Slovenian Navy prospects for new patrol vessels

Zagreb refines shopping list for new naval materiel 

In an effort to modernise its armed forces and relaunch its naval shipbuilding, Croatia is prospecting foreign defence suppliers, especially French and Norwegian.

Dutch shipbuilder Damen mobilises ex intelligence generals to compete with Naval Group in Romania 

With the help of former Romanian intelligence officials, Dutch shipbuilder Damen has resumed its offensive to supply warships to Romania's Navy under a contract that France's Naval Group has been trying to finalise for three years.

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Couach back in Saudi shipbuilding game 

The French shipbuilder is back in the Saudi game after signing a memorandum of understanding with International Maritime Industries at the World Defense Show in Riyadh. The move marks a return to grace for Couach after years in the Saudi wilderness.