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MS&D 2025: Focus on speed, efficiency and collaboration in defence procurement

During the international Maritime Security & Defence Conference (MS&D) on Tuesday, a clear signal was sent to policymakers, defence forces and industry: military procurement in the current security environment requires more speed, greater efficiency and true collaboration. The pressure to act has…

MS&D 2025 opens in Hamburg – Focus on speed and collaboration in defence procurement

Experts from the maritime industry and senior representatives of European procurement authorities and navies are gathering today for the Maritime Security & Defence Conference (MS&D) in Hamburg – held for the first time as a stand-alone event at the International Maritime Museum. The central…

MS&D 2025: Programme Confirmed – Europe’s Defence Capability in Focus

Procurement as the Key to Modernisation and Readiness

From “Readiness 2030” to Bundeswehr modernisation: Leading representatives from NATO, the EU and industry will gather in Hamburg on 25 November to discuss new strategies for defence and procurement.

SMM Maritime Industry Report 2025

Industry launches investment drive – shipowners and yards bet on AI and efficiency enhancements

Study publishes results of global maritime industry mood barometer

Looking to the future with optimism: According to the latest SMM Maritime Industry Report (MIR), shipowners and shipyards around…

INMEX SMM India 2025: Strongest International Participation Yet

From 10 to 12 September 2025, the 14th edition of INMEX SMM India took place in Mumbai – South Asia’s largest maritime trade fair with a concurrent conference. For three days, the exhibition became the central meeting point for the international shipbuilding and supply industry. With 9,500 attendees…