Rheinmetall and MBDA Germany plan to establish a joint venture for naval laser activities in the first quarter of 2026, building on their cooperation since 2019.
The People’s Liberation Army of China released in late December 2025 the first footage showing live firing of the new YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missile.
On 29 December, Bollinger Shipyards signed a contract with the U.S. Coast Guard to construct four Arctic Security Cutters, a new class of medium polar icebreakers intended to expand the United States’ operational presence in the Arctic.
A newly published Congressional Research Service (CRS) report offers a comprehensive overview of the controversial U.S. Navy initiative to build a new class of guided-missile battleships.
On 25 December, a test launch of India’s K-4 intermediate-range submarine-launched ballistic missile took place in the Bay of Bengal off the coast of Visakhapatnam District.
Fincantieri, through its subsidiary WASS Submarine Systems, has secured a contract from the Indian Navy to supply Black Shark Advanced heavyweight torpedoes.
The Danish P-8A Poseidon aircraft are intended to strengthen NATO’s operational capabilities in the northern Atlantic Ocean and the Baltic Sea region.
On 29 December, the U.S. Department of War announced the completion of a major overhaul and modernisation of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Cheyenne (SSN 773).
Rauma Marine Constructions has been awarded a contract by the United States Coast Guard to build up to two Arctic Security Cutters, with construction to begin immediately at its Rauma shipyard.
HII said its Ingalls Shipbuilding division has delivered the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer Ted Stevens (DDG 128) to the U.S. Navy.
Thales has secured a major contract from Defence Equipment and Support to design, develop and deliver next-generation portable autonomous command centres for the Royal Navy.
Fincantieri has delivered “Atlante”, the second Logistic Support Ship for the Italian Navy, during a ceremony held at its Castellammare di Stabia shipyard.
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