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Finnish nuclear startup SEATOM joins NATO’s DIANA programme to mature modular marine reactor tech
SEATOM announced its selection for the NATO Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic 2026 Challenge Programme Cohort.
U.S. Navy establishes first Information Warfare Squadron to enhance Carrier Strike Group readiness
The U.S. Navy has established Information Warfare Squadron Two, its first unit dedicated to operationalising Information Warfare capabilities and strengthening decision advantage for Carrier Strike Group commanders.
HII expands partnership with Babcock to strengthen Virginia-Class submarine construction work
HII and Babcock International Group have signed a contract that expands their strategic partnership to increase Virginia-class submarine construction throughput at HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division.
Netherlands orders rhree additional NH90 helicopters to enhance anti-submarine warfare capability
The Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force will expand its NH90 NFH fleet after NHIndustries and NAHEMA signed a contract for three additional maritime helicopters.
HII begins construction of Virginia-class submarine Barb at Newport News Shipbuilding
HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division has held the keel laying ceremony for the Virginia-class attack submarine Barb (SSN 804).
Babcock lays keel of HMS Formidable in Rosyth as Type 31 frigate construction advances
The keel of HMS Formidable has been laid at Babcock’s Rosyth facility, marking a key stage in constructing the third Type 31 frigate.
BAE Systems to modernise USS Forrest Sherman under new U.S. Navy contract worth up to $139 million
BAE Systems has secured a $123 million U.S. Navy contract to modernise the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Forrest Sherman, with the value potentially rising to $139 million if all options are used.