NATO deploys standing naval forces to Iceland as Northern Viking 26 strengthens security across the strategic GIUK Gap
NATO naval forces are taking part in Exercise Northern Viking 26 in Iceland, a U.S.-led joint and Allied live exercise focused on the defense of Iceland and key maritime routes across the North Atlantic
Canada awards contract worth more than C$11 billion to Chantier Davie for six Polar Class 3 Canadian Coast Guard icebreakers
The programme is expected to support nearly 5,000 jobs during construction and contribute almost C$650 million annually to Canada’s gross domestic product.
Australia lays keel for first Hunter-class frigate, with 20 of 22 blocks under construction and delivery planned for early 2030s
Australia has laid the keel of NUSHIP Hunter, the first Hunter-class frigate, at South Australia’s Osborne Naval Shipyard.
Dreadnought Alliance says £8.4 billion phase will underpin UK nuclear deterrent delivery and long-term industrial capacity
The Dreadnought Alliance says a new £8.4 billion funding phase will move Britain’s nuclear submarine replacement programme from construction towards operational delivery.
TKMS, Navantia move towards joint submarine framework by year-end to expand capacity and compete for future global naval orders
In late July, TKMS and Navantia announced that they had signed a second memorandum of understanding covering the production and commercialisation of selected future submarine projects.
Britain commits £15 billion to sovereign nuclear warhead programme, with Astraea to replace Mk4A and retain Trident II D5 compatibility
Britain will invest £15 billion during the current Parliament in its sovereign nuclear warhead programme, supporting more than 9,000 jobs, the Ministry of Defence said.
Royal Navy tests Malloy T-150B heavy-lift drone aboard HMS Trent to expand ship-to-shore logistics capability in Caribbean
The Royal Navy has flown a Malloy T-150B heavy-lift drone from a River-class Batch 2 patrol ship for the first time.
Britain’s Dreadnought nuclear submarine programme supports about 30,000 jobs, with more than 7,000 at BAE Systems Maritime alone
Britain’s Dreadnought ballistic missile submarine programme supports approximately 30,000 jobs across the country, according to the industrial alliance delivering the project.
U.S. Marine Corps accepts first prototype of Australian-designed surface craft to close Pacific logistics gap at remote shorelines
The U.S. Marine Corps has accepted the first prototype of an Australian-designed surface craft intended to sustain forces across contested Pacific shorelines without relying on ports.
USS George Washington celebrates 200,000th fixed-wing aircraft recovery with F-35C landing after 34 years of carrier operations
USS George Washington recorded its 200,000th fixed-wing aircraft recovery on Aug. 18 when Navy Lt. Steven Frazier landed an F-35C Lightning II in the Indian Ocean, the U.S. Department of War said.
Babcock and Danish consortium propose frigate industrial plan expected to support around 2,000 jobs in NATO member Denmark
Babcock and Danske Flådeskibe K/S signed a Letter of Collaboration to develop a joint industrial proposal for potential new Royal Danish Navy frigates.
UK targets fleet of up to 12 nuclear-powered attack submarines under AUKUS, with programme supporting 21,000 British job
Britain plans to expand its fleet of nuclear-powered attack submarines to as many as 12 as it completes the Astute-class programme and develops its SSN-AUKUS successor.