Hadrian opens ‘Factory of the Future’ in Alabama to boost U.S. Navy nuclear submarine production capacity
The 2.2 million square foot facility will operate as a highly automated “factory of the future,” producing parts, assemblies […]
U.S. Navy installs first welded additively manufactured flange on USS Washington in submarine maintenance milestone
The flange, produced using additive manufacturing techniques from copper-nickel material, is the first of its kind to be welded […]
Canadian Patrol Submarine Project: Gastops and TKMS partner to establish in-service support centre of excellence in Canada
Gastops and TKMS have signed a teaming agreement to support the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project through the creation of a new support capability in Canada.
German Budget Committee approves next step in TKMS MEKO A-200 programme for four new navy frigates
Germany’s parliamentary Budget Committee has approved the next phase of the MEKO A-200 DEU programme, paving the way for the planned procurement of four new frigates from TKMS.
U.S. Navy awards $15.4 billion contract modification to advance Columbia-class submarine program through 2035
The United States Navy has awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat a $15.38 billion contract modification to support the Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine program.
France unveils name of next-generation nuclear aircraft carrier as PANG programme advances toward build phase
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France’s next-generation nuclear-powered aircraft carrier will be named “France Libre.”
Swedish Defence Minister visits HMS Uppland in Poland as Stockholm and Warsaw deepen strategic submarine cooperation
Sweden’s Minister for Defence Pål Jonson visited the Swedish submarine HMS Uppland in the Polish port of Gdynia during last week’s State Visit to Poland.
Kongsberg keeps StrikeMaster missile launch vehicle in Europe as demand grows for land-based Naval Strike Missile systems
Kongsberg has confirmed that its StrikeMaster missile launch vehicle will remain in Europe following increasing interest from international partners seeking land-based precision strike capabilities.
Anschütz passes key design milestone for navigation systems on Royal Australian Navy Hunter-class frigate programme
Anschütz has successfully completed the Critical Design Review (CDR) for its Warship Integrated Navigation and Bridge Systems (WINBS) destined for the Royal Australian Navy’s Hunter-class frigates.
SEA Canada awarded implementation phase contract to support torpedo launcher systems for Royal Canadian Navy’s River-class destroyers
Lockheed Martin Canada has awarded SEA Canada a multi-year contract to support the implementation phase of the River-class Destroyer (RCD) programme for the Royal Canadian Navy.
Brazilian Navy receives first Tamandaré-class frigate as part of long-term fleet modernisation programme
The Brazilian Navy has officially received the frigate Tamandaré (F200), the first vessel of the Tamandaré-class programme, during a ceremony held on 9 March at the ThyssenKrupp Estaleiro Brasil Sul shipyard in Itajaí, Santa Catarina.
U.S. confirms use of ATACMS missiles against Iranian naval targets, reports destruction of vessels and a submarine
The United States has confirmed the operational use of MGM-140 ATACMS ballistic missiles during combat operations against Iran, according to remarks made during a press conference on March 13.