UK Carrier Strike Group completes first 2026 NATO deployment phase after Arctic air policing and F-35B missions near Russia
The UK Carrier Strike Group has completed the first phase of its 2026 deployment to the Arctic and North Atlantic after three months of NATO operations.
Australia commits $4.6 billion to Osborne AUKUS submarine yard for nuclear-powered fleet construction
Australia will invest another $4.6 billion in Australian Naval Infrastructure to support the nuclear-powered submarine construction yard at Osborne.
Fincantieri strengthens U212 NFS programme with €317 million deal for new technologies, advanced support and faster deliveries
Fincantieri and OCCAR have signed an eighth contract amendment to Italy’s U212 Near Future Submarine programme, adding new technology, expanded support and a faster delivery schedule.
U.S. and allied navies sink two retired warships in live-fire SINKEX during RIMPAC 2026
Two decommissioned U.S. Navy vessels now rest on the Pacific seafloor, roughly 15,000 feet down and more than 50 nautical miles off Kauai's northern coast, after being sunk in a live-fire exercise that gave allied forces a rare chance to test strike capabilities against an actual ship rather than a simulated one.
L3Harris secures contract to supply battery monitoring systems for Navy’s Virginia- and Columbia-class submarines
L3Harris Technologies has won a contract from General Dynamics Electric Boat to supply battery monitoring systems for the U.S. Navy's Virginia- and Columbia-class submarine programs.
Office of Naval Research releases 2026 science and technology strategy to refocus Navy and Marine Corps research, delivery and transition
The Office of Naval Research has released its 2026 Science and Technology Strategy, setting out a roadmap for future technology development for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.
CoAspire wins $70 million U.S. Navy CHAOS deal to develop affordable ground-launched cruise missile for coalition maritime strike
The U.S. Navy has selected CoAspire’s Rapidly Adaptable Affordable Cruise Missile-Extended Range Ground-Launched variant for the Coalition Heterogenous Affordable Offensive Strike program.
U.S. Navy-Marine Corps Tripoli ARG and 31st MEU end six-month 5th and 7th Fleet deployment after combat operations
The Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group and 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit have completed a six-month deployment across the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations.
Rhoads Industries signs $2.5 billion Electric Boat agreement to expand U.S. Navy submarine industrial base through 2035
Rhoads Industries has signed a long-term strategic agreement with General Dynamics Electric Boat to provide advanced manufacturing and shipbuilding support for U.S. Navy submarine construction programs.
Portugal signs agreement with Italy for three FREMM EVO frigates under SAFE programme
Portugal has signed a state-to-state agreement with Italy for the acquisition of three FREMM EVO frigates, moving one of Lisbon’s largest naval renewal plans towards contract award.
TotalEnergies subsidiary wins Naval Group contract to power Barracuda and Scorpene submarines with advanced Li-ion batteries
Saft has been awarded a major contract by Naval Group to supply next-generation lithium-ion battery systems for the Barracuda and Scorpene submarine families.
Navantia lays keel for F113 frigate seven months ahead of schedule as Spanish Navy F110 programme advances at Ferrol
Navantia has laid the keel of the F113 frigate “Menéndez de Avilés” at its Ferrol shipyard, reaching the milestone seven months ahead of the contractual schedule.