Kongsberg receives $54 million U.S. award for autonomous underwater vehicles and equipment
Kongsberg has received a $54 million modification to an existing U.S. government agreement for autonomous underwater capabilities.
USS Washington undocks on schedule at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard ahead of further testing
USS Washington undocked on schedule at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard on October 27, completing a stage of maintenance and modernization ahead of its return to the fleet.
Saab launches Ocean Barrier to monitor underwater threats to ports and critical infrastructure
Saab has launched Ocean Barrier, a system designed to combine underwater sensor data to help protect ports, coastal waters and critical infrastructure.
Navantia launches Spanish Navy’s second F110 frigate four months ahead of schedule
Navantia launched the Spanish Navy’s second F110 frigate, Roger de Lauria, four months ahead of schedule on 27 October, advancing a five-ship programme designed to strengthen the fleet’s combat capabilities.
BAE Systems completes first live-fire test of Adaptable Deck Launcher for naval missiles
BAE Systems has completed the first live-fire test of its Adaptable Deck Launcher, designed to let ships replenish missiles at sea using standard onboard equipment.
Babcock pitches Arrowhead 140 to U.S. Navy as alternative to FF(X) frigate design
Babcock has offered its Arrowhead 140 frigate design to the U.S. Navy as a potential alternative to the FF(X) program, according to British media reports.
U.S. Navy says USS Colorado maintenance visit supports AUKUS preparations in Australia
USS Colorado has arrived at HMAS Stirling for a monthlong maintenance period ahead of its planned return to establish AUKUS submarine rotations in late 2027.
Navantia launches seventh corvette for Saudi navy under programme running to 2029
Navantia has launched Neom, the seventh corvette it has built for the Royal Saudi Naval Forces and the second under a three-ship contract signed in 2025.
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.