Navantia Australia, SH Defence sign LoI for ULC work

Navantia Australia and SH Defence have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to collaborate on Navantia’s Uncrewed Landing Craft (ULC) concept and other maritime designs. This strategic partnership reflects both organisations’ dedication to pursuing joint innovation in naval systems and modular mission capabilities. While non-binding, the LoI outlines several areas of cooperation, including: Technical Collaboration: Exploring avenues for technical cooperation, including the integration of SH Defence’s Cube™ system and Twist lock system to enhance the modularity and mission flexibility of the ULC platform. Joint Promotion and Engagement: Participating in joint promotional and industry engagement activities to showcase the combined capabilities of Navantia Australia and SH Defence. Future Planning: Continuing planning discussions to shape the future direction of the ULC, including potential trials, demonstrations, and export opportunities. “Navantia Australia is excited to partner with SH Defence to drive forward the next generation of modular and autonomous naval solutions,” said Israel Lozano, Managing Director, Navantia Australia. “This collaboration will help us deliver greater mission flexibility and operational efficiency for our customers.” Peter Liisberg, Sales Director, SH Defence added, “Our Cube Payload and Twist lock systems are designed to revolutionise naval modularity. Working with Navantia Australia, we aim to set new benchmarks in maritime innovation.” For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Kym Bergmann at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Group Sales Director Simon Hadfield at [email protected]