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U.S. Department of War details $76.6 billion awards for Columbia- and Virginia-class submarines and shipyard expansion
The U.S. Department of War detailed a $76.6 billion contract package covering 14 nuclear-powered submarines and shipyard productivity investments.
U.S. Navy tests digitally crewed vessel for at-sea resupply and 3D-printed drone transport aboard USS Essex during RIMPAC 2026
The U.S. Navy demonstrated a new at-sea logistics capability during RIMPAC 2026. A remotely operated Digitally-Crewed Surface Vessel delivered supplies directly into USS Essex’s well deck.
GH Power and TKMS continue clean-energy talks linked to Canada’s submarine programme after preferred-supplier selection
GH Power and TKMS are continuing preliminary talks on potential clean-energy and advanced-materials projects linked to Canada’s future submarine programme.
U.S. Navy decommissions USS Fort Worth after nearly 14 years, shifting funds to upgrades for remaining littoral combat ships
The U.S. Navy decommissioned USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) at Naval Base San Diego on July 29.
HII and General Dynamics receive $76.6 billion U.S. Navy contracts for 14 Columbia- and Virginia-class nuclear submarines
The U.S. Navy awarded $76.6 billion in contract modifications for 14 additional nuclear-powered submarines.
BAE Systems secures £5.9 billion contract to advance construction of four Royal Navy Dreadnought-class nuclear deterrent submarines
Construction of the first submarine, Dreadnought, continues at BAE Systems’ Barrow-in-Furness shipyard. Delivery to the Royal Navy is planned for the early 2030s.
Rheinmetall secures several-hundred-million-euro contract to modernise German Navy frigate Bayern and extend service to 2035
Rheinmetall has secured a contract worth a mid-three-digit million euro sum to modernise the German Navy’s F123 frigate Bayern.
Australia selects Leidos Gibbs and Cox for AUKUS submarine dry dock design as Virginia-class infrastructure buildout advances
Australia has selected Leidos Gibbs and Cox Australia to lead preliminary design of a contingency dry dock for its future nuclear-powered submarine fleet.
Australia enters U.S. Virginia-class submarine supply chain with first steel order for General Dynamics Electric Boat
Australian-made submarine-grade steel will be used in U.S. Navy Virginia-class submarines for the first time, marking a new step in AUKUS industrial integration.
Hanwha Ocean expands U.S. shipbuilding push with Leidos military sealift design deal and new workforce partnerships
Hanwha Ocean is expanding its U.S. shipbuilding footprint through agreements covering military sealift design, workforce training and supply-chain development.
Airbus begins U030 Flexrotor maritime surveillance operations in Baltic Sea for European Maritime Safety Agency
Airbus Helicopters has begun operational maritime surveillance missions with its U030 Flexrotor uncrewed aircraft in the Baltic region under a European Maritime Safety Agency framework.
UForce, ReconCraft plan U.S. production of combat-tested Magura maritime drones for American defense and special operations
UForce has signed a memorandum of understanding with ReconCraft to pursue U.S. production of autonomous maritime systems based on the Magura family.