Cohort’s ELAC secures €140.7 million Saab contract to supply sonar systems for Poland’s Orka submarine programme through mid-2030s
Cohort’s German subsidiary ELAC has secured a €140.7 million contract from Saab to supply integrated sonar systems for Poland’s Orka submarine programme.
Amentum joint venture selected for AUKUS nuclear submarine shipyard as Australia builds sovereign SSN production capability
Australian Naval Infrastructure has selected a joint venture between Amentum and Laing O’Rourke to support delivery of Australia’s planned nuclear-powered submarine construction yard in South Australia.
U.S. Navy Orca XLUUV completes more than 1,000 nautical miles in Pacific, advancing long range unmanned undersea operations
The U.S. Navy’s Orca extra-large uncrewed undersea vehicle has completed a transit of more than 1,000 nautical miles in the eastern Pacific, marking a new milestone for the program.
Saildrone expands European manufacturing in Norway, Poland and Netherlands as Copenhagen hub anchors NATO maritime operations
Saildrone is expanding its European industrial footprint with new unmanned surface vessel production projects in Norway, Poland and the Netherlands, alongside a permanent EU headquarters in Copenhagen.
U.S. Navy says future USS John F. Kennedy aircraft carrier set for final delivery in spring 2027 after completing acceptance trials
The future USS John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) completed acceptance trials on August 15 after four days underway off the Atlantic Coast, moving the second Ford-class aircraft carrier closer to delivery.
RTX secures $22.9 billion Tomahawk deal as U.S. Navy moves to accelerate missile deliveries and expand munitions production
The Department of War said the award will increase deliveries to the Joint Force while supporting a broader expansion of U.S. munitions manufacturing capacity.
Fairbanks Morse Defense expands Poland production facility to boost naval davit output by 80% and strengthen NATO support
Around €5 million of the investment will fund new buildings, while €1.9 million will go toward production equipment and a test yard.
HII’s ROMULUS-25 autonomous vessel completes DIU PRIME testing, positioning Watcher interceptor for potential U.S. naval production
HII’s Watcher autonomous surface vessel has completed the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit’s PRIME prototype project, clearing a key government test for a potential move into production
HII completes sea trials of John F. Kennedy nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, clearing next step toward U.S. Navy delivery
CVN 79 is the second nuclear-powered aircraft carrier of the Gerald R. Ford class.
TKMS raises outlook after Canada selects it for up to 12 submarines, with €20.1 billion backlog and submarine profit up 300%
TKMS has raised its full-year outlook after nine-month sales increased 19%, while its selection as preferred supplier for Canada’s planned fleet of up to 12 submarines opened the prospect of the largest single order in the German naval group’s history.
BAE Systems Australia completes Hunter-class prototyping, clearing way for first frigate build and follow-on ship production
BAE Systems Australia has completed the prototyping phase of the Hunter Class Frigate Program at the Osborne Naval and Henderson shipyards.
Trump opens path to foreign-built U.S. Navy ships, orders systems overhaul plan for future aircraft carrier USS Doris Miller
President Donald Trump opened a path for selected U.S. Navy ships to be built abroad and ordered plans for major systems changes on the future aircraft carrier USS Doris Miller (CVN-81).