USS Nimitz aircraft carrier deploys to Southern Seas exercise as U.S. Navy extends service life to 2027
The USS Nimitz has been deployed to participate in the 11th edition of the Southern Seas 2026 exercise.
TKMS reaches key milestones in new Polarstern icebreaker programme with supplier contracts and successful ice trials
TKMS has reached two key milestones in the construction of the new Polarstern research icebreaker, including the award of most supplier contracts and the successful completion of icebreaking trials.
Hanwha Ocean: KSS-III submarine departs for Canada, showcasing long-range capability ahead of joint naval exercise
Hanwha Ocean has deployed a KSS-III submarine to Canada, marking a milestone in defence cooperation between Canada and the Republic of Korea.
L3Harris secures contract to deliver autonomous underwater vehicle launch system for U.S. Navy submarines
L3Harris Technologies has received an Other Transaction Authority contract from the Department of War’s Defense Innovation Unit to provide an autonomous underwater capability for U.S. Navy submarines.
UK authorises military to interdict sanctioned Russian shadow fleet vessels in waters to enforce maritime sanctions regime
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has authorised the UK military to board sanctioned Russian “shadow fleet” vessels transiting through UK waters.
Naval Group selects Arabelle Solutions for nuclear propulsion turbines for France’s next-generation aircraft carrier
Arabelle Solutions has been selected by Naval Group to design and supply key components for the nuclear propulsion system of France’s future aircraft carrier.
TKMS and ST Engineering to explore establishment of joint submarine service centre in Singapore for regional and global fleets
TKMS and ST Engineering’s Marine arm have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore establishing a joint service and maintenance centre in Singapore.
Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon deploys to Eastern Mediterranean to support Cyprus defence operations
Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon has arrived in the Eastern Mediterranean to begin operational integration into Cyprus’s defences alongside allied forces.
Royal Navy’s second Type 31 frigate HMS Active launched as construction programme advances in Rosyth
The Royal Navy’s second Type 31 Inspiration-class frigate, HMS Active, has been launched during an operation carried out on 23 March
USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier arrives in Greece for repairs after onboard fire during Middle East deployment
The USS Gerald R. Ford, the largest aircraft carrier in the United States Navy, arrived at Souda Bay in Crete on Monday for maintenance and repairs following an onboard fire.
U.S. approves expanded $1 billion AUKUS support package to the United Kingdom for next-generation submarines
The United States has approved a potential $1 billion expansion of support for the United Kingdom under the AUKUS security partnership, aimed at advancing next-generation nuclear-powered submarines.
Italian Navy conducts Aster 30 missile test from PPA Raimondo Montecuccoli to validate air defence capability
The Italian Navy announced on 21 March that it had conducted a live firing of MBDA Aster 30 missiles from the multipurpose offshore patrol vessel Raimondo Montecuccoli.