We are the UK subsidiary of Spanish Navantia, a state-owned company heir to a legacy of more than 300 years of naval shipbuilding.
Navantia UK, established in 2022, collaborates with UK industrial partners in shipbuilding, defence and offshore wind energy.
As the prime contractor for the FSS programme for the MoD, we have the capability to manage complex industrial and technology programmes in order to deliver the required capability. Navantia is a world reference in the design, building, integration and life cycle support of state-of-the-art war ships for the Spanish Navy and international customers.
It has extensive experience in the transfer of technology and knowledge in naval shipbuilding programmes. Navantia’s activities in defence include complex systems integration and smart services, such as data based predictive sustainment and augmented reality enabled training. This portfolio, together with the use of 4.0 technologies
from The Internet of Things to robotics- both in shipyards and products, allows Navantia to offer cutting-edge technological solutions to its customers and partners, cooperating closely to meet their requirements from concept design to life cycle support. Navantia UK joins Navantia Australia (2012) and Navantia Arabia (2021) as one of Navantia’s international subsidiaries.
Whether in defence or green energies and offshore wind, Navantia UK engages with local partners in order
to bolster UK sovereign capabilities, support a robust local supply chain and promote advanced skills to ensure a sustainable future.
Our Team
We are building a diverse, multinational team. We appreciate the diversity of backgrounds of each and every one of our employees. That is our strength and the driving force to work together as one team. We promote inclusion and value the health and wellbeing of our team.
Juan de la Cueva
CEO
VAdm (Retd) Sir Alan Massey KCB CBE
Non-executive Chairman
“Navantia UK is a reliable and dedicated partner. Collaboration is our strategic advantage for achieving success.”
“I am delighted to be working with Navantia UK and am determined to support their successful delivery of the Fleet Solid Support shipbuilding programme, which is of such critical importance to the Royal Navy’s future frontline capability.”
Our History
Navantia UK LTD is the United Kingdom subsidiary of Spanish Navantia, incorporated in 2022 to work with UK industrial partners in shipbuilding, defence and offshore wind energy.
Navantia's roots
Navantia’s roots go back to the XVII Century, when the Spanish Navy decided to build the first modern shipyard in Spain: In 1717, Quartermaster General José Patiño ordered the construction of the first modern shipyard in our country, the Real Arsenal de la Carraca, which was followed in 1731 by Cartagena and later, in 1750, by Ferrol. These military arsenals were dedicated to the construction and repair of the Spanish Navy ships. The same dams and terraces that now give life to the most technologically advanced ships were also witnesses to historic milestones such as the development of the great line ships of the great 18th century ships of the line, the first mechanically propelled ships, and the first electric propulsion submarine in the world, the “Isaac Peral”.
Heir to a long history of both military and civil shipbuilding, Navantia was born as a company in 2005, merging the two traditions of the Spanish shipbuilding industry and creating a strategic company for Spanish Defence.
18th century
Navantia also has a long-standing tradition in manufacturing and refurbishing artillery, a legacy that dates back to the 18th century. The company has extensive experience in the design, development, production and integration of Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS), Combat Systems and Integrated Communications Systems, among others. Navantia is the designer and manufacturer of combat systems CATIZ and SCOMBA for the Spanish Navy.
21st century
In the 21st century, Navantia has developed new business lines to provide value-added solutions to its customers: from comprehensive lifecycle support, to ship life extension, training, digital solutions, global propulsion and power generation.
Navantia has also gained extensive experience in Transfer of Technology and Knowledge and Localization programmes including:
- Three Hobart class AWD destroyers for the Royal Australian Navy
- Two Canberra class LHD vessels for the Royal Australian Navy
- Five Fridtjof Nansen class frigates for the Royal Norwegian Navy
- One LHD vessel for the Turkish Navy
- Five Avante 2200 corvettes for the Royal Saudi Naval Forces
2014
Navantia started a new business line in the emerging offshore wind market. Today it is a global provider of all types of foundations (jackets, floating foundations, and monopiles). In 2022 the green energies line became Navantia Seanergies.
2023
Navantia launched monodon, an open innovation cell with the aim of promoting research and experimentation with disruptive technologies and speeding up their implementation within the company.
Our Commitments
We put our customers’ needs at the forefront of our activities.
We are driven by innovation in all areas of our work.
We collaborate with partners in order to ensure delivery and excellent performance.
We promote the transfer of knowledge and the building of advanced skills.
We support the UK naval shipbuilding capability to strengthen UK and NATO defense.
We are dedicated to creating a more sustainable and prosperous future for local communities.
Our Values
Trust: We are a reliable partner. We honour our commitments and uphold honesty and integrity in all our actions.
Respect: We conduct ourselves ethically with our stakeholders. We take pride in promoting safety and wellbeing, as well as equality, diversity and inclusion in our workspaces.
Innovation: We are committed to problem-solving, embracing change, and leading the way forward.
Excellence: We uphold the highest standards in all areas, striving to make a meaningful impact for our customers, employees, and communities.
Collaboration: We build robust and adaptable partnerships, recognizing the vital role of teamwork in achieving our objectives.
