New Date for NATO SMERWG 25

Please note: the date of this year’s Industry Reception had been changed to TUESDAY 10 JUNE 2025 Everything else remains the same.

NATO MDWG 25 Industry Reception Announced

The Royal Canadian Navy will host the MDWG meeting and Sonistics are delighted to announce the date of the Industry Reception being held as part of this important meeting. This will he held on 30 June 2025.  MDWG 25 Contact Charlie for further information  

FET brings new CNC-machined ROV to market

  Forum Energy Technologies (FET), a global company with UK facilities, has launched XLX EVO III — its latest ‘Work Class’ ROV (remotely-operated vehicle). Designed to undertake a broad spectrum of underwater tasks, the new vehicle is equipped with larger thrusters for increased through-water performance — and can carrry a market-leading 500kg payload. Moreover, the vehicle …

FET Inks Deal to Expand Shallow Water Ops

FET’s Super Mowhawk II ROV, which will assist in river bed surveys. Credit: Forum Energy Technologies Forum Energy Technologies’ (FET) Subsea Product Line has signed a contract for the sale of an electric Sub Atlantic Super Mohawk II remotely operated vehicle (ROV) and Dynacon Launch and Recovery (LARS) system to a North American subsea organization. The ROV will be used …

Sonistics celebrate 20 years of NATO support

March 2005 saw arrangements begin to take place for the first NATO Submarine Escape & Rescue Working Group (SMERWG) Industry Reception.  Six key British companies hosted the event in the Metropole Hotel, Brussels – it was amazing and the event went international in 2006.  Thank you to everyone who has helped make this event enjoyable, …

JFD Australia continues to expand its defence industry presence

JFD Australia, an established partner of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), has unveiled its new advanced manufacturing and production facility at Beresfield, NSW. The state-of-the-art centre, in the Hunter region north of Newcastle was officially opened by Minister for Defence Industry and Capability Delivery the Hon Pat Conroy MP and the Federal Member for Paterson …

Australia’s Submarine Rescue System in safe hands as JFD Australia locks in contract extension

JFD Australia, the provider of the submarine rescue system to the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) since 2009, will continue to deliver this critical sovereign capability for a further four years after finalising an extension to its contract with the Department of Defence. The announcement ensures total continuity of this life-saving service which is on standby …

FET Unveils Next-Gen Work Class ROV

XLX EVO III ROV (Credit: Forum Energy Technologies) Forum Energy Technologies (FET) has launched its latest work class Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), the XLX EVO III, representing a new generation of ultra-heavy-duty subsea vehicle technology. Designed to undertake a broad spectrum of underwater tasks, the new vehicle is equipped with larger thrusters for increased through …

Denis Chitouras will be sadly missed

RIP our dear friend and colleague for so many years, Denis Chitouras, who has passed away.  Our thoughts are will Val and the family.

Saab UK opens new facility to develop advanced radar systems, subsea ROVs

Saab CEO Micael Johansson [second from left] and UK Secretary of State Business & Trade Rt Hon Jonathan Reynolds [center] visit Saab’s new UK facility     Saab UK has announced the official opening of its new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Fareham, Hampshire, marking a milestone in the company’s continued growth. The campus was opened …