Denmark to buy two Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to strengthen NATO operations in North Atlantic and Baltic regions
Denmark’s defence minister said on 7 July, during the first day of the NATO Summit in Ankara, that the government had decided to buy two Boeing P-8A Poseidon land-based maritime patrol aircraft.
Canadian Patrol Submarine Project: Prime Minister confirms Germany’s TKMS as preferred supplier
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the decision at Canadian Forces Base Halifax, describing the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project as the largest defence procurement in Canadian history.
Canada reportedly selects German shipbuilder TKMS to build 12 new submarines for Canadian navy fleet renewal programme
The 212CD submarine has a diamond-shaped design, a length of around 74 metres and is built with non-magnetic steel.
Royal Navy takes command of NATO maritime reaction force with HMS Queen Elizabeth as flagship for 12-month high-readiness duty
The Royal Navy has taken charge of NATO’s leading high-readiness maritime force, with aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth serving as its flagship.
HII adds Halimar Shipyard to ROMULUS unmanned surface vessel production network to expand Gulf Coast manufacturing capacity
HII said Halimar Shipyard of Morgan City, Louisiana, has joined its network of strategic industrial partners supporting serial production of the ROMULUS unmanned surface vessel family.
Lockheed Martin to acquire Ultra Maritime for $3.45 billion to expand undersea and anti-submarine warfare capabilities for allied navies
Lockheed Martin said it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ultra Maritime, a global defense company specializing in advanced undersea warfare and anti-submarine warfare capabilities.
Fincantieri to acquire four companies in €600 million push to build international underwater business and expand dual-use capabilities
Fincantieri has reached agreements to acquire majority stakes in Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech and Defcomm, in a move aimed at accelerating growth in marine drones and underwater activities.
Rohde & Schwarz, BAE Systems complete design review for Hunter frigate communications system
Rohde & Schwarz Australia is working with BAE Systems Maritime Australia to deliver the communications system for the first three Hunter class frigates.
Thales details €450 million charge from German F126 frigate programme termination while raising 2026 order and cash targets
Thales details €450 million charge from German F126 frigate programme termination while raising 2026 order and cash targets
F127 frigate project to reshape German naval air and missile defence with eight destroyer-scale warships
Germany is expanding investment in its navy as military threats in Europe increase. One of the most important programmes is the planned introduction before 2035 of the first F127 air and missile defence frigates.
U.S. Navy opens International Naval Review 250 in New York Harbor with allied fleet, aerial review and maritime partnership focus
The U.S. Navy has opened International Naval Review 250 in New York Harbor, launching a week-long maritime celebration of the United States’ 250th anniversary.
Rolls-Royce starts Raynesway site expansion to double submarine reactor manufacturing capacity for UK and Australian programmes
Rolls-Royce Submarines has officially broken ground and started foundational work on a new manufacturing facility at its Raynesway site in Derby.