Australia to begin Collins-class submarine life extension programme ahead of nuclear fleet transition
The Albanese Government will begin a life-of-type extension programme for Australia’s Collins-class submarine fleet, starting with HMAS Farncomb at the end of the month.
U.S. Navy’s Trump-class nuclear battleship plan draws questions over cost and shipyard capacity
The U.S. Navy has formally included a new class of nuclear-powered guided-missile battleships, known as the Trump-class BBG(X), in its fiscal 2027 shipbuilding plan.
TKMS and Elbit Systems sign agreement to explore cooperation on advanced naval defence solutions
TKMS and Elbit Systems have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a strategic framework for cooperation on advanced naval defence solutions.
General Dynamics NASSCO receives $856 million in funding to build U.S. Navy John Lewis-class oiler T-AO 217
General Dynamics NASSCO said it has received $856 million in funding for construction of T-AO 217, a John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler for the U.S. Navy.
U.S. Navy commissions USS Cleveland as final Freedom-variant Littoral Combat Ship in Ohio ceremony
The U.S. Navy commissioned USS Cleveland, the 13th and final Freedom-variant littoral combat ship, during a ceremony in Cleveland, Ohio, on May 16.
U.S. Navy: USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group returns to Norfolk after historic 11-month deployment
Nearly 4,500 sailors assigned to the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group returned to Naval Station Norfolk on May 16 after an 11-month deployment to the U.S. 4th, 5th and 6th Fleets.
U.S. Navy’s future Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Ted Stevens arrives at Norfolk homeport
The future USS Ted Stevens, a Flight III Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, arrived at its homeport at Naval Station Norfolk for the first time on May 15, 2026.
Lloyd’s Register grants first export submarine design approval to Hanwha Ocean’s 2,000-tonne platform
Lloyd’s Register has awarded its first Approval in Principle (AiP) for an export submarine design to Hanwha Ocean, marking a milestone in the development of the South Korean company’s independently designed 2,000-tonne submarine platform.
Lockheed Martin selected as preferred combat systems partner for Australia’s future Virginia-class submarines
Lockheed Martin Australia has been selected by the Australian government as the preferred combat system integration strategic partner for the country’s future fleet of conventionally armed, nuclear-powered Virginia-class submarines, marking another milestone in the AUKUS programme.
Norway cancels Naval Strike Missile deal with Malaysia, raising concerns over defense procurement stability
Norway has cancelled a contract between Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and Malaysia for the delivery of Naval Strike Missile systems and launchers after Oslo implemented new arms export restrictions.
Australia expands missile manufacturing strategy through new naval strike missile agreement with Norway
The Government of Australia has signed a new defence cooperation agreement with Norway aimed at supporting the domestic production and sustainment of advanced missile systems in Australia.
Navantia and Kongsberg Naval Services sign long-term agreement to support Norway’s F 310 frigates
Navantia and Kongsberg Naval Services have signed a Framework Agreement in Bergen establishing a long-term contractual structure for support and modernisation work on the Royal Norwegian Navy’s F 310 Fridtjof Nansen-class frigates.