Damen launches advanced NRP D. João II multi-purpose vessel for Portuguese Navy with expanded operational capabilities
Damen Shipyards Group has launched the NRP D. João II, a Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV) 10720, for the Portuguese Navy.
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U.S. Department of War proposes $65.8 billion shipbuilding budget for 2027, highest level in decades
The U.S. Department of War has requested $65.8 billion for shipbuilding in its fiscal 2027 budget, one of the largest proposals since the Korean War.
Canadian shipbuilder Davie starts construction of next generation icebreaker Polar Max in Lévis
Davie has begun construction of the Polar Max icebreaker at its shipyard in Lévis, marking a major milestone in Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy.
Hanwha Defense USA wins first U.S. Navy subcontract for Next Generation Logistics Ship program
Hanwha Defense USA and Hanwha Philly Shipyard have secured their first subcontract with the U.S. Navy under the Next Generation Logistics Ship programme.
Hadrian opens ‘Factory of the Future’ in Alabama to boost U.S. Navy nuclear submarine production capacity
The 2.2 million square foot facility will operate as a highly automated “factory of the future,” producing parts, assemblies and finished products identified as key drivers of submarine production timelines. Increased output is expected to reduce bottlenecks and enable faster delivery of submarines. The project is funded through a public-private partnership combining $900 million
EDGE launches first BR71 MK II Combattante corvette for Angolan Navy under €1 billion naval modernisation programme
EDGE Group has announced the launch of the first BR71 MK II Combattante multi-mission corvette for the Angolan Navy under a €1 billion contract covering three vessels.
Babcock marks dual milestones as HMS Bulldog build begins and HMS Active rolls out at Rosyth yard
Babcock has marked two significant milestones in the delivery of the Royal Navy’s Type 31 Inspiration Class programme at its Rosyth facility in Scotland.
Austal awarded $4 billion contract to build eight Landing Craft Heavy vessels for Australia
Austal Limited announced that its subsidiary, Austal Defence Shipbuilding Australia Pty Ltd, has been awarded an approximately $4 billion contract to construct eight Landing Craft Heavy vessels for the Commonwealth of Australia.
Australia commits $3.9 billion to Osborne submarine yard, with total investment projected at $30 billion under AUKUS
The Albanese and Malinauskas Labor Governments said South Australia will remain the centre of Australia’s submarine construction, with expenditure projected to reach billions of dollars in the state over coming decades.
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
U.S. Secretary of the Navy John Phelan says shipbuilders must hire 250,000 workers to build Golden Fleet
U.S. naval shipbuilders will need to hire around 250,000 skilled workers over the next decade to deliver the Navy’s planned Golden Fleet, according to U.S. Secretary of the Navy John Phelan.
Fincantieri delivers Atlante, second logistic support ship built for the Italian Navy fleet renewal
Fincantieri has delivered “Atlante”, the second Logistic Support Ship for the Italian Navy, during a ceremony held at its Castellammare di Stabia shipyard.