USS Illinois undocks at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard as Virginia-class submarine advances toward return to operational fleet
Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility successfully undocked the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Illinois on June 24, 2026.
Kongsberg secures international contract for underwater surveillance and protection of critical infrastructure
Kongsberg secures international contract for underwater surveillance and protection of critical infrastructure has signed a new contract to deliver technologies for the protection of critical infrastructure.
HII begins fabrication of future USS John F. Lehman as distributed shipbuilding expands Flight III destroyer production capacity
HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division has begun fabrication of the future USS John F. Lehman, designated DDG 137.
Boeing MQ-25A Stingray prototype sails aboard USS Nimitz for America’s 250th as Navy showcases future carrier refueling capability
Boeing’s MQ-25A T1 prototype is on display aboard USS Nimitz during the aircraft carrier’s voyage to New York Harbor.
Hensoldt assesses impact of German F126 frigate programme termination as Berlin shifts focus to MEKO A-200 procurement
Hensoldt is assessing the implications of Germany’s decision not to proceed with the F126 frigate programme.
UK Carrier Strike Group operates under NATO command to strengthen Arctic and High North posture through Arctic Sentry
The United Kingdom’s Carrier Strike Group, led by HMS Prince of Wales, is operating under NATO command as the Alliance strengthens its posture across the Arctic and High North.
Poland orders three Saab A26 submarines as Sweden expands Baltic Sea defence cooperation, training and industrial support programme
The A26 submarine is designed for the demanding operational conditions of the Baltic Sea.
TKMS launches Cunha Moreira, third Tamandaré frigate for Brazilian Navy, as Brazil-Germany naval programme advances in Itajaí
TKMS has launched the frigate Cunha Moreira, the third vessel in Brazil’s Tamandaré programme. The launch took place on 26 June at TKMS Estaleiro Brasil Sul in Itajaí, Brazil.
UK to build at least six Common Combat Vessels as Royal Navy shifts to hybrid air defence fleet for Atlantic and NATO operations
The Common Combat Vessel will replace the Royal Navy’s current fleet of six Type 45 destroyers.
U.S. Navy repair facility in Japan returns USS Shoup and USS George Washington to fleet after on-time maintenance periods
The U.S. Naval Ship Repair Facility and Japan Regional Maintenance Center has completed key maintenance periods for USS Shoup and USS George Washington.
U.S. Navy advances Trident II missile and new warhead modernization to sustain sea-based nuclear deterrence
The U.S. Navy’s Portfolio Acquisition Executive Strategic Systems Programs is leading a major modernization of its sea-based nuclear weapon system.
South Korea’s shipbuilding giants and policy lenders join forces for $150 billion U.S. investment push
The initiative follows South Korea’s pledge to invest $150 billion in the U.S. shipbuilding sector as part of a broader $350 billion U.S. investment commitment, with an annual cap of $20 billion.


