Naval Group signs €4.3 billion contract to deliver four FDI frigates to Royal Swedish Navy, with first ship due in 2030
Sweden has signed a contract worth about €4.3 billion with France’s Naval Group for four defence and intervention frigates, marking a major expansion of the Royal Swedish Navy’s surface fleet.
U.S. Navy returns fully modernized USS North Dakota attack submarine to fleet early after major Block III overhaul at Portsmouth
The U.S. Navy returned USS North Dakota to the fleet on Aug. 29 after Portsmouth Naval Shipyard completed its extended drydocking maintenance period ahead of the rebaselined schedule.
U.S. Navy says SPY-6-equipped Arleigh Burke-class Flight III destroyer USS Ted Stevens will strengthen fleet air and missile defense
The U.S. Navy will commission the future USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128), an Arleigh Burke-class Flight III guided-missile destroyer, in Whittier, Alaska, on Oct. 3, 2026.
Royal Navy tracks Russian warships and sanctioned shadow fleet through UK waters as monitoring activity rises 25% year on year
The Royal Navy deployed four ships and a Merlin helicopter during a 72-hour operation to monitor Russian naval and commercial vessels moving through UK waters.
U.S. Navy says Arleigh Burke-class Flight III destroyer with Aegis Baseline 10 can perform the air and ballistic missile defense work of two Flight IIA ships
At the center of the upgrade is the AN/SPY-6(V)1 Air and Missile Defense Radar, paired with the Aegis Baseline 10 combat system.
U.S. Navy says Harpoon Coastal Defense System hits target vessel in key test, advancing land-based anti-ship capability
The U.S. Navy has successfully tested the Harpoon Coastal Defense System against a target vessel, marking a key step in validating the land-based weapon for operations against maritime threats.
Australia’s HMAS Sydney demonstrates Aegis missile defense capability with six allied and partner navies during Pacific Dragon 2026
Australia’s Aegis-equipped HMAS Sydney demonstrated integrated air and missile defense capability during Exercise Pacific Dragon 2026 off Hawaii from Aug. 6 to 15.
Austal to hire 500 workers in Western Australia as government expands sovereign naval shipbuilding capacity for future defence fleet
Austal plans to recruit 500 tradespeople and professional staff in Western Australia over the next 12 months.
Spain sails S-81 Isaac Peral and S-82 Narciso Monturiol together for first time as its new submarine fleet takes shape
Spain has deployed two S-80 submarines simultaneously for the first time, marking a new stage in the modernisation of its undersea fleet.
U.S. Navy awards BAE Systems up to $180 million for USS Boxer modernization and maintenance work at Naval Base San Diego
The award covers modernization, maintenance and repairs under a Selected Restricted Availability.
Australia selects Henderson site for AUKUS naval hub backed by A$12 billion and expected to support around 10,000 direct jobs
Australia’s federal and Western Australian governments have selected the site for a major naval shipbuilding and sustainment precinct at Henderson.
Saab completes key Seaeye SR20 trials as all-electric work-class ROV programme moves towards planned delivery
Saab UK’s Seaeye SR20 eWROV has completed a comprehensive programme of inland water trials, advancing development of the next-generation all-electric work-class remotely operated vehicle