Australia’s HMAS Sydney demonstrates Aegis missile defense capability with six allied and partner navies during Pacific Dragon 2026
Australia’s Aegis-equipped HMAS Sydney demonstrated integrated air and missile defense capability during Exercise Pacific Dragon 2026 off Hawaii from Aug. 6 to 15.
Austal to hire 500 workers in Western Australia as government expands sovereign naval shipbuilding capacity for future defence fleet
Austal plans to recruit 500 tradespeople and professional staff in Western Australia over the next 12 months.
Spain sails S-81 Isaac Peral and S-82 Narciso Monturiol together for first time as its new submarine fleet takes shape
Spain has deployed two S-80 submarines simultaneously for the first time, marking a new stage in the modernisation of its undersea fleet.
U.S. Navy awards BAE Systems up to $180 million for USS Boxer modernization and maintenance work at Naval Base San Diego
The award covers modernization, maintenance and repairs under a Selected Restricted Availability.
Australia selects Henderson site for AUKUS naval hub backed by A$12 billion and expected to support around 10,000 direct jobs
Australia’s federal and Western Australian governments have selected the site for a major naval shipbuilding and sustainment precinct at Henderson.
Saab completes key Seaeye SR20 trials as all-electric work-class ROV programme moves towards planned delivery
Saab UK’s Seaeye SR20 eWROV has completed a comprehensive programme of inland water trials, advancing development of the next-generation all-electric work-class remotely operated vehicle
Umoe Mandal wins Saildrone Surveyor V3 production role as Europe builds sovereign autonomous maritime capacity
Umoe Mandal has been selected to build the next generation of Saildrone’s Surveyor V3 in Norway, expanding Saildrone’s autonomous maritime manufacturing base in Europe
Kongsberg launches AI-enabled Aegir sonar family to protect ports, offshore assets and critical subsea infrastructure
Kongsberg has launched Aegir SSA, a new family of sonar systems designed to provide continuous underwater situational awareness for maritime security, safety and navigation
Britain expands nuclear submarine production for Dreadnought and SSN-AUKUS through major upgrades to industrial sites and naval bases
The expansion will support the construction of the Dreadnought class, completion of the Astute programme and development of SSN-AUKUS.
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.