U.S. Navy destroyer equipped with Raytheon Coyote anti-drone interceotprs in major upgrade
The U.S. Navy has confirmed the installation of Raytheon Coyote counter-drone interceptor launchers aboard the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Bainbridge.
BAE Systems Australia secures five-year contract to support Collins class submarine periscopes
BAE Systems Australia has confirmed an $89 million, five-year contract extension with the Commonwealth of Australia to continue in-service periscope support for the Royal Australian Navy’s six Collins Class submarines.
HAVELSAN integrates national AI platform MAIN into ADVENT naval combat management system
HAVELSAN, a leading Turkish defence software solutions provider, is integrating national artificial intelligence technology into its Network-Enabled Data Integrated Combat Management System (ADVENT).
Rohde & Schwarz Australia and STS Defence partner on Hunter Class frigate masts
Rohde & Schwarz Australia has awarded a contract to STS Defence to supply twin integrated configurable communications masts for the Royal Australian Navy’s first three Hunter class frigate.
thyssenkrupp shareholders approve spin-off of TKMS to create independent maritime defence company
At an Extraordinary General Meeting, shareholders of thyssenkrupp AG approved the spin-off of its marine division, TKMS, marking the creation of a new, independent systems provider for the maritime defence sector.
Austal appointed strategic shipbuilder under landmark Australian Government defence agreement
Austal has finalised a Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement (SSA) with the Commonwealth of Australia, officially appointing Austal Defence Shipbuilding Australia as the strategic shipbuilder for Tier 2 surface combatants.
Mitsubishi to build new frigates for Royal Australian Navy, beating TKMS’ MEKO A200 design
On 5 August, the Australian Government selected the modernised Mogami-class frigate as the preferred platform for the Royal Australian Navy’s future general-purpose frigate fleet.
USS Gerald R. Ford and USS Winston S. Churchill arrive in Marseille for NATO deployment visit
The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) and guided-missile destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81) arrived in Marseille, France, on 4 August 2025 for a scheduled port visit.
UK Carrier Strike Group to conduct joint F-35B fighter jet operations with Japanese forces
A United Kingdom Carrier Strike Group and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer carrier JS Kaga will begin joint operations this week to test F-35B Lightning II fighter jet capabilities near Japan.
U.S. Navy awards additional Arleigh Burke-class destroyer contract to General Dynamics Bath Iron Works
General Dynamics Bath Iron Works has confirmed the U.S. Navy’s decision to exercise an option for an additional DDG 51 destroyer under the multi-year contract awarded in 2023.
U.S. Navy invites industry input on modular unmanned surface craft for future operations
The U.S. Navy has issued a formal request for industry feedback to support the development of its Modular Attack Surface Craft (MASC) programme.
Rolls-Royce finalises sale of U.S. naval propulsors business to Fairbanks Morse Defense
Rolls-Royce has completed the sale of its Naval Propulsors business in the United States to Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), marking another step in the company’s ongoing transformation.