U.S. Coast Guard finalizes Arctic Security Cutter contracts with Bollinger and Rauma for six new polar icebreakers
The new class of polar icebreakers is intended to strengthen the United States’ position in the Arctic.
Royal Navy launches Callen-Lenz Nyan strike drone at sea for first time as Project VANTAGE advances Hybrid Navy capability
The Royal Navy has launched the Callen-Lenz Nyan One-Way Effector from a ship at sea for the first time during tri-service trials off the south coast of the United Kingdom.
UK Defence Investment Plan shifts Royal Navy surface fleet from Type 83 destroyer to Hybrid Navy and Common Combat Vessel
The United Kingdom’s Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June, confirms one of the deepest changes in decades to the Royal Navy’s surface fleet concept.
Hanwha Ocean selected as preferred bidder for South Korea’s $5.1 billion KDDX next-generation destroyer programme
Hanwha Ocean has been selected as the preferred bidder for South Korea’s next-generation Navy destroyer programme, known as KDDX.
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.