HMS Duncan completes QinetiQ Sharpshooter exercise, countering drone swarms off Welsh coast
Working with Fleet Operational Standards and Training, QinetiQ managed a dynamic training environment in which HMS Duncan was required […]
U.S. Marine Corps ARV prototypes complete first swim Tests, advancing next-generation recon vehicle program
The future of U.S. Marine Corps reconnaissance vehicles moved into open water in January and February 2026 as Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle prototypes completed their first full swim tests.
Rheinmetall completes NVL acquisition to establish German naval systems house and expand maritime portfolio
Düsseldorf-based technology group Rheinmetall has completed the takeover of NVL, the military division of the Lürssen Group.
Fincantieri holds keel-laying ceremony for first U212NFS submarine for Italian Navy at Muggiano shipyard
Fincantieri has held the keel-laying ceremony for the first next-generation U212NFS (Near Future Submarine) for the Italian Navy at its Muggiano shipyard.
Sweden confirms Russian drone launched near French carrier Charles de Gaulle was detected and neutralised in Malmö
Sweden confirmed that on 25 February 2026 its armed forces detected and neutralised a drone launched near the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle during its visit to Malmö.
TKMS holds first AGM as independent company, reports €18.7 billion record order backlog and sets long-term growth strategy
TKMS held its first Annual General Meeting as an independent, publicly listed company, setting out plans for long-term growth and a strengthened market position.
Virginia-class submarine USS North Dakota undocks after major maintenance and modernization at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Virginia-class attack submarine USS North Dakota (SSN 784) was safely undocked on Feb. 26, marking a key milestone in its maintenance and modernization availability.
Canada awards $118 million contract to Safran for digital periscopes in Victoria-class submarine upgrade
Canada’s Department of National Defence has awarded a $118 million contract to Safran Trusted 4D Canada Inc. to supply digital periscopes for the Royal Canadian Navy’s Victoria-class submarines.
Navantia proposes long-term strategic naval partnership to support Denmark’s future frigate programme from 2030
Navantia has presented a proposal in Copenhagen for strategic cooperation with Denmark in the naval domain, offering to support the delivery of future Danish naval programmes from 2030.
U.S. Navy: USS Gerald R. Ford crew maintains readiness and morale during extended eight-month deployment
More than eight months into an extended deployment, the Sailors aboard USS Gerald R. Ford continue to demonstrate resilience, professionalism, and sustained morale while operating far from home.
First Sea Lord urges Royal Navy to boost war readiness amid rising Russian threat in North and Atlantic
The First Sea Lord has urged the Royal Navy to increase its readiness for war in response to a shifting geopolitical landscape and growing threats in the North and Atlantic.
Navantia and Fincantieri to establish joint venture for European Patrol Corvette programme
Navantia and Fincantieri have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly coordinate and execute the European Patrol Corvette (EPC) project.