Rheinmetall Moves Into Naval Shipbuilding With Lürssen Buyout
German defense contractor Rheinmetall has agreed to acquire NVL from the Bremen-based Lürssen Group, marking a major step in the consolidation of Germany’s defense shipbuilding sector.
Kraken, NVL Joint Venture Targets Rising Demand for Drone Ships
British defense contractor Kraken Technology and German shipbuilder NVL Group have formed a joint venture to accelerate the development and production of unmanned surface vessels.
Australia Accepts First Arafura Offshore Patrol Vessel
The Australian Ministry of Defence has taken delivery of the first of six Arafura-class offshore patrol vessels (OPV) from Luerssen Australia, an NVL Group subsidiary.
NVL Group Starts Building German Navy Reconnaissance Ship
NVL Group has cut the steel for the German Navy's first reconnaissance ship, marking the official start of construction of the new Type 424 intelligence-gathering vessels.
NVL, thyssenkrupp to Build Futuristic German Air Defense Frigate
German shipbuilders NVL Group and thyssenkrupp Marine Systems have signed an agreement for the joint construction of the German Navy's future Type 127 specialized air defense frigate.
