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Australian nickel zinc battery technology to ve evaluated for integration into SSN-AUKUS submarines
BAE Systems in the UK has signed a contract with Australian firm PMB Defence Engineering to assess the integration of its nickel zinc battery technology into the SSN-AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines being developed for the UK and Australia.
Australian-made steel secured for Hunter frigates under new BAE Systems and BlueScope agreement
BAE Systems Australia has signed a new Framework Agreement with BlueScope Distribution to secure the supply of Australian-made steel plate for the construction of the Hunter Class Frigate Program.
Royal Navy trials uncrewed boats in landmark hybrid fleet exercise off Scottish coast
Five uncrewed surface vessels were remotely piloted from 500 miles away as part of a major Royal Navy trial testing autonomous boat operations in a simulated escort mission.
HII expects big agreement for 15 U.S. Navy submarines to be finalised by end of year despite delays
A multi-year agreement to procure 15 nuclear submarines for the U.S. Navy could be finalised by the end of 2025, according to shipbuilder HII, despite earlier delays linked to rising labour and material costs.
Kongsberg plans to list maritime division and merge defence units into technology-focused group
Kongsberg Gruppen has announced a proposal to separate into two independent companies, aiming to capitalise on global growth opportunities.
Lockheed Martin invests $50 million in Saildrone to integrate combat systems into autonomous USVs
Lockheed Martin has announced a $50 million investment in maritime autonomous systems company Saildrone to accelerate the development of armed unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) for the U.S. Navy.
U.S. Navy christens Virginia-class submarine USS Utah at General Dynamics Electric Boat shipyard
On 25 October, at the General Dynamics Electric Boat shipyard in Groton, Connecticut, the US Navy christened the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Utah (SSN 801).