U.S. Navy tests robotic at-sea refueling for unmanned vessels to extend missions and reduce crew risk in high-threat waters
The U.S. Navy has demonstrated a robotic system that can capture, refuel and release an unmanned surface vessel at sea.
Babcock and Saab secure $117.5 million deal to keep Australia’s Anzac-class frigates ready for frontline operations
The contract comes as the navy prepares to replace the Anzac class with a new fleet of surface combatants.
HII secures $336 million contract to launch work on fifth Ford-class aircraft carrier USS William J. Clinton
Huntington Ingalls Industries has secured a $336 million contract to begin advance material procurement for the future USS William J. Clinton (CVN 82).
United Kingdom deploys HMS Queen Elizabeth for NATO command duties before it becomes the Royal Navy’s high-readiness flagship in 2027
The 65,000-tonne aircraft carrier and its crew of more than 800 sailors will work with allied forces on collective defence, deterrence and crisis-response operations.
Ukraine equips Magura MV11 unmanned vessel with vertical-launch Sting interceptors for mobile counter-drone defense over Black Sea
Ukraine has integrated a vertical-launch system for aerial interceptor drones aboard a Magura unmanned surface vessel, expanding the platform from naval strike missions into mobile air defense
Britain begins assembly of RFA Resurgent to sustain Royal Navy carrier strike group deployments and names RFA Reliant and Resourceful
Britain has started formal assembly of RFA Resurgent, the first of three Fleet Solid Support ships intended to extend the Royal Navy’s ability to operate at sea.
USS Delaware arrives in Norway during U.S. Navy High North operations supporting maritime awareness, security and deterrence
The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Delaware arrived in Grøtsund, Norway, on Sept. 1, 2026, for a routine port visit.
BAE Systems Australia returns HMAS Hobart to water after major refit ahead of Aegis Baseline 9, Tomahawk and Naval Strike Missile integration
HMAS Hobart has returned to the water after a year-long refit, moving Australia’s first Hobart-class destroyer into the systems-integration phase of a major capability upgrade.
USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group makes Thailand port call after seven months of U.S. Central Command combat operations
The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group arrived in Thailand on Sept. 2 for its first full port visit since deploying in November 2025, following nearly seven months of operations in the U.S. Central Command area.
South Korean Navy selects GE Aerospace LM2500+G4 turbines for six KDDX destroyers, advancing electric propulsion and local production
The Republic of Korea Navy has selected GE Aerospace’s LM2500+G4 marine gas turbines to power six KDDX next-generation destroyers, placing electric propulsion at the center of one of South Korea’s most important naval modernization programs.
IAI says German Navy successfully fired Naval LORA ballistic missile from operational vessel in dual long-range precision-strike trial
Israel Aerospace Industries said the German Navy had completed a dual operational firing trial of its Naval LORA ballistic missile from an operational vessel.
Rolls-Royce says U.S. Navy certification clears mtu engines to power autonomous vessels on 30-day missions without maintenance
Rolls-Royce has secured U.S. Navy certification for its mtu Series 4000 and Series 2000 engines, clearing them for use aboard autonomous naval vessels.