Norway unveils industry strategy for Type 26 frigate procurement to strengthen defence sector
Norway unveils strategy for new frigates: boosting maritime defence and national industry.
South Korea launches most advanced home-built submarine to date, marking key defence milestone
South Korea has launched the ROKS Jang Yeong-sil (SS-087), the first KSS-III Batch-II submarine, during a ceremony on 22 October at Hanwha Ocean’s Geoje shipyard.
President Trump confirms Australia will receive Virginia-class submarines under AUKUS pact
President Donald Trump has expressed firm support for the AUKUS agreement, confirming plans to sell Virginia-class submarines to Australia.
French Navy tests Aster 30 missile against Hammer IR bomb in automated live-fire exercise
On 15 October, the French Navy conducted a live-fire exercise using an Aster 30 missile at the DGA missile test range in the Mediterranean Sea, near the Île du Levant off the Côte d’Azur.
Hyundai Heavy Industries pitches submarine proposal to Greece in Achilles’ Shield programme
On 15 October, a delegation from Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) met with the Hellenic Navy Command in Greece to present its capabilities and proposals for building new submarines.
Naval Group delivers first new-generation FDI frigate Amiral Ronarc’h to the French Navy
On 17 October 2025, Naval Group officially delivered the first Defence and Intervention Frigate (FDI) Amiral Ronarc’h to the French Navy during a ceremony held in Brest.
Sweden updates A26 submarine agreement with Saab, securing long-term naval capability
Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) and Saab have signed an updated contract for the two Blekinge-class (A26) submarines, setting new delivery dates for 2031 and 2033.
OCCAR’s U212 NFS programme advances as lithium battery system passes Critical Design Review
The OCCAR U212 Near Future Submarine (NFS) Programme reached a critical milestone on 7 October 2025 with the successful closure of the Critical Design Review (CDR) for its lithium-based Propulsion Battery System.
Royal Netherlands Navy escorts Russian submarine through North Sea to ensure security and vigilance at sea
The Royal Netherlands Navy has escorted a Russian submarine and support tug through the North Sea after they transited from the Mediterranean.
Germany to equip F127 frigates with Raytheon’s SPY-6(V)1 radar under U.S. foreign military sale
Raytheon has been chosen by the German government to supply its SPY-6(V)1 radar system for eight F127 frigates, under a proposed foreign military sales contract with the U.S. Navy.
Navantia hosts naming of S-82 Narciso Monturiol, second submarine of Spain’s advanced S-80 series
Navantia has held the official naming ceremony of the S-82 ‘Narciso Monturiol’ submarine at its shipyard in Cartagena, Murcia. The submarine is the second vessel in the S-80 series being built for the Spanish Navy.
Raytheon delivers 500th ESSM Block 2 missile to U.S. Navy, plans to boost production by 2026
Raytheon, part of American defence group RTX, has delivered its 500th Evolved Seasparrow Missile (ESSM) Block 2 to the United States Navy.