HII doubles Portchester unmanned facility to support UK Royal Navy and European customers
HII said it has doubled the size of its unmanned systems facility in Portchester, southern England, expanding its operations in the United Kingdom.
Northrop Grumman to produce advanced lightweight torpedo for U.S. Navy under $233 million contract
Northrop Grumman will manufacture and deliver a new advanced lightweight torpedo to the U.S. Navy, featuring a custom-designed warhead intended to increase lethality.
Spanish frigate Almirante Juan de Borbón to assume command of NATO Standing Naval Group 1
The frigate Almirante Juan de Borbón will sail on 10 January from Ferrol Naval Base to begin a four-month deployment as flagship of NATO’s Standing Naval Group 1.
Hanwha and HavocAI partner to develop 200-foot autonomous surface vessels for U.S. defence forces
Hanwha Defense USA, Hanwha Systems Co and collaborative autonomy company HavocAI have formalised an agreement to jointly develop 200-foot autonomous surface vessels.
FREMM EVO programme completes Critical Design Review, clearing path to production phase for Italy
The FREMM EVO Programme has successfully completed its Critical Design Review across the Platform, Combat System, and Whole Warship and Integrated Logistic Support domains.
UK supports US interception of Bella 1 linked to shadow fleet activity and Iran sanctions breaches
UK Ministry of Defence has confirmed it provided enabling support to the United States to interdict the vessel Bella 1 following a US request for assistance.
Babcock and Frankenburg Technologies sign MOU on maritime counter-drone air defence programme
Babcock has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Frankenburg Technologies to explore the development of a new and affordable air defence system in response to the rising use of one-way attack drones.
NSPA places €40 million order for Exail K-Ster mine neutralisation vehicles to equip European navies
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency has placed a new order worth around €40 million for several hundred additional K-Ster mine neutralisation vehicles from the French company Exail, under a framework agreement signed in 2024.
HII outlines shipbuilding capacity expansion as Secretary of War Pete Hegseth visits Newport News
HII hosted U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth at its Newport News Shipbuilding division as part of his “Arsenal of Freedom” industry tour, during which he met shipyard leaders, shipbuilders and sailors.
QinetiQ secures £67 million contract to deliver DragonFire laser weapons to Royal Navy ships
QinetiQ has been awarded a £67 million contract to support the delivery of the UK’s first laser directed energy weapons to Royal Navy platforms from 2027.
TKMS expands Wismar shipyard workforce as investment accelerates for future submarine and surface vessels
On 5 January 2026, more than 140 new employees started work at the thyssenkrupp Marine Systems site in Wismar, raising the total workforce there to over 400.
Royal Navy receives autonomous submarine XV Excalibur following completion of acceptance trials
The UK’s largest uncrewed underwater vessel, XV Excalibur, has now officially been handed over to the Royal Navy following the completion of acceptance trials.