“It is fantastic that the FSS Programme is bringing ship building back to Belfast. We congratulate Team Resolute on being awarded the MOD contract and great to have this engagement with the outstanding supply chain in the region. This programme is excellent for Belfast, the community, and Northern Ireland”, said Dr Leslie Orr, Director ADS Northern Ireland.

UK SMEs encouraged to engage in £1.6 billion contract for Royal Fleet Auxiliary supply ships - Navantia

Representatives from 150 UK companies attended the ‘Meet the buyer’ events organized by Team Resolute in Belfast and Bristol to guide them through the procurement process Team Resolute, a consortium comprising Navantia UK, BMT and Harland & Wolff, have encouraged businesses across the United...

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The S-81 submarine ‘Isaac Peral’ sails at the maximum operational height before its commissioning to the Spanish Navy​

The S-81 submarine ‘Isaac Peral’ has successfully overcome the last safety milestone with navigation at the maximum operational height, before its commissioning to the Navy. With the participation of Navantia, the Navy and the Ministry of Defence, this test took place last Tuesday. Therefore, the submarine has completed a major milestone and it will continue to undergo various tests until its final delivery.


The S-80 submarine construction programme thus consolidates itself as a strongly powerful product in the international market and also positions Navantia as a spearhead in the military submarine navigation.


The programme for the construction of four S-80 submarines for the Navy is a huge technological leap for Navantia, the Navy and the Spanish industry. With the execution of this ambitious programme, Navantia becomes a Technical Design Authority and as such it participates in the new Technical Office (OTACV), which will implement a new support methodology.


The president of Navantia, Ricardo Domínguez, has expressed his gratitude to the participants in this programme: “Sailing at maximum operational altitude is a symbolic moment for all those who are involved: the Ministry of Defence, the Navy, Navantia personnel and the collaborating industry. It is, therefore, an excellent moment to recognize everyone’s work because, with the S-81, not only Navantia makes a qualitative leap forward, but Spain makes also a qualitative leap forward in its defence capabilities and in its industrial and technological base”.

The S-81 submarine 'Isaac Peral' sails at the maximum operational height before its commissioning to the Spanish Navy - Navantia

The S-81 submarine ‘Isaac Peral’ has successfully overcome the last safety milestone with navigation at the maximum operational height, before its commissioning to the Navy. With the participation of Navantia, the Navy and the Ministry of Defence, this test took place last Tuesday. Therefore...

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Launching of the first phase of the European Patrol Corvette project with signature of Modular and Multirole Patrol Corvette contract​

On the 24th October 2023, with a ceremony held at OCCAR premises in Rome, OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation) has signed with a Consortium, coordinated by Naviris and gathering together Fincantieri (Italy), Naval Group (France), Navantia (Spain) and other beneficiaries from Greece, Denmark and Norway (*) all the Modular and Multirole Patrol Corvette (MMPC) contractual documents for the implementation of the first phase of the European Patrol Corvette (EPC) project.


The overall value of this first phase is 87 M€ and is strongly supported by the European Commission (EC) through the European Defence Fund (EDF). Indeed, 60 M€ will be funded by the EC in the form of “grants” while the remaining 27 M€ will be funded by the Member States (Italy, France, Spain, Denmark, Greece and Norway) who decided to support the project. OCCAR will manage the full scope of the project, acting as Granting Authority, on mandate of the EC, and Contracting Authority, on mandate of the above-mentioned Member States.


On the same day, the Delegates of the companies signed a consortium agreement, whose objective is to rule the execution of the project, maximizing synergies and collaboration among European shipbuilding industries.

With a duration of 24 months, this MMPC first contract aims to provide the initial design of a next generation class of naval vessel, the European Patrol Corvette (EPC), launched in the context of a PESCO project (1). The EPC will include at first two main versions: the Long Range Multipurpose and the Full Combat Multipurpose, both maximizing innovations, synergies and cross-fertilization among three main European shipbuilding architects and manufacturers Naval Group, Fincantieri, Navantia, linked with the operational needs of the different Navies.


The EPC programme represents a step forward in the European defence cooperation. It will strongly contribute to the European sovereignty in the second line vessels domain, by strengthening the European industry, increasing efficiency and lowering delays to go from the military need to the delivery to Navies. By developing together a new and disruptive class of corvettes, the four companies aim to ensure and foster a European sovereignty based on European “in-house” skills and know-how. This contract highlights the capabilities of the nations, through the management by OCCAR, to work efficiently together and to pool the know-how of their prominent naval industries, for supporting the European navies. It also shows how important and effective can be the EDF, to support the European Member States in the development of defence capabilities made in Europe.


Based on innovative and disruptive technologies, the new class will illustrate a group of smart, innovative, affordable, sustainable, interoperable and flexible vessels designed to meet a wide range of missions in a continuously evolving context. Depending on the requirements specified by each Navy, the ships will be able to carry out a wide range of missions in operational contexts as diverse as surveillance on the high seas with a high degree of autonomy, or law enforcement and sovereignty affirmation missions closer to the coats, adapted to the different Navies needs.

(1) The European Patrol Corvette (EPC) is a program of future innovative naval vessels which is developed in a collaborative way by several Navies and members of the European Union, under the banner of the PESCO* project (PESCO approval in 2019). Five Navies have officially joined the project (Italy, France, Spain Greece and Romania; Ireland and Portugal being observers) to define jointly the requirements for a 2nd rank surface combatant of about 110 meters long and 3000 tons able to replace in the near future several series of ships.


The EPC project is strongly supported by European Commission and participating Member States. The European Defence Fund opened a call named MMPC – Modular and Multirole Patrol Corvette – for which Naviris coordinated the elaboration of a proposal by pooling together the expertise of a European consortium (40 companies in 12 countries) which was submitted in December 2021. This proposal has been selected in July 2022 with a grant of EDF and national co-funding of the Member States for a two-year initial phase of design, the development of technological bricks and the definition of common working methodologies, rules and standards.


With its ambition of excellence, the programme intends to grow with the expertise of various specialized European companies, in line with the European Commission strategy and national participating Member States defence strategies and Navies needs.

Launching of the first phase of the European Patrol Corvette project with signature of Modular and Multirole Patrol Corvette contract - Navantia

On the 24th October 2023, with a ceremony held at OCCAR premises in Rome, OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation) has signed with a Consortium, coordinated by Naviris and gathering together Fincantieri (Italy), Naval Group (France), Navantia (Spain) and other beneficiaries from...

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Navantia Commissions S-81 “Isaac Peral” Submarine to the Spanish Navy​

Navantia has commissioned the S-81 “Isaac Peral” submarine to the Spanish Navy in the Naval Base in Cartagena. The event has been presided by the Minister of Defence, Margarita Robles, and attended by the Chief of Defence Staff, Admiral general Teodoro López Calderón; the Chief of Staff of the Spanish Navy, Admiral general Antonio Piñeiro; along with Navantia’s Chairman, Ricardo Domínguez and Navantia’s shareholder (SEPI) Chairwoman, Belén Gualda.


During the ceremony, the handover and transfer documentation was signed between Navantia and the Directorate General for Armaments and Material of the Ministry of Defence and from the latter to the Cartagena Arsenal. In addition, the first commander of the unit, Lieutenant Commander Manuel Corral, was sworn in and the ship was presented with its flag.


The commissioning of the Isaac Peral is a significant milestone for the Spanish Navy, as it will help to strengthen the country’s naval defence capabilities. The S-80 class, one of the most advanced NATO conventional submarines, is capable of carrying out a wide range of missions, including anti-surface warfare, anti-submarine warfare, intelligence gathering and surveillance among others. They were also designed to incorporate land attack capability in the future.


‘Isaac Peral’ is the first of four S-80 class submarines. With this programme, Spain becomes one of the few countries that can design and build submarines, extremely complex vessels which must operate autonomously for long periods of time in a hostile environment.


The S-80 programme is the greatest industrial and technological challenge ever faced by the Spanish industry. It is a huge technological leap for Navantia, who has accomplished the building of a submarine based in its own design and takes the role of Technical Design Authority for the Life Cycle Support of the vessels.


Navantia’s Chairman, Ricardo Domínguez, has commended the role of the Ministry of Defence and of the Navy. “The success of this program lies mainly in two key factors: the skills of the women and men that have designed and are building these submarines, and the collaboration approach that we have adopted as a working method and that will continue throughout the entire life cycle of the submarines. Trust and cooperation with our customer and with the user of our product are undoubtedly key for Navantia”, he stated.


“We are taking a giant step forward in this programme and today we feel particularly proud of our Navy, heir to the great seafarers of history who transformed the world”, said the Minister of Defence, Margarita Robles, who added that “Spain’s international presence is guaranteed with this Spanish Navy and with this programme”.


Robles thanked the city of Cartagena, the Navy and all the Navantia and Ministry of Defence personnel for their involvement in the project.


The Chief of Staff of the Spanish Navy emphasised that “today marks the beginning of an exciting stage, in which we are incorporating cutting-edge technology in a submarine that is destined to play an important role in naval operations”, and thanked the Minister of Defence for promoting a project “that would not have been possible without her determined and personal support”.

Navantia Commissions S-81 “Isaac Peral” Submarine to the Spanish Navy - Navantia

Navantia has commissioned the S-81 “Isaac Peral” submarine to the Spanish Navy in the Naval Base in Cartagena. The event has been presided by the Minister of Defence, Margarita Robles, and attended by the Chief of Defence Staff, Admiral general Teodoro López Calderón; the Chief of Staff of the...

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Navantia’s F-110 programme for Spanish Navy ahead of schedule with the first cut of steel of the second frigate​

Navantia has started the construction process of the second frigate of the F-110 class for the Spanish Navy, thus confirming the speeding up of this programme valued at €4.325 million.


The cut of the first steel of the F-112 took place last Saturday 16th December at Navantia’s shipyard in Ferrol (A Coruña, Spain), in the presence of the President of the Spanish Government, Pedro Sánchez; the Fourth Vice-President of the Spanish Government and Minister of Finance and Public Function, María Jesús Montero; the President of SEPI, Belén Gualda and the President of Navantia, Ricardo Domínguez.


The programme -whose execution order was signed in 2019- foresees the construction of five frigates. The start of production of the F-112 is four months ahead of schedule, thanks to the high degree of maturity of the design and the progress of engineering work.


The first frigate of the series, the F-111, under construction since 2022, has been also sped up and has gained momentum with a total of 24 out of the 33 blocks (compared to the 18 planned in the schedule) currently in various stages of construction and assembly. Of these, five blocks are already on the slipway, after the fifth of these blocks was set in place on Monday 18th December. Moreover, terms of procurement, 98% of the program’s equipment has already been acquired, with materials reaching 95% for the F-111 and 70% for the F-112.


The Spanish Navy’s F-110 frigates are multi-purpose escort vessels, with anti-aircraft, anti-surface and anti-submarine capabilities that will enable them to perform their force protection and naval projection functions. These ships, which are intended to operate in combination with other units, make them versatile platforms that can perform maritime security-related functions.


The design of this new frigate includes advanced technological features, such as an integrated mast with different sensor and antenna solutions, a multi-mission space that expands the ship’s capabilities in all defence segments and a new hybrid propulsion plant, more efficient and silent, giving the ship great versatility. The frigates will be equipped with the Spanish combat system, SCOMBA, developed by Navantia Systems.

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Navantia has started the construction process of the second frigate of the F-110 class for the Spanish Navy, thus confirming the speeding up of this programme valued at €4.325 million. The cut of the first steel of the F-112 took place last Saturday 16th December at Navantia’s shipyard in Ferrol...

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The Spanish Ministry of Defence and Navantia sign the Order of Execution for two coastal hydrographic vessels for the Spanish Navy​

The Spanish Ministry of Defence and Navantia have signed the Execution Order for the construction of two coastal hydrographic vessels (BHC) for the Spanish Navy.


Following authorisation by the Council of Ministers last August, the signing took place this Wednesday at the Ministry of Defence, by the Secretary of State for Defence, María Amparo Valcarce, and the president of Navantia, Ricardo Domínguez.


The vessels will replace the hydrographic vessel Antares, built in the 1970s and the only one still in service out of the four of the Castor class. With the new BHCs, an important step will be taken not only in the renewal of the Hydrographic Fleet, but also in the advance to the green transition, since the new vessels will be able to operate with biofuels and will comply with the latest emissions regulations.


The main mission of the BHCs is the production and maintenance of the official nautical cartography of the Spanish State, in the waters and coasts of Spain, as part of the Marine Hydrographic Institute (Instituto Hidrográfico de la Marina (IHM)), which is responsible for operating these vessels and for the publication and dissemination of the nautical charts in the area of national responsibility, constituting a State mission.


Thus, Navantia has submitted a conceptual design to the Spanish Ministry of Defence, in accordance with the requirements necessary to fulfil the vessel’s missions.


These ships will be 47 metres long and have a displacement of around 900 tonnes. With a reduced crew up to 30 people, due to their high degree of automation, they will have a range of 3,000 miles and will be able to operate in waters up to 200 metres deep for 15 days.


These ships will be built at Navantia’s shipyard in San Fernando (Cádiz, Spain). Over the next four years, the work will support 700 jobs, including direct, indirect and jobs induced by the economic activity.


The BHCs will be capable of carrying out hydrographic surveys to enable cartography, support the Fleet with geographic, environmental and meteorological information, and protect underwater archaeological heritage. To this end, they will be equipped with hydrographic equipment such as echo sounders, side scan sonar or positioning systems that will contribute to the study of the water column and the seabed.


Moreover, they will have autonomous means such as an ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle), an USV (Unmanned Surface Vehicle) and a hydrographic boat, which will work autonomously to compile and record data and have the capacity to carry out hydrographic and oceanic work.

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The Spanish Ministry of Defence and Navantia have signed the Execution Order for the construction of two coastal hydrographic vessels (BHC) for the Spanish Navy. Following authorisation by the Council of Ministers last August, the signing took place this Wednesday at the Ministry of Defence, by...

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Navantia commissions the fifth corvette built in Bahía de Cádiz to the Royal Navy of Saudi Arabia in Jeddah​

On behalf of His Royal Highness Minister of Defence Princ Khaled Bin Salman, The Chief of Staff, General Fayyad bin Hamed al Ruwaili, and the Chief of Staff of Royal Saudi Naval Forces, Admiral Fahad Bin Abdullah Al-Ghofaily, have presided today the commissioning of the fifth corvette, built at Navantia’s Bay of Cádiz shipyard, to the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF). In accordance with the terms of the contract, the handover took place at the King Faisal naval base in Jeddah.


In this special occasion, His Excellency Chief of Staff of Royal Saudi Naval Forces, Vice Admiral Fahad Bin Abdullah Al-Ghofaily delivered his speech indicating that HMS UNAYZAH is the fifth and last corvette of Al-Sarawat project to be delivered. HMS UNAYZAH, as the rest of her class, was built to be one of the world’s most technologically advanced and powerful corvette to meet National mandates in realization of Saudi vision 2030, possessing distinctive capabilities to handle multi-combat missions with high efficiency to enhance the combat readiness of the RSNF, to defend the strategic and vital interests of the Kingdom, and to maintain maritime security in the region.


His Excellency also indicated that the localization of defense capabilities development and integration carried out onboard HMS UNAYZAH in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by the role of Saudi Arabian Military Industry (SAMI) in Alsarawat project, as well as, the successful accomplishment of extensive combat systems trials and live firings carried out in KSA, has heavily contributed to achieve one of Ministry of Defense’s strategy to localize more than 50% of the total military expenditure by 2030 aligning with Kingdom’s Vision.


In honor of this special occasion, His excellency Vice Admiral Al-Ghofaily expresses his utmost gratitude and appreciation to His Majesty the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and His Royal Highness Prince Khalid bin Salman, Minister of Defense, God bless them all, for the endless support, care, and attention they always give to the Royal Saudi Naval Forces.


Having concluded his speech, His Excellency has attributed a great deal of Alsarawat program’s success to Navantia commitment and expressed his gratitude to Mr. Ricardo Dominguez, the Chairman of Navantia, for the company’s exceptional achievements.


The corvette, named HMS UNAYZAH (C550), was transported to Jeddah on a specialised vessel and there underwent the final construction and systems integration works, confirming the technology transfer (ToT) and production localisation capability of Navantia to the SAMINavantia joint venture.


The ceremony was attended by the Deputy Minister of Defence, Dr. Albiyari; the President of Navantia, Mr. Ricardo Domínguez. Also in attendance were the the Undersecretary of Procurement, Ibrahim Alsuwayed; the CEO of SAMI, Walid Abukhaled; the CEO of SAMINavantia, Sofía Honrubia.


AVANTE 2200 PROGRAMME

The corvette HMS UNAYZAH has a length of 104 meters, a beam of 14 and seating for a total of 102 people between crew and passengers. The contract for the construction of five corvettes entered into force in November 2018 and, since the launch of the first unit (July 2020), Navantia has already launched the five units with a period of four months between each one of them, which means achieving this milestone in a record time of three years. Deliveries are taking place after just over three years from the cutting of the first plate of each ship.


The corvettes are based on the AVANTE 2200 design, adapted to the requirements of the RSNF, offering advanced performance, excellent work at sea, high survivability, and ability to operate in extreme temperatures.


Concurrently, around 700 crew members, engineers, and maintainers of these corvettes are completing the education and training process at the Navantia Training Center (NTC) in San Fernando.


In addition to the corvette contract, Navantia agreed with SAMI (Saudi Arabian Military Industries) to create a joint venture in Saudi Arabia, an alliance that allows Navantia to position its integrated systems and technologically advanced solutions in the Arab market and area of influence and is aligned with the company’s internationalization strategy.


The contract assumes a global workload of around seven million hours and 6,000 jobs over five years. Of these, more than 1,100 are direct employees, more than 1,800 collaborating industry employees (more than a hundred companies participate at the programme) and more than 3,000 indirect employees generated by other suppliers.


The program includes, in addition to construction, the Life Cycle Support for five years from the delivery of the first ship, with an option for another five additional years, the last ship of which must be delivered in 2024.


It also includes the provision of various services, such as integrated logistics support, operational and maintenance training, provision of Education and Training Centres for the Combat System and Platform Control System of ships, Life Cycle Support, and ship maintenance systems at the Jeddah Naval Base.

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On behalf of His Royal Highness Minister of Defence Princ Khaled Bin Salman, The Chief of Staff, General Fayyad bin Hamed al Ruwaili, and the Chief of Staff of Royal Saudi Naval Forces, Admiral Fahad Bin Abdullah Al-Ghofaily, have presided today the commissioning of the fifth corvette, built at...

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Lockheed Martin and Navantia Ink New Memorandum of Agreement​

Lockheed Martin, the global aerospace and deterrence company, has extended its collaboration agreement with Navantia, Spain’s national defense and shipbuilding company and naval Combat System Integration agent.


This agreement signed by Lockheed Martin executives Chauncey McIntosh and Joe DePietro, and by Navantia executives Donato Martínez and José Manuel Mondéjar, will extend the current agreement three years and allow the companies to continue to explore commercial opportunities in surface ships and submarines together to further expand this 27-year story of success.


The collaboration between the two companies equipped the Spanish Navy with the proven and powerful Aegis Combat System in the F-100 frigates. Lockheed Martin’s partnership with Navantia has led to the successful integration between the Aegis Combat System and frigates for the Spanish Navy, as well as for the Norwegian and Australian navies for over two decades The two companies also collaborate in the integration of the combat management system and the sonar systems for the S-80 submarines for the Spanish Navy.


Executive Perspectives

“Lockheed Martin values its decades long role as a strategic partner for Spain’s national defence and defence industry. Our collaboration on projects such as the F-100 frigate and the F-110 multi-mission frigate is a testament to our commitment to provide Spain the right capabilities for its missions. The extension of our long-standing relationship with Navantia will help sustain high-value jobs in Spain with the goal of further collaboration between our two companies,” said Chauncey McIntosh, Integrated Warfare Systems and Sensors vice president at Lockheed Martin.


“Our focus to support not only the Spanish Navy’s mission needs but also our allies around the globe are foundational to our relationship with Navantia. Over nearly three decades, we have expanded our collaboration to develop key capabilities and mission solutions from undersea warfare to integrated air and missile defense. We look forward to building upon our success and to equip service members with advanced technology solutions,” said Joe DePietro, C6ISR vice president at Lockheed Martin.


“We are honored to renew and expand this long-standing relationship with Lockheed Martin, which has enabled us to offer state-of-the-art technology and defense solutions to the Spanish Navy as well as to our international clients. Our collaboration has been and continues to be pivotal in elevating our common products to the forefront of technology. Extending this collaboration demonstrates our commitment to designing, building and delivering the best solutions to our clients both in the surface ship and submarine domains,” said Donato Martínez, Systems and Services vice president and CTO, Navantia.


What’s Next

The F-110 will soon join the Spanish Navy’s family of frigates. With the first two ships already in the construction phase, Lockheed Martin and Navantia have major upcoming milestones, including tracking live objects with AN/SPY-7(v)2 radar at Lockheed Martin’s Aegis-SCOMBA Integration Center in Moorestown, New Jersey. The integration of the Aegis and SCOMBA Combat System tactical computer programs will also take place at ASIC and Navantia’s land-based test site in San Fernando, Spain. Both milestones will continue to demonstrate the F-110 program is on track for the first frigate to be commissioned in 2028.


The current agreement focuses on opportunities in warships and naval combat systems. Progress on the construction of the F-110 frigates and S-80 submarines for the Spanish Navy is propelling this collaboration to new heights.


Lockheed Martin’s partnerships in Spain and across the world result in millions of dollars being invested in its global supply chain, creating local security and strengthening their economies, industries and communities.

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Lockheed Martin, the global aerospace and deterrence company, has extended its collaboration agreement with Navantia, Spain’s national defense and shipbuilding company and naval Combat System Integration agent. This agreement signed by Lockheed Martin executives Chauncey McIntosh and Joe...

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