Fincantieri and PGZ Group sign memorandum of understanding to support Polish naval modernisation
Fincantieri and the PGZ Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the MSPO International Defence Industry Exhibition in Kielce.
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Canada reviews TKMS 212CD submarine bid as Prime Minister Carney visits Kiel shipyard
The Canadian delegation, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney and Defence Minister David McGuinty, visited the TKMS shipyard in Kiel on 26 August.
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General Dynamics Electric Boat starts construction of second Columbia-class submarine for U.S. Navy
On 27 August, a keel-laying ceremony for the future USS Wisconsin (SSBN 827) was held at General Dynamics Electric Boat’s facility in Quonset Point, Rhode Island.
Hanwha Ocean says it is ready to deliver four KSS-III submarines to Canada before 2035
According to Hanwha Ocean, a further eight submarines would be delivered at a rate of one per year, enabling Canada to complete a 12-vessel fleet by 2043.
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Canada selects TKMS and Hanwha Ocean as top bidders for multibillion-dollar submarine contract
Canada has identified Germany’s Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) and South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean as the leading contenders for a multibillion-dollar submarine contract.
BAE Systems Australia secures five-year contract to support Collins class submarine periscopes
BAE Systems Australia has confirmed an $89 million, five-year contract extension with the Commonwealth of Australia to continue in-service periscope support for the Royal Australian Navy’s six Collins Class submarines.
Donald Trump orders U.S. Navy to deploy two nuclear submarines to deter Russia
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced he is deploying two nuclear submarines to what he called “appropriate regions,” following comments by Russia’s former president Dmitry Medvedev.
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QinetiQ US awarded $26 million in subcontracts to supply systems for Virginia and Columbia class submarines
QinetiQ US has secured approximately $26 million in subcontracts from General Dynamics Electric Boat to provide advanced electrical and electromechanical systems for the U.S. Navy’s Virginia and Columbia class submarines.
UK and Australia sign 50-year nuclear submarine pact under AUKUS in Geelong
Australia and the United Kingdom have formally signed the Nuclear-Powered Submarine Partnership and Collaboration Treaty on 26 July 2025 in Geelong.
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Naval Group: contract for Scorpène Evolved submarines with Indonesia officially enters into force
The contract for the delivery of two Scorpène Evolved submarines, to be built in Indonesia by PT PAL with full technology transfer from Naval Group, officially entered into force on 23 July 2025.
Royal Navy trials submarine-launched autonomous vehicles in major technological milestone
The Royal Navy has conducted pioneering trials demonstrating the launch and recovery of uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUVs) from submarines.
U.S. Navy’s next-generation SSN(X) attack submarine delayed until 2040
A recent article from Fox News reports that the United States Navy’s new SSN(X) attack submarine programme has experienced a significant delay.
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