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U.S. Navy establishes first West Coast Information Warfare Squadron to support carrier strike groups

U.S. Navy establishes first West Coast Information Warfare Squadron to support carrier strike groups

The U.S. Navy on February 27 established Information Warfare Squadron Nine, the second squadron of its kind and the first based on the West Coast.

Canadian Patrol Submarine Project: TKMS signs pan-Canadian indigenous agreements to support future capability

Canadian Patrol Submarine Project: TKMS signs pan-Canadian indigenous agreements to support future capability

German naval shipbuilder TKMS has signed two cooperation agreements with Indigenous partners across Canada in support of the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project.

HMS Duncan completes QinetiQ Sharpshooter exercise, countering drone swarms off Welsh coast

HMS Duncan completes QinetiQ Sharpshooter exercise, countering drone swarms off Welsh coast

  Working with Fleet Operational Standards and Training, QinetiQ managed a dynamic training environment in which HMS Duncan was required to defend itself against multiple simultaneous attacks. The scenario was designed by Inzpire, a QinetiQ-owned company specialising in immersive and realistic military training solutions. Live and synthetic drones were deployed, including QinetiQ’s Banshee Whirlwind aerial…

U.S. Marine Corps ARV prototypes complete first swim Tests, advancing next-generation recon vehicle program

U.S. Marine Corps ARV prototypes complete first swim Tests, advancing next-generation recon vehicle program

The future of U.S. Marine Corps reconnaissance vehicles moved into open water in January and February 2026 as Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle prototypes completed their first full swim tests.

Rheinmetall completes NVL acquisition to establish German naval systems house and expand maritime portfolio

Rheinmetall completes NVL acquisition to establish German naval systems house and expand maritime portfolio

Düsseldorf-based technology group Rheinmetall has completed the takeover of NVL, the military division of the Lürssen Group.

Fincantieri holds keel-laying ceremony for first U212NFS submarine for Italian Navy at Muggiano shipyard

Fincantieri holds keel-laying ceremony for first U212NFS submarine for Italian Navy at Muggiano shipyard

Fincantieri has held the keel-laying ceremony for the first next-generation U212NFS (Near Future Submarine) for the Italian Navy at its Muggiano shipyard.

Sweden confirms Russian drone launched near French carrier Charles de Gaulle was detected and neutralised in Malmö

Sweden confirms Russian drone launched near French carrier Charles de Gaulle was detected and neutralised in Malmö

Sweden confirmed that on 25 February 2026 its armed forces detected and neutralised a drone launched near the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle during its visit to Malmö.