Norway joins UK, Canada and Australia in Type 26 frigate partnership under Global Combat Ship programme
Norway has formally joined the Royal Navy, Canada and Australia in the Global Combat Ship User Group, expanding cooperation on a programme that could deliver up to 34 warships.
TKMS-built first Tamandaré-class frigate enters service with Brazilian Navy as four-ship programme advances
TKMS announced that the Tamandaré (F200) has officially entered operational service with the Brazilian Navy following a commissioning ceremony held in Rio de Janeiro.
Rolls-Royce to supply mtu engines for 10 additional U.S. Coast Guard fast response cutters
Rolls-Royce said it will supply mtu engines for 10 additional Sentinel-class Fast Response Cutters ordered by the U.S. Coast Guard, expanding the overall programme to 77 vessels.
Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales departs Portsmouth ahead of preparations for Arctic deployment
Royal Navy flagship HMS Prince of Wales sailed from Portsmouth on Tuesday to begin preparations for its next operational deployment.
U.S. aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower completes sea trials after 15-month maintenance period
The U.S. Navy said the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) completed sea trials on April 24 after departing Norfolk Naval Shipyard following a 15-month Planned Incremental Availability period.
U.S. Navy commissions Virginia-class submarine USS Idaho at Groton base, adding new undersea warfare capability
The U.S. Navy commissioned the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Idaho (SSN 799) during a ceremony on April 25 at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut.
Hanwha outlines economic benefits of Canadian submarine program with $94 billion GDP impact projection
Hanwha Ocean outlined its industrial plans for Canada’s future submarine programme, saying the effort could generate significant long-term economic benefits if selected for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project.
Rolls-Royce MT30 selected to power Australia’s Mogami-class frigates, strengthening naval capabilities and partnership
Rolls-Royce said its MT30 marine gas turbine has been selected to power Australia’s new fleet of upgraded Mogami-class frigates.
Lockheed Martin advances AI-enabled Aegis system to counter drone threats with faster real-time radar adaptation
Lockheed Martin said it is advancing artificial intelligence capabilities within the Aegis Combat System to improve detection of emerging threats.
U.S. Navy seeks $377.5B FY2027 budget to expand fleet, boost readiness and advance Golden Fleet initiative
The U.S. Navy has unveiled its Fiscal Year 2027 budget request, seeking $377.5 billion to expand capabilities and restore maritime dominance.
Fincantieri to lead upgrade of Italian Navy PPA vessels to Full Combat System configuration under new contract
Fincantieri will lead the upgrade of PPA-class multipurpose combat ships to the Full Combat System configuration under a newly signed contract.
Babcock completes HMS Queen Elizabeth maintenance, restoring Royal Navy flagship to operational readiness
Babcock International Group has returned the Royal Navy’s flagship aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth to operational readiness following a planned maintenance programme.


