U.S. Navy submarine sinks Iranian warship Soleimani with Mark 48 torpedo in Indian Ocean, Pentagon says
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said on Wednesday that a U.S. Navy submarine sank an Iranian warship in international waters.
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Sweden confirms Russian drone launched near French carrier Charles de Gaulle was detected and neutralised in Malmö
Sweden confirmed that on 25 February 2026 its armed forces detected and neutralised a drone launched near the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle during its visit to Malmö.
Navantia proposes long-term strategic naval partnership to support Denmark’s future frigate programme from 2030
Navantia has presented a proposal in Copenhagen for strategic cooperation with Denmark in the naval domain, offering to support the delivery of future Danish naval programmes from 2030.
Fincantieri launches first next-generation Offshore Patrol Vessel ‘Ugolino Vivaldi’ for Italian Navy programme
The first next-generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) for the Italian Navy, “Ugolino Vivaldi”, has been launched at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Riva Trigoso.
Kongsberg signs NOK 410 million NDMA contract to upgrade Skjold-class corvettes’ radar and sensors
The Norwegian Defence Material Agency has signed a contract worth approximately NOK 410 million with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace for a sensor upgrade of the Norwegian Navy’s Skjold-class corvettes.
Babcock completes largest maintenance programme on HMNZS Te Mana for Royal New Zealand Navy
Babcock has completed its largest maintenance package to date on the Anzac-class frigate HMNZS Te Mana in partnership with the Royal New Zealand Navy and Defence Logistics Command, extending the ship’s operational lifespan into the future.
Canadian Patrol Submarine Project: TKMS and Magellan sign torpedo production pact
German naval shipbuilder TKMS and Magellan Aerospace Corporation have signed a Teaming Agreement to strengthen industrial cooperation in support of Canada’s future submarine capabilities.
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TKMS order backlog hits record €18.7 billion as leading German shipbuilder upgrades sales outlook for 2025/26
The company said sales remained broadly stable at €545 million, compared with €550 million in the same period a year earlier, reflecting project progress across existing programmes. Adjusted EBIT was unchanged at €26 million, while the adjusted EBIT margin edged up to 4.8% from 4.7% in the prior-year quarter. Free cash flow amounted to
NATO’s Arctic Dolphin 26 exercise advances Allied anti-submarine warfare training off Norway
Exercise Arctic Dolphin 26 is under way off the west coast of Norway, bringing together Norwegian and Allied naval forces for two weeks of intensive Arctic training focused on anti-submarine warfare.
Spanish Navy deploys all five F-100 Álvaro de Bazán-class frigates simultaneously across key NATO and allied operations
The Spanish Navy has reached a rare operational milestone with all five F-100 Álvaro de Bazán-class frigates deployed at the same time across several national and international security theatres.
TKMS and German defence procurement agency sign preliminary deal to launch MEKO A-200 DEU frigate project
TKMS and Germany’s Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support, known as BAAINBw, have signed a preliminary agreement for the MEKO A-200 DEU frigate programme, the company said on Tuesday.
Navantia highlights modern frigate design, construction and through-life support capabilities during visit to Sweden
Navantia used the visit of the Spanish Navy frigate F-102 Almirante Juan de Borbón to Stockholm on 27 January 2026 to present its experience in the design, construction and through-life support of complex surface combatants in a NATO context.