On May 30, 2026, the Royal Australian Navy commissioned the second Arafura-class OPV HMAS Eyre into the fleet, in a ceremony at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia. Australian MoD press release HMAS Eyre is the second of six planned Arafura class offshore patrol vessels (OPV) to enter service, following the commissioning of sister ship HMAS Arafura last year. The 80-metre long Arafura class…
Should the Canadian government choose the offer from German naval shipbuilder TKMS for the procurement of up to twelve new submarines, the company intends to deliver four Type 212 CD submarines to the Canadian Navy by 2036, the German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius explained in an interview with CBC News on Wednesday. By Lars Hoffman ...
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The three AUKUS partners Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States have published a new statement on the side of the Shangi La-Dialogue in Singapore. The declaration notably changes the acquisition of Virginia-class nuclear powered submarines by Australia under the AUKUS Pillar I “Optimal Pathway”. Also part of this agreement is the intention to ...
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The U.S. Navy’s Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel (MUSV) program selected 7 separate designs to advance towards at sea testing, with further scaling following suit as a part of the several billion dollar initiative to regain the U.S. Navy’s mass. The 7 companies selected by the Navy include, Sea Machines, Leidos, Saronic Technologies, Galliano Marine Services, ...
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Saronic today announced the launch of its first Marauder Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel (MUSV), designed to deliver dual-use autonomous capability far from shore across the full range of defense and commercial applications. Saronic press release The first Marauder hull moved from initial design to on-water trials in under a year, a pace not seen in ...
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GE Aerospace’s Marine Engines & Systems has secured an official order from Austal USA to supply propulsion power for the U.S. Navy’s new Explorer-class ocean surveillance ships, T-AGOS. GE Aerospace press release The purchase agreement covers one LM2500+G4 marine gas turbine engine in a composite enclosure with associated generator by Brush for the lead ship, ...
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This video is an inside look at Navantia historic Ferrol shipyard in Galicia, Spain, showcasing how the facility has modernized its infrastructure to handle high-rate production for modern naval defense projects, most notably the F-110 frigate program. Guided by Naval News and Navantia Ferrol representatives, the video breaks down the shipyard’s transition into a digitalized, ...
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Ultra Maritime Australia has been awarded a contract by the Australian Department of Defence to supply Acoustic Device Countermeasure (ADC) units in support of the Royal Australian Navy. Ultra Maritime press release This latest agreement reinforces a trusted partnership spanning more than a decade, during which Ultra Maritime has consistently delivered advanced torpedo defence expendables…
On May 25, 2026, ESNA unveiled Surface Effect Ship (SES) Technology for the UK-Norwegian Joint Commando Craft (JCC) Program, which aims to upgrade the Norwegian Coastal Ranger Commando’s (Kystjegerkommandoen) current vessel and provide the UK Commando Force with a new surface manoeuvre capability. ESNA press release Drawing on 40 years of Surface Effect Ship (SES) ...
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The New Zealand government unveiled its defence budget for FY2026/27 on 28 May. It promised investment of NZ$5.491 billion (US$3.23 billion) in the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) for the coming year, compared to NZ$5.064 billion last year. This represents an 8.43% year-on-year increase, despite what the government calls “a challenging fiscal position”. If other ...
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Lockheed Martin has successfully delivered the first Integrated Combat System (ICS)-enabled baseline to the U.S. Navy. Lockheed Martin press release ICS-enabled baselines combine heritage combat system capability with modern infrastructure, driving rapid proliferation of capability through a singular development effort at scale. Working with the Navy and industry partners, this marks the start of…
On May 21, 2026, Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) launched the second multi-purpose corvette of the Pohjanmaa class built by the Rauma Shipyard for the Finnish Navy. Rauma Shipyard press release All four vessels of the Squadron 2020 Project are now under construction at the same time – the Project has progressed to the full series-production ...
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The Royal Thai Navy has acquired two Airbus C295 in an enhanced transport configuration that will enable surveillance and Search and Rescue missions, on top of the logistic operations for Thailand. Airbus press release This order follows the recent contract with the Royal Thai Air Force for two C295s and adds on the three aircraft already ...
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Thales Canada has been awarded a contract by Lockheed Martin Canada to supply the S2087, a member of the low‑frequency towed array sonars CAPTAS family, for the Royal Canadian Navy’s future River‑class destroyers. Implementation of the S2087 sonar will enhance Canada’s maritime security and Arctic defence capacity by strengthening sensor capabilities, aligning with Canada’s broader ...
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HII showcased its role as America’s largest military shipbuilder and a global leader in autonomous unmanned maritime systems at the Combined Naval Event (CNE) 2026, which took place May 19–21 at the Farnborough International Exhibition Centre in the United Kingdom. HII press release At CNE 2026, HII features exhibits and executive presentations highlighting the company’s ...
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NATIONAL HARBOR, MD — Development of the U.S. Navy’s next-generation submarine weapon is well underway as the fleet turns to a new suite of highly capable, modern attack weapons designed to counter emerging threats in the Indo-Pacific. Raytheon’s Bill Guarini, Director of Requirements for the Naval Systems and Sustainment Business, sat down with Naval News ...
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Québec-based Davie and UK-based Kraken Technology Group (Kraken) announced a strategic collaboration to establish Canadian production, integration and development of Kraken’s market-leading autonomous solutions. Davie press release Davie will provide Canadian capacity and capability to produce, integrate and develop Kraken’s advanced uncrewed surface vessels, and next-generation autonomous…
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is unveiling DIAMOND – an advanced, hybrid, naval warfare solution designed to enhance the operational capabilities of modern navies through distributed, modular maritime operations. IAI press release DIAMOND enables the decentralization and enhancement of offensive and defensive capabilities of naval combat frigates through modular systems installed on small…
Australian company Hyperion Systems has revealed a compact uncrewed surface drone dubbed the Astra 460, featuring a 3D-printed hull at this week’s Indian Ocean Defence and Security Conference (IODS) 2026 in Perth, Western Australia. Hyperion specialises in additive manufacturing, also called 3D printing, in conjunction with portable robotics for civilian and military applications. In this…
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD — L3Harris is pushing forward with production of its Iver4 900 autonomous undersea vehicle (AUV) under a previously unknown Defense Innovation Unit effort that is looking to deliver a torpedo tube launch and recovery (TTL&R) autonomous drone to the U.S. Navy’s attack submarine fleet. The AUV will be delivered across multiple classes ...
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Japan confirms first operational integration of the PLAN’s Type 054B / Jiangkai III-class frigate into a carrier strike group formation. Japan’s Joint Staff Office (JSO) announced on May 26 that the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) had tracked a five-vessel People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) formation in the Western Pacific, led by the aircraft carrier ...
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On May 25, 2026, Thales announced that it signed a contract with Greece’s General Directorate of Defense Armaments and Investments for the modernization of the Hydra-class frigates. Thales press release The General Directorate of Defense Armaments and Investments (GDAEE) signed a contract with Thales for the start of the modernization of the integrated operations system ...
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On Tuesday, May 26, South Korea’s Ministry of National Defense announced the “Basic Plan for the Development of the Republic of Korea Nuclear-Powered Submarine.” Republic of Korea Ministry of National Defense Press Release Translated by Naval News The “Basic Plan for the Development of the Republic of Korea Nuclear-Powered Submarine” is the first document to ...
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An upcoming comprehensive refit to install a battery of hypersonic missiles on the Zumwalt guided-missile destroyers will also increase the stealth warship’s operational range and endurance, according to recently released documents. A list of modernization items planned for USS Michael Monsoor (DDG-1001) includes provisions for a “Fuel Endurance and Range” modification. This work will convert…
The Republic of Korea Navy’s KSS-III submarine ROKS Dosan Ahn Changho arrived at Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt in Victoria, British Columbia, on May 23, completing the first trans-Pacific voyage by a South Korean submarine. The milestone deployment marks the longest voyage ever undertaken by a Republic of Korea Navy submarine. The 3,000-ton-class submarine sailed approximately ...
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STM, Türkiye’s leading naval engineering company, has reached a major milestone in the project to build three corvettes for the Royal Malaysian Navy. The first ship of the project, “TUNKU LAKSAMANA ABDUL JALIL,” was launched in Istanbul at a ceremony graced by Her Majesty the Queen of Malaysia. STM press release STM Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik ...
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The Royal Navy (RN) has no choice but to pivot to an increasingly uncrewed and autonomous hybrid fleet if it is to achieve the lethality, survivability, persistence and mass necessary for warfighting in the North Atlantic and High North, the head of the service has said. Speaking at the Defence Leaders Combined Naval Event (CNE) ...
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Navantia UK publicly unveiled a scale model of its new LASV75 large autonomous surface vessel concept during the Navy Leaders Combined Naval Event (CNE), held in Farnborough from 19-21 May. Story by Kate Tringham, interview by Xavier Vavasseur The concept design, dubbed LASV75, is intended to support the UK Royal Navy’s (RN’s) emerging ‘hybrid navy’ ...
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The UK Royal Navy (RN) Type 45 air-defence destroyer HMS Dragon has integrated into the French Navy’s FS Charles de Gaulle carrier strike group (CSG), as the CSG operates in the Gulf of Aden/Horn of Africa region. Both the CSG and Dragon have deployed to the region to provide pre-positioned capability, should regional security conditions ...
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The Australian government on 19 May 2026 has officially announced the launch of the so-called “life of type extension effort” (LOTE) for the six Collins-class submarines operational with the Australian Navy. The event marks a significant milestone in a lengthy and convoluted history of modernising these submarines, while a new design could eventually replace the ...
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