Damen Naval in the news

Damen no longer needs a government loan for its naval division, is losing main contractor status on a German frigate project, and is focusing on Dutch and Belgian naval work amid strong financial results.

Damen is losing the lead on the German F126 frigate project amid geopolitical shifts but remains profitable with a growing order book and ongoing legal challenges.

EUROGUARD partners, including Damen Naval, met to advance medium-sized semi-autonomous naval vessel development using GENSA and wargaming for future cooperation.

Damen is experiencing major delays and legal issues in a €7 billion German frigate project, risking loss of contract control to a German firm.

Damen Naval and Terma A/S are equipping Colombia's new Sigma 10514-based PES frigates with the advanced C-Guard decoy system to enhance naval defense capabilities by 2030.

Damen Naval will equip Colombia's first locally built PES frigate with Terma's C-Guard decoy system for advanced naval self-protection.

Damen Shipyards is losing the German war frigate contract amid political pressure and calls for German control over construction.

Damen Shipyards is in financial and legal crisis due to delayed German frigate deliveries, a 47 million euro court-ordered payment to a former agent, and ongoing corruption investigations.

Germany may transfer management of the delayed F126 frigate project from Dutch Damen to German NVL.

Damen Naval is losing leadership of the German F126 frigate project amid emerging problems.

Damen Naval partnered with EID to provide integrated communications for the Colombian Navy's SIGMA-class PES frigate, built locally and due in 2030.

Damen Shipyards collaborates with the Royal Navy and partners like Philips and AkzoNobel to innovate naval vessels and anti-fouling technology.

Germany ordered two more F126 frigates from Damen Naval, bringing the total to six, with deliveries starting in 2028 and construction fully in Germany.

Damen Naval contracted Terma A/S to equip the Colombian Navy’s PES frigate with an advanced decoy system, enhancing its defense capabilities.

Damen Naval contracted Terma A/S to equip the Colombian Navy's SIGMA 10514-based PES frigate with advanced decoy launching systems, enhancing its defense capabilities.

Construction of the first of four large, versatile F126 frigates for the German Navy has started, with delivery planned for 2028.

A 150-year jubilee exhibition for Royal Company De Schelde opens at the Scheldewerf museum.

Damen Schelde Marine Services is moving to a larger facility to expand its engine parts supply and maintenance operations globally.

Schelde Damen Naval marked its 150th anniversary with a jubilee exhibition in October 2025 at the Scheldewerf museum.

Damen Naval and Terma collaborate to equip Colombia's first locally built PES frigate with advanced C-Guard defense systems, enhancing its multi-mission capabilities.