U.S. Navy receives future USS Massachusetts, strengthening Virginia-class submarine fleet edge
The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of the future USS Massachusetts (SSN 798) on 21 November from HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding in Virginia.
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Navantia: second S-80 submarine enters the water in Cartagena and moves toward testing phase
The S-82 “Narciso Monturiol”, the second submarine of the S-80 class, is now afloat at Navantia’s Cartagena shipyard as it moves into the final stages of construction and commissioning.
United States backs South Korea’s nuclear submarine plan as leaders expand shipbuilding and defence ties
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said the United States had agreed to support Seoul’s pursuit of nuclear-powered submarines as both governments released final details of their trade and security agreement.
Raytheon Australia secures $277 million contract to continue support for Collins class submarine systems
Raytheon Australia has been awarded a $277 million contract extension to continue managing the combat system for the Royal Australian Navy’s Collins Class submarines.
A26: world’s first fifth-generation submarine designed to support multi-domain operations
Swedish defence company Saab has developed the A26 submarine, the world’s first fifth-generation vessel, designed to meet the future requirements of NATO’s Multi-Domain Operations (MDO).
BAE Systems and partners sign agreement to establish AUKUS Combat Systems Collaborative Team
Four leading defence companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to propose the creation of an AUKUS Combat Systems Collaborative Team, aimed at supporting the future SSN-AUKUS submarines for Australia.
HII selects UK’s Westley Group as strategic supplier to boost submarine supply chain under AUKUS
The UK-based Westley Group, known for high-integrity metal castings, has been approved by HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division.
Australian nickel zinc battery technology to ve evaluated for integration into SSN-AUKUS submarines
BAE Systems in the UK has signed a contract with Australian firm PMB Defence Engineering to assess the integration of its nickel zinc battery technology into the SSN-AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines being developed for the UK and Australia.
HII expects big agreement for 15 U.S. Navy submarines to be finalised by end of year despite delays
A multi-year agreement to procure 15 nuclear submarines for the U.S. Navy could be finalised by the end of 2025, according to shipbuilder HII, despite earlier delays linked to rising labour and material costs.
U.S. Navy christens Virginia-class submarine USS Utah at General Dynamics Electric Boat shipyard
On 25 October, at the General Dynamics Electric Boat shipyard in Groton, Connecticut, the US Navy christened the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Utah (SSN 801).
Spanish submarine S-81 Isaac Peral joins NATO’s Operation Sea Guardian in first long-term deployment
The Spanish Navy’s latest submarine, S-81 Isaac Peral, has officially joined NATO’s Operation Sea Guardian in the Mediterranean Sea.
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.