Lockheed Martin selected as preferred combat systems partner for Australia’s future Virginia-class submarines
Lockheed Martin Australia has been selected by the Australian government as the preferred combat system integration strategic partner for the country’s future fleet of conventionally armed, nuclear-powered Virginia-class submarines, marking another milestone in the AUKUS programme.
Norway cancels Naval Strike Missile deal with Malaysia, raising concerns over defense procurement stability
Norway has cancelled a contract between Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and Malaysia for the delivery of Naval Strike Missile systems and launchers after Oslo implemented new arms export restrictions.
Australia expands missile manufacturing strategy through new naval strike missile agreement with Norway
The Government of Australia has signed a new defence cooperation agreement with Norway aimed at supporting the domestic production and sustainment of advanced missile systems in Australia.
Navantia and Kongsberg Naval Services sign long-term agreement to support Norway’s F 310 frigates
Navantia and Kongsberg Naval Services have signed a Framework Agreement in Bergen establishing a long-term contractual structure for support and modernisation work on the Royal Norwegian Navy’s F 310 Fridtjof Nansen-class frigates.
Davie Defense secures $3.5 billion U.S. Coast Guard Arctic Security Cutter contract with construction in Finland and Texas
Davie Defense has finalized a $3.5 billion contract with the United States Coast Guard for the construction and delivery of five Arctic Security Cutters, a new class of Arctic icebreaker.
Saab and PGZ sign strategic naval cooperation agreement covering submarines, surface vessels and underwater systems
Saab has signed a Strategic Collaboration Agreement in the naval domain with Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa, expanding cooperation between the Swedish and Polish defence industries.
U.S. Navy shipbuilding plan details nuclear-powered Trump-class battleship and carrier design review
The U.S. Navy has confirmed that its planned Trump-class battleship will use nuclear propulsion and will not replace the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers, according to the service’s latest 30-year shipbuilding plan.
U.S. Navy Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine arrives in Gibraltar amid renewed tensions with Iran
An United States Navy Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine arrived in Gibraltar on May 10 in a rare publicly disclosed deployment involving one of the United States’ nuclear-armed submarines.
U.S. Navy unveils new shipbuilding plan to expand fleet and strengthen industrial base
The United States Navy has released its Fiscal Year 2027 Shipbuilding Plan, outlining a long-term strategy to expand fleet capacity, modernize force structure and strengthen the American maritime industrial base.
Raytheon selected to supply SeaRAM self-defense systems for Australia’s Mogami-cass frigates
RTX announced that its Raytheon division has been selected to provide SeaRAM ship self-defense systems for the Australia Navy’s future Mogami-class frigates under the Sea3000 General Purpose Frigate program.
Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon deploys towards Middle East for potential Strait of Hormuz mission
Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon is deploying towards the Middle East ahead of a potential multinational mission aimed at securing the Strait of Hormuz and protecting freedom of navigation.
TKMS reports record €20.6 billion order backlog as submarine and naval systems demand continues to rise
TKMSreported record order backlog growth and higher earnings in the first half of fiscal year 2025/26, supported by rising demand for submarines, naval electronics and surface combatants.