U.S. Navy establishes Naval Support Activity Stirling in Western Australia to support AUKUS submarine rotations
The U.S. Navy has established Naval Support Activity Stirling in Perth, Western Australia, as part of AUKUS.
NATO launches Task Force X-Arctic to test uncrewed systems for High North awareness and Arctic operations
NATO has launched Task Force X-Arctic, a new initiative intended to strengthen the Alliance’s awareness and presence in the Arctic and the High North.
Fincantieri’s WASS Submarine Systems and Magellan sign agreement to support Canadian underwater defence capability
Fincantieri, through its subsidiary WASS Submarine Systems, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Magellan Aerospace Corporation.
End of an era: U.S. Marine Corps retires AV-8B Harrier II after more than 50 years of service
The U.S. Department of War said on June 3 that a ceremony marking the end of Boeing AV-8B Harrier II multirole combat aircraft operations by the U.S. Marine Corps was held at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point in North Carolina.
HMS Prince of Wales delayed in Norway for repairs amid renewed scrutiny of UK defence readiness
Britain’s £3.5 billion aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales has been forced into port in Norway for repairs after breaking down again.
Hanwha Ocean links Canadian submarine proposal to wider South Korea-Canada cooperation in energy and industry
The Republic of Korea and Canada are deepening cooperation in energy resources, critical minerals, supply chain resilience and strategic industrial development.
Kongsberg and Navantia sign long-term support agreement for Royal Norwegian Navy Fridtjof Nansen-class frigates
Kongsberg and Navantia have signed a long-term agreement covering support, maintenance, modification and modernisation work for the Royal Norwegian Navy’s Fridtjof Nansen-class frigates.
Leonardo Seaspray radar to support Australia’s maritime surveillance and border security operations
Leonardo’s Seaspray radar has been selected to provide airborne intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capability for Australia’s Department of Home Affairs and the Australian Border Force.
Raytheon awarded $515 million U.S. Navy contract for SPY-6 radar production support and destroyer upgrades
Raytheon has received a $515 million contract from the U.S. Navy for the SPY-6 family of radars. The award follows the Integration and Production Support contract issued in June 2025.
Greece expands Shield AI V-BAT fleet to support maritime domain awareness operations across the Aegean Sea
Shield AI said the Hellenic Army has signed a procurement agreement to expand its fleet of V-BAT vertical takeoff and landing uncrewed aircraft systems.
U.S. Navy accepts accelerated delivery of future USS Patrick Gallagher, final Flight IIA Arleigh Burke-class destroyer
The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of the future USS Patrick Gallagher, or DDG 127, from Bath Iron Works on May 28. The ship is the final Flight IIA Arleigh Burke-class destroyer.
Davie Defense breaks ground on $1 billion Gulf Copper shipyard modernization in Texas for U.S. Coast Guard icebreakers
Davie Defense has broken ground on the modernization of Gulf Copper shipbuilding facilities in Galveston and Port Arthur, Texas.