U.S. Navy’s $138 million BAE Systems contract covers Virginia-class propulsor orders through 2032
The U.S. Navy has awarded BAE Systems a $138 million contract to continue producing propulsors for Virginia-class submarines.
Naval Group says new FDI frigate variants could carry missiles, laser weapons and interceptor drones
Naval Group is developing new versions of its FDI frigate that could carry more weapons and use mission containers to add equipment.
Saab says Royal Navy orders £15 million of drone-detection radars for uncrewed K3 Scout vessels
The Royal Navy has awarded Saab a £15 million contract for radars that will let uncrewed boats detect drones and other airborne threats.
BAE Systems accelerates guidance sensor deliveries for Lockheed Martin’s Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile
BAE Systems said it has delivered the full Lot 8 batch of radio-frequency guidance sensors to Lockheed Martin on an accelerated schedule for the Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM).
BWX Technologies books $189 million annual fuel contract for naval nuclear propulsion
BWX Technologies booked a $189 million annual contract for naval nuclear fuel in the third quarter.
Royal Navy says £90 million drone and sensor network will hunt Russian submarines and guard undersea cables
The Royal Navy plans to use underwater drones and sensors to find Russian submarines and protect cables in the North Atlantic.
Kongsberg Maritime unveils Arctic Hunter, an uncrewed vessel designed to hunt submarines for the Royal Navy
Kongsberg Maritime unveiled the Arctic Hunter on 9 November, adapting a commercial vessel to detect submarines in the High North without a crew aboard.
U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Nimitz completes first East Coast training period with 442 arrested landings
The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz returned to Naval Station Norfolk on Nov. 9 after its first East Coast training period at sea for carrier pilot qualifications.
German company STARK says its uncrewed Vanta 24 Baltic patrol vessel can carry anti-ship missiles
German defence company STARK has unveiled plans for the Vanta 24, a roughly 24-metre uncrewed vessel designed to escort warships, guard undersea cables and pipelines, and track suspected shadow fleet tankers.
Naval Group says Blacksword Barracuda submarine can carry up to 30 heavy weapons
Naval Group’s Blacksword Barracuda is a conventionally powered attack submarine designed for extended patrols far from its home port.
Canada weighs initial order for eight Type 212CD submarines with options to buy four more
Canada is considering a firm order for eight Type 212CD submarines from German shipbuilder TKMS, with options for another four, CBC News reported.
HMS Prince of Wales ends Arctic deployment in Oslo as Europe weighs security of NATO’s Northern Flank
British F-35 jets flying from HMS Prince of Wales intercepted a Russian Tu-95 Bear long-range bomber during a major NATO exercise off Norway, the Royal Navy said.