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.
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.
HMS Agamemnon nuclear-powered submarine conducts successful first trim dive at BAE Systems Barrow
The Royal Navy’s newest nuclear-powered attack submarine, HMS Agamemnon, has submerged for the first time during a successful ‘trim dive’ conducted at BAE Systems in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria.
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.
Rolls-Royce Submarines and Siemens sgn agreement to enhance digital engineering capabilities
Rolls-Royce Submarines has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Siemens to collaborate on digital engineering and improve efficiency across complex design and manufacturing processes.
General Dynamics Mission Systems wins $18.2 million AUKUS contract for submarine weapon and simulation systems
General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) announced it has been awarded an $18.2 million cost-plus-fixed-fee and firm-fixed-price contract for the development, maintenance, and delivery of the Common Weapon Launcher and Multi-Tube Weapon Simulator.
HII completes first sea trials of Virginia-class submarine Massachusetts for U.S. Navy delivery
HII has announced the successful completion of initial sea trials for the Virginia-class submarine Massachusetts (SSN 798), conducted by its Newport News Shipbuilding division.
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.
Lincoln Electric partners with U.S. Navy and General Dynamics Electric Boat to advance additive manufacturing for submarines
The U.S. Navy’s Maritime Industrial Base (MIB) Program, General Dynamics Electric Boat, and Lincoln Electric have announced a joint investment to accelerate the use of additive manufacturing in nuclear-powered submarine construction.
General Dynamics Electric Boat wins $642 million contract for Virginia-class submarine support
General Dynamics Electric Boat has announced a $642 million cost-plus-fixed-fee contract modification for Lead Yard Support and Development Studies and Design efforts linked to Virginia-class submarines.