U.S. Navy takes delivery of future USS Idaho, second Virginia-class submarine this year
The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of the future USS Idaho (SSN 799) from General Dynamics Electric Boat on December 15.
Northrop Grumman demonstrates AN/AQS-24 minehunting system integration with U.S. Navy USV
Northrop Grumman has successfully demonstrated the integration of its AN/AQS-24 minehunting system with a Mine Countermeasures Unmanned Surface Vehicle for the U.S. Navy.
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri starts construction of fourth U212NFS submarine
On 12 December, Fincantieri held the first steel cut ceremony for the fourth submarine of the U212NFS programme for the Italian Navy at its Muggiano shipyard, within a programme managed by OCCAR.
HII reports 30% construction completion of ROMULUS unmanned surface vessel prototype
HII has announced that construction of a prototype of its new ROMULUS unmanned surface vessel family has reached 30% completion.
USS Jack H. Lucas, first Arleigh Burke Flight III destroyer, begins testing advanced combat systems roles
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125) is the first Flight III warship in the U.S. Navy, marking a major evolution in surface combatant capability.
GE Aerospace secures LM2500 turbine orders for U.S. Navy Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyers
GE Aerospace’s Marine Engines & Systems business has received orders to supply eight LM2500 marine gas turbine engines for the U.S. Navy’s next two Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyers.
Finnish nuclear startup SEATOM joins NATO’s DIANA programme to mature modular marine reactor tech
SEATOM announced its selection for the NATO Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic 2026 Challenge Programme Cohort.
U.S. Navy establishes first Information Warfare Squadron to enhance Carrier Strike Group readiness
The U.S. Navy has established Information Warfare Squadron Two, its first unit dedicated to operationalising Information Warfare capabilities and strengthening decision advantage for Carrier Strike Group commanders.
HII expands partnership with Babcock to strengthen Virginia-Class submarine construction work
HII and Babcock International Group have signed a contract that expands their strategic partnership to increase Virginia-class submarine construction throughput at HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division.
Netherlands orders rhree additional NH90 helicopters to enhance anti-submarine warfare capability
The Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force will expand its NH90 NFH fleet after NHIndustries and NAHEMA signed a contract for three additional maritime helicopters.
HII begins construction of Virginia-class submarine Barb at Newport News Shipbuilding
HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division has held the keel laying ceremony for the Virginia-class attack submarine Barb (SSN 804).
Babcock lays keel of HMS Formidable in Rosyth as Type 31 frigate construction advances
The keel of HMS Formidable has been laid at Babcock’s Rosyth facility, marking a key stage in constructing the third Type 31 frigate.