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Ultra Maritime secures major sonobuoy contract for French defence operations

Ultra Maritime secures major sonobuoy contract for French defence operations

Ultra Maritime has announced a significant multi-product contract from Thales Group in support of France’s Direction Générale de l’Armement (DGA), the national defence procurement agency.

Japan officially unveils electromagnetic railgun during first naval sea trials

Japan officially unveils electromagnetic railgun during first naval sea trials

On 18 April, Japan's Maritime Self-Defence Force officially showcased its experimental electromagnetic railgun (EMRG) for the first time, marking a significant milestone in the country’s advanced weapons development.

USS Toledo returns to fleet after overhaul at Norfolk Naval Shipyard

USS Toledo returns to fleet after overhaul at Norfolk Naval Shipyard

The USS Toledo (SSN 769) has officially returned to the fleet as of 19 April, following the successful completion of its Engineered Overhaul at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY).

Saronic acquires Gulf Craft to launch autonomous ship production and unveils 150-foot ASV Marauder

Saronic acquires Gulf Craft to launch autonomous ship production and unveils 150-foot ASV Marauder

American company Saronic has announced the acquisition of Gulf Craft, a Louisiana-based shipbuilder, as part of its strategy to accelerate the production of medium unmanned surface vessels (MUSVs).

BAE Systems secures additional order for Columbia-class submarine component

BAE Systems secures additional order for Columbia-class submarine component

BAE Systems has received an $11.5 million production order to manufacture an additional component for the U.S. Navy’s Columbia-class submarine.

Fincantieri and thyssenkrupp Marine Systems partner to support Philippine Navy modernisation

Fincantieri and thyssenkrupp Marine Systems partner to support Philippine Navy modernisation

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has entered into a strategic partnership with thyssenkrupp Marine Systems through an Industrial Collaboration Agreement.

U.S. Marines deploy NMESIS missile system to Philippines for Exercise  Balikatan 25

U.S. Marines deploy NMESIS missile system to Philippines for Exercise Balikatan 25

U.S. Marines from the 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment (3d MLR) have deployed the Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System (NMESIS) to the Philippines in support of Exercise Balikatan 25.