Saab says new CB90 CX combat boat is in production for Sweden with strike and air defence roles
Production is already under way for Sweden, the launch customer, which will operate the new vessel alongside the smaller CB90 NG.
How Sweden’s Baltic submarine expertise supports NATO’s undersea defence capabilities
Sweden’s experience of operating submarines in the Baltic Sea is helping NATO strengthen its collective defence in waters where concealment and detection depend heavily on local knowledge.
Australia strengthens AUKUS submarine maintenance capability ahead of rotational force launch in 2027
Australia is building the workforce and shore facilities needed to sustain US and UK nuclear-powered submarines before allied rotations begin at HMAS Stirling in 2027.
Naval Group delivers second FDI frigate HS Nearchos to the Hellenic Navy
A third vessel, HS Formion, is scheduled to follow by the end of 2026, bringing three deliveries within about a year.
Los Angeles-class submarine USS Columbia to undergo overhaul to extend its service life
The U.S. Navy’s Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Columbia (SSN 771) will undergo an overhaul intended to extend its service life.
Hanwha Defense USA selected by TOTE Services to build $269 million landing ship for U.S. Navy
Hanwha Defense USA has received its first U.S. Navy shipbuilding contract, a $269 million order to build a Medium Landing Ship at Hanwha Philly Shipyard.
Rheinmetall to present Kraken K3 naval drone, Millennium gun system and MASS Nova decoys at Euronaval 2026
Rheinmetall will present its Kraken K3 uncrewed surface vessel, a self-contained Millennium gun system and the new MASS Nova decoy launcher at Euronaval 2026.
Ukraine’s defence ministry says drones destroyed or disabled 1,039 Russian military boats
Ukrainian forces used aerial drones to destroy or disable 1,039 Russian military boats from the start of 2026 through 25 October, Ukraine’s defence ministry said.
Northrop Grumman to supply propulsion systems for 12 Virginia-class submarines, CEO says
Northrop Grumman has finalized procurement terms for an additional 12 shipsets of Virginia-class Block VI submarine propulsion equipment, adding $1.4 billion to its backlog, Chief Executive Kathy Warden said.
Finland launches third Pohjanmaa-class corvette, with all four ships due for completion by 2029
Finland launched its third Pohjanmaa-class corvette at Rauma on 29 October, bringing three of the four planned ships into the water.
Huntington Ingalls Industries says 10 Romulus unmanned vessels are under construction for U.S. Navy
Huntington Ingalls Industries is building 10 Romulus 151 unmanned surface vessels for the U.S. Navy through a production network in Louisiana.
Kongsberg receives $54 million U.S. award for autonomous underwater vehicles and equipment
Kongsberg has received a $54 million modification to an existing U.S. government agreement for autonomous underwater capabilities.