Babcock removes fin from swiftsure submarine in key step of UK dismantling project
Babcock has reached a major milestone in the UK's Submarine Dismantling Project, with the first major cut completed on a decommissioned nuclear-powered submarine.
EDGE signs $2.45 billion deal with Kuwait for advanced FALAJ 3 missile ships
EDGE will act as the prime contractor, overseeing the design, construction, trials, and delivery of the 62-metre FALAJ 3-class missile ships.
USS Delaware completes first submarine torpedo tube launch and recovery of Unmanned Underwater Vehicle
The USS Delaware (SSN 791), a Virginia-class attack submarine, has successfully conducted Yellow Moray Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) operations in the U.S. European Command area of operations.
RTX to produce SPY-6 radars to U.S. and German navies Under $537 million contract
On 30 May, the U.S. Department of Defense awarded Raytheon Missiles and Defense, an RTX business, a $536.75 million contract to continue work on the AN/SPY-6(V) family of radar systems.
BAE Systems opens $250 million ship repair facility in Florida to support United States Navy
BAE Systems has officially opened a new state-of-the-art shiplift and land level ship repair facility at its Jacksonville shipyard in Florida.
First Sea Lord responds to Strategic Defence Review: “A new Navy to meet a new threat”
The First Sea Lord, General Sir Gwyn Jenkins, has responded to the newly published Strategic Defence Review with a call for swift and decisive transformation within the Naval Service.
Norway and Navantia settle Helge Ingstad dispute through judicial mediation
The Norwegian Ministry of Defence and Spanish shipbuilder Navantia have reached a settlement in the long-standing dispute over the frigate Helge Ingstad.
US Navy awards first commercial dismantling contract for ex-USS Enterprise
The United States Navy has awarded a historic contract for the commercial dismantling and disposal of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier ex-Enterprise (CVN 65).
Danish Armed Forces invest in expanding Seahawk helicopter capacity
The Danish Armed Forces are launching a series of initiatives to enhance the operational capacity of their Seahawk helicopters.
tkMS pitches 212CD submarine for Royal Canadian Navy and opens office in Ottawa
thyssenkrupp Marine Systems has opened a representative office in Ottawa to deepen cooperation with Canadian stakeholders and reinforce its local footprint.
thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and Kongsberg sign new cooperation agreement to bolster defence partnership
The agreement outlines plans to explore long-term cooperation across multiple military domains.
UK to build 12 nuclear submarines and invest £15 billion in warhead programme, Starmer announces
The UK is to build up to 12 new nuclear-powered attack submarines and invest £15 billion in its nuclear warhead programme.