Kongsberg Discovery begins production of autonomous underwater vehicles in the United States
Kongsberg Discovery has already delivered HUGIN vehicles to the U.S. Navy and various government, commercial, and academic institutions.
Greece unveils plan to modernise submarine fleet and acquire new vessels
During the Naval Week celebrations in Nafplio, Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias announced a comprehensive plan to modernise the Hellenic Navy’s submarine fleet.
Voyager sea drones demonstrate advanced surveillance capabilities during NATO Baltic Sea Exercise
Saildrone has concluded a successful deployment of its Voyager uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs) during NATO’s Task Force X Baltic demonstration, held from 16 to 27 June 2025.
U.S. Navy accepts delivery of final Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship, USS Pierre
The U.S. Navy has officially taken delivery of the future USS Pierre (LCS 38), the final Independence-variant littoral combat ship, from Austal USA’s shipyard in Mobile, Alabama, on 11 July.
Atlantic Alliance 2025: largest Western Atlantic amphibious exercise boosts allied maritime integration
AA25 is the premier naval integration exercise on the East Coast, involving 8,500 Sailors, Marines, and allied personnel conducting advanced training in amphibious operations, littoral warfare, and all-domain integration.
U.S. Marine Corps F-35Bs operate from HMS Prince of Wales ahead of Talisman Sabre exercise
F-35B Lightning II fighters from the U.S. Marine Corps operated from the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales (R09) on Tuesday in preparation for the multinational Exercise Talisman Sabre.
Lithuanian company Astrolight successfully demonstrates secure laser communications at sea
Lithuanian space and defence technology company Astrolight has successfully demonstrated its POLARIS free-space laser terminal during a live trial in the Baltic Sea.
TKMS prepares for stock market listing ahead of spin-off decision
German naval shipbuilder TKMS is intensifying preparations to become an independent, listed company, with a shareholder vote scheduled for 8 August to decide on its planned spin-off from thyssenkrupp AG.
Poland orders ELM-2238X STAR-X radars from ELTA Systems to enhance coastal surveillance
On 9 July 2025, Poland’s Armament Agency signed a contract with a consortium composed of KenBIT and Israel’s Elta Systems for the delivery of 18 ELM-2238X STAR-X coastal radars.
Royal Netherlands Navy acquires Shield AI’s V-BAT unmanned aircraft for maritime surveillance
The Netherlands Ministry of Defence has procured eight V-BAT unmanned aircraft systems from U.S.-based technology firm Shield AI.
Raytheon demonstrates semi-autonomous Barracuda mine neutralisation system in open water test
Raytheon has successfully demonstrated its Barracuda mine neutralisation vehicle in untethered, semi-autonomous mode for the first time.
U.S. Navy: Los Angeles-class nuclear submarine visits Iceland for the first time in history
The United States Navy marked a historic milestone on 9 July 2025 as the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Newport News (SSN 750) conducted the first-ever port visit by such a vessel to Iceland.