U.S. Navy joins NATO allies for mine countermeasures exercise in the Black Sea
The U.S. Navy’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 8 participated in Exercise Poseidon from 31 October to 10 November 2024 in Burgas, Bulgaria.
Schiebel joins European SEACURE project to enhance anti-submarine and seabed warfare capabilities
Schiebel, a leading Austrian drone manufacturer, has been awarded a significant role in the European Defence Fund’s SEACURE project.
Oshkosh secures contract to produce ROGUE missile launchers for U.S. Marine Corps
The United States Department of Defense announced a USD 30 million contract with Oshkosh Defense LLC for the continued production and delivery of ROGUE wheeled missile launchers.
Cohort’s ELAC secures EUR 16.4 million contract amendment for Italian Navy submarine sonar
British defence group Cohort has announced that its German subsidiary, ELAC Sonar GmbH (ELAC), has secured a EUR 16.4 million contract amendment to supply another sonar system for the Italian Navy.
Finnish and Swedish Navies collaborate in Gulf of Finland cable investigation
The Finnish Navy is actively assisting the police in investigating recent damage to undersea cables in the Gulf of Finland.
Germany: Bundestag approves funding for Type 127 air defence frigates
In December 2024, Germany's Bundestag budget committee has approved funding for the construction of six Type 127 air defence frigates.
Navantia adopts Siemens Xcelerator for Coastal Hydrographic Vessel project
Navantia has announced the integration of Siemens Xcelerator software into its Coastal Hydrographic Vessel (BHC) project.
USS Texas submarine completes sea trials following modernisation at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
The Naval Sea Systems Command announced on 19 December that the USS Texas (SSN 775) successfully completed sea trials off the coast of New England.
General Dynamics secures USD 807.6 million U.S. Navy Contract for Mk 54 torpedo program
General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) has been awarded a significant contract by the U.S. Navy, valued at up to USD 807.6 million, for its Mk 54 Lightweight Torpedo Program.
U.S. Navy takes delivery of advanced attack submarine USS Iowa
The U.S. Navy has officially received its newest Virginia-class attack submarine, the future USS Iowa (SSN 797), on 22 December 2024.
U.S. Navy advances autonomous naval operations with key unmanned vessel milestone
The U.S. Navy has reached a major milestone in the development of its USV programme by successfully completing a 720-hour continuous power demonstration on a key engine system.
U.S. Marine Corps complete first open-water amphibious movement with new ACVs
The ACV, designed to replace the ageing Assault Amphibious Vehicle (AAV) that first entered service in 1972, represents a leap forward in amphibious capability.