TKMS, Navantia move towards joint submarine framework by year-end to expand capacity and compete for future global naval orders
In late July, TKMS and Navantia announced that they had signed a second memorandum of understanding covering the production and commercialisation of selected future submarine projects.
Britain’s Dreadnought nuclear submarine programme supports about 30,000 jobs, with more than 7,000 at BAE Systems Maritime alone
Britain’s Dreadnought ballistic missile submarine programme supports approximately 30,000 jobs across the country, according to the industrial alliance delivering the project.
UK targets fleet of up to 12 nuclear-powered attack submarines under AUKUS, with programme supporting 21,000 British job
Britain plans to expand its fleet of nuclear-powered attack submarines to as many as 12 as it completes the Astute-class programme and develops its SSN-AUKUS successor.
U.S. Navy changes Submarine Group 7 command in Japan after expanded undersea operations and allied cooperation across two fleets
U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Gary Montalvo has taken command of Submarine Group 7 in Japan, succeeding Rear Adm. Lincoln Reifsteck after a tenure marked by expanded undersea operations and closer cooperation with regional allies.
U.S. Navy sends USS Massachusetts directly to fleet tasking, waiving post-shakedown availability to free shipyard capacity
The U.S. Navy has declared USS Massachusetts (SSN 798) ready for fleet tasking and waived the Virginia-class submarine’s post-shakedown availability.
Cohort’s ELAC secures €140.7 million Saab contract to supply sonar systems for Poland’s Orka submarine programme through mid-2030s
Cohort’s German subsidiary ELAC has secured a €140.7 million contract from Saab to supply integrated sonar systems for Poland’s Orka submarine programme.
Amentum joint venture selected for AUKUS nuclear submarine shipyard as Australia builds sovereign SSN production capability
Australian Naval Infrastructure has selected a joint venture between Amentum and Laing O’Rourke to support delivery of Australia’s planned nuclear-powered submarine construction yard in South Australia.
Germany, Norway and Canada start 212CD submarine planning with TKMS, moving NATO Arctic cooperation towards contract talks
Germany, Norway and Canada have begun joint planning for the 212CD submarine programme with TKMS, opening the operational phase of their multinational cooperation.
General Dynamics says submarine production ramp remains on track as Electric Boat lifts Columbia work and material deliveries
General Dynamics remains on schedule to increase submarine production to two Virginia-class boats and one Columbia-class boat annually in the early 2030s, company President Danny Deep said.
Saab reports strong progress on Sweden’s A26 submarine programme while Polish order drives Baltic shipyard expansion and industrial cooperation
The Polish and Swedish programmes are pushing Saab to increase submarine production capacity at its Karlskrona shipyard.
BAE Systems CEO says AUKUS submarines and Type 26 warships will anchor decades of allied naval investment across three markets
BAE Systems expects submarine and surface ship programs to support growth for decades.
U.S. Navy reclassifies 19 Virginia Payload Module-equipped submarines as SSGNs, expanding long-range undersea strike capacity
The decision formally separates their expanded strike role from that of standard Virginia-class fast-attack submarines.