USS Colorado to become first U.S. submarine assigned to AUKUS rotational force in Australia
USS Colorado will be the first U.S. submarine assigned to Submarine Rotational Force–West in Australia from late 2027, the AUKUS partners announced.
Cyprus signs agreement with Israel for new patrol vessel and upgrades to Ioannides
Cyprus has signed an agreement with Israel for a new offshore patrol vessel built by Israel Shipyards and fitted with Rafael naval systems.
Lockheed Martin completes acquisition of Ultra Maritime
Lockheed Martin has completed its acquisition of Ultra Maritime, expanding its anti-submarine warfare business with sonar systems, sonobuoys and torpedo defense technologies.
Naval Group pitches FDI frigates to Denmark with local construction and maintenance
Naval Group is offering to build and maintain FDI frigates in Denmark as it seeks a role in the Royal Danish Navy’s modernisation.
Thales opens Sydney sonar facility for Hunter-class frigates, submarines and uncrewed systems
Thales has opened a sonar manufacturing and maintenance facility in Western Sydney to support Australia’s Hunter-class frigates, Collins-class submarines and uncrewed maritime systems.
USS Pinckney undergoes upgrade with U.S. Navy’s first SPY-6(V)4 radar installation
USS Pinckney has entered a shipyard period at General Dynamics NASSCO in San Diego for the U.S. Navy’s first installation of the SPY-6(V)4 radar.
U.S. Central Command says Strait of Hormuz shipping routes remain clear of Iranian mines
The main shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz remain clear of Iranian sea mines, U.S. Central Command commander Adm. Brad Cooper said during an October 25 visit.
L3Harris supplies power systems for U.S. Navy’s Virginia- and Columbia-class submarines
L3Harris Technologies is supplying power systems for the U.S. Navy’s Columbia-class submarines, extending work established across the Virginia-class fleet.
USS McFaul completes 11-month deployment after combat operations with three carrier groups
The guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul returned to Naval Station Norfolk on Oct. 23, ending an 11-month deployment to Europe and the Middle East.
Spanish Navy and Navantia develop F110 IAMD frigate with expanded air and missile defence
The Spanish Navy and Navantia are developing an F110 frigate variant with more missile-launch capacity and a larger role in defending naval forces against air and missile attacks.
Sweden orders four Bofors 57Mk3 naval guns and programmable ammunition from BAE Systems
Sweden has ordered four Bofors 57Mk3 naval guns and programmable 3P ammunition from BAE Systems Bofors, with deliveries scheduled for 2028–2029. The contract includes training and services to bring the equipment into operation, but its value has not been disclosed.
Royal Navy leads AUKUS trials of crewed and autonomous systems to track enemy submarines
The Royal Navy is leading anti-submarine warfare trials in San Diego during the largest AUKUS demonstration of interoperable maritime autonomous systems.