German Navy considers equipping warships with Tomahawk cruise missiles
The German Navy is evaluating the integration of BGM-109 Tomahawk land-attack missiles onto its vessels, as revealed by Vice Admiral Jan Christian Kaack.
German shipbuilder thyssenkrupp Marine Systems reports record order backlog
thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (tkMS), a German naval shipbuilder, has announced a record order backlog of €16.1 billion in the first half of the 2024/2025 fiscal year.
Red Cat enters maritime autonomy market with battle-tested Unmanned Surface Vessels
Red Cat, a prominent provider of drone technology for military, government, and commercial applications, has announced the expansion of its Family of Systems to include Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs).
Vatn Systems launches Skelmir S12 and opens new high-capacity manufacturing facility
American defence technology company Vatn Systems has announced the launch of its new Skelmir S12, an innovative autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) designed to fulfil both torpedo and AUV roles.
Royal Navy unveils 12-metre uncrewed submarine Excalibur
The 12-metre vessel, named "Excalibur," was presented at HMNB Devonport, attended by 200 guests, including Rear Admiral James Parkin and representatives from AUKUS nations.
Kongsberg and Naval Group sign strategic defence partnership to boost innovation and cooperation
Norwegian defence company Kongsberg and French shipbuilder Naval Group have signed a comprehensive partnership agreement.
Saildrone closes $60 million financing to bring maritime autonomy to Europe
The first four Saildrone Voyagers are set to be deployed in the Baltic Sea in June 2025, under a contract with the Danish Armed Forces.
Helsing unveils Lura and SG-1 Fathom to revolutionise maritime surveillance
Helsing has unveiled two new cutting-edge innovations aimed at transforming underwater defence.
Finland: keel laid for second Pohjanmaa-class corvette at Rauma shipyard
The keel for the second Pohjanmaa-class multi-role corvette was laid at the Rauma shipyard on Thursday, 8 May 2025.
thyssenkrupp Marine Systems leads GhostPlay@SEA project to advance AI tactics in maritime defence
thyssenkrupp Marine Systems’ marine electronics division, ATLAS ELEKTRONIK, has taken on a leading role in the groundbreaking GhostPlay@SEA project.
NATO wraps up Dynamic Mongoose 2025: Allies join forces in high-intensity anti-submarine warfare training
NATO's biggest and most demanding annual anti-submarine warfare (ASW) exercise, Dynamic Mongoose 2025, has officially come to an end.
Two of Europe’s most powerful task forces team up in the Mediterranean
Two of Europe’s most powerful task forces teamed up for a week-long exercise as the Royal Navy’s headline global mission reaches its high point in the Mediterranean.