U.S. Navy commissions Freedom-variant Littoral Combat Ship USS Beloit
The U.S. Navy officially commissioned its latest Freedom-variant littoral combat ship, the USS Beloit (LCS 29), during a ceremony in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
BAE Systems successfully demonstrates UK’s first autonomous extra-large submarine
British defence company BAE Systems has successfully demonstrated an autonomous extra-large submarine, marking a significant milestone for military underwater technology.
Textron Systems expands support for U.S. Navy with Aerosonde drone deployment
Textron Systems Corporation, a subsidiary of Textron Inc., has announced a new contract worth up to USD 17 million with the U.S. Navy’s Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR).
Boeing secures a contract for additional P-8A Poseidon aircraft for U.S. Navy
The United States Department of Defense has announced a new contract with Boeing to continue production and modification of P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft for the U.S. Navy.
Naval Group advances Dutch partnerships with key agreements for Orka-Class submarine program
French shipbuilder Naval Group has further deepened its long-standing collaboration with Dutch knowledge institutes and the maritime industry through a series of new agreements.
Cohort plc expands naval defence capabilities with acquisition of EM Solutions
Cohort plc, a leading independent technology group, has announced the acquisition of Australian-based EM Solutions.
Aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush returns to fleet after maintenance at Norfolk Naval Shipyard
The USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) has successfully returned to the fleet after completing a ten-month Planned Incremental Availability (PIA) at Norfolk Naval Shipyard.
Teledyne FLIR Defense to deliver advanced imaging systems for European maritime operations
Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, has announced the sale of its UltraFORCE 380X-HDc multi-spectral imaging systems to NL EASP AIR.
Rheinmetall secures contract for explosive ordnance clearance in Baltic Sea
Rheinmetall, the Düsseldorf-based technology corporation, has been awarded a contract for explosive ordnance clearance in the Baltic Sea.
Saab and DSTA expand collaboration on underwater defence technologies
Saab and Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) have signed an expanded MoU to deepen their collaboration in underwater defence technologies.
German shipbuilder thyssenkrupp Marine Systems reports strong growth in 2023/2024 fiscal year
thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (tkMS) has announced robust growth for the 2023/2024 financial year, with significant increases in sales, adjusted EBIT, and order intake.
Norway initiates talks with allies for strategic partnership on new frigate acquisition
The Norwegian Ministry of Defence has announced plans to invite France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States to explore a strategic partnership for the delivery of new frigates.