The U.S. Navy’s aircraft carrier fleet will receive a new round of funding as the iconic flattops will experience a limited shakeup in terms of continued service and procurement plans. Within the recently release U.S. Navy’s shipbuilding plans under the Future Year Defense Program (FYDP), the carrier replacement program (the program to field the Gerald ...
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Last week, Navantia Puerto Real lowered the macrostructure 300 of the Submarine Rescue Vessel / Underwater Intervention Maritime Action Vessel (BAM-IS) into dry dock. This continues the construction strategy for this vessel, contracted by the Directorate General of Armament and Material (DGAM), which is being built for the Spanish Navy. Navantia press release This macrostructure, ...
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SubSea Craft announced a major evolution of the MARS Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) as part of the company’s growing technology portfolio. SubSea Craft press release This development reflects SubSea Craft’s continuous improvement approach, informed by extensive testing and operator collaboration to ensure that the system remains aligned with operational requirements. This approach prioritises the…
Despite being thousands of miles from the war in Ukraine, Russia’s strategic submarine base at Rybachiy in the Pacific is now showing signs of heightened defenses. New satellite imagery reveals anti-drone protections around nuclear submarines, suggesting Russian commanders fear that Ukrainian surprise attacks threaten even their most remote naval assets. 7,400 km (4,600 miles) east ...
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UK will deploy autonomous mine hunting equipment and cutting-edge counter-drone systems, along with Typhoon jets and HMS Dragon, as part of a future defensive mission to secure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. UK MoD press release The defensive mission, which would become operational when conditions allow, is backed by £115m new funding ...
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Klein Marine Systems has announced the MANTIS UUV, a side scan sonar system designed for autonomous underwater vehicle platforms. The system incorporates the company’s SmartArray Technology, which integrates electronics directly into the transducer array to reduce the overall footprint for space-constrained UUV installations. According to Klein’s announcement, the MANTIS UUV is intended to…
The U.S. Navy will fund development work on the Long Range ASW (Anti-Submarine Warfare) Weapon, otherwise known as LRAW, for the first time starting sometime in late 2026/early 2027. Details regarding LRAW broke cover in the U.S. Navy’s Research, Development, Test & Evaluation documentation for fiscal year 2027. LRAW is to be the replacement/supplement for ...
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Raytheon has been awarded a contract by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) to provide SeaRAM® ship self-defense systems in support of Australia’s SEA 3000 General Purpose Frigate program. The SEA 3000 program is set to replace the decommissioning Anzac-class frigates with 11 Upgraded Mogami-class frigates. Press release by Raytheon Under the contract, Raytheon will supply SeaRAM launchers, Blast…
Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara, on May 11, welcomed New Zealand’s decision to consider the upgraded Mogami-class frigate as a candidate for the Royal New Zealand Navy’s future frigate programme, calling it beneficial for strengthening deterrence in the Indo-Pacific. Speaking at a press conference, Kihara said a potential New Zealand acquisition of the “Upgraded ...
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The DANAE (for Drone Autonome Naval avec de l’Armement Embarqué or Autonomous Naval Drone with Onboard Armament) project aims to rapidly equip the French Navy with armed Unmanned Surface Vessels (USV). In a first stage, the Marine Nationale expects these drone boats to conduct naval bases protection missions with non-lethal effectors. In a second and ...
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Integration of the Sting Ray Mod 1 lightweight torpedo into the UK Royal Air Force’s (RAF’s) fleet of Boeing P-8A Poseidon MRA1 maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) is set to take a significant step forward in the coming months with the start of initial air carriage and jettison trials, BAE Systems has confirmed. Speaking to Naval ...
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A significant milestone has been achieved in the F126 Frigate programme following a major contract amendment between Marine Specialised Technology (MST), Damen Naval, and BAAINBw (Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support). MST Group press release The agreement resolves previous design challenges and introduces a technical enhancement package, paving…
On May 3, 2026, the Italian Navy ‘s fourth Thaon di Revel-class Multi-purpose Combat Ship, ITS Giovanni delle Bande Nere (P 434), departed Taranto Naval Base for Indo-Pacific region deployment. The multi-purpose combat ship (MPCS, Multi Purpose Combat Ship), already known as Pattugliatore Polivalente d’Altura (PPA), Giovanni delle Bande Nere (P 434), the fourth unit ...
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Naval News had the opportunity to interview Todd Greene, Director of Advanced Technologies at BlackSea Technologies, about their Comet and Chaser unmanned surface vehicles (USV), with initial production articles on display at Sea Air Space 2026. Comet is BlackSea’s larger USV, standing at roughly 13.1 meters (~42ft 11in) in length with maximum payload of 10,000 ...
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The UK is re-deploying its Type 45 air-defence destroyer HMS Dragon to the Middle East, to pre-position the ship in preparation for any potential multinational mission to secure Strait of Hormuz commercial shipping transits. Such a mission would be intended to take place when the current conflict in the Gulf region has concluded. “The pre-positioning ...
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What began as rumors last year has now become reality: Rheinmetall has formally moved forward with the purchase of German Naval Yards Kiel (GNYK). By Lars Hoffman / Hartpunkt Rheinmetall’s new naval division, formerly NVL, has submitted a non-binding offer for GNYK, as Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger announced yesterday at an analyst conference held by ...
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Vietnam and India are set to improve defence ties with the procurement of BrahMos, three to four OPVs and 14 patrol boats. During a prior visit by Indian Prime Minister Modi to Vietnam, India had extended a $500 million line of credit for defence needs. P Kumaran, Secretary (East) of India’s Ministry of External Affairs ...
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A United States-led zero-trust network platform designed to integrate allied military operations during crises– the INDOPACOM Mission Network (IMN)– was tested for the first time during the recently concluded Balikatan exercises, according to a top US commander. The IMN linked forces from the United States, the Philippines, Australia, Japan, New Zealand and Canada in a ...
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Greek fishermen discovered a suspected Ukrainian unmanned surface vessel (USV) hidden inside a sea cave off Lefkada island. The vessel was recovered by the Hellenic Coast Guard amid reports it may have carried explosives. Authorities are investigating its origin and possible links to recent maritime attacks in the Mediterranean. Greek fishermen operating in the Ionian ...
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Navantia’s San Fernando shipyard today held the keel-laying event for the seventh corvette it is building for the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF). The ship, Construction No. 576, will be named HMS NEOM. Navantia press release Held as a working ceremony, the event brought together representatives from programme teams of Navantia and the RSNF Staff, ...
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The M943 Liège, the fourth Belgian mine countermeasures vessel within the Belgian-Dutch replacement Mine Counter Measures (rMCM) program, was successfully launched on May 5. This launch marks the end of the ship’s structural construction phase and the transition to the next industrial phase: outfitting, system integration, and testing. Simultaneously with this launch, the first steel cut of the…
On May 7th, the CSBC Corporation released the video of the first Indigenous Defense Submarine (IDS) for the Taiwanese Navy, Hai Kun (SS-711) conducting her crucial weapon system verification test. The test itself was conducted on May 6th which involved the submarine launching two Mk48 Mod 6 Advanced Technology (AT) Heavy Weight Torpedoes from two ...
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Kongsberg Maritime has won a contract with Austal USA to supply its Promas propulsion system to the next four ships in the United States Coast Guard’s Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) Heritage Class program. Kongsberg press release The Coast Guard’s new OPC program represents a significant investment in maritime capability and is expected to run up ...
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Maritime Tactical Systems, Inc. (MARTAC) announced that its T38 Devil Ray unmanned surface vessel (USV) has completed a record-setting 8-day, completely autonomous mission off the coast of California, demonstrating a level of endurance, reliability and operational control not previously achieved in its class. MARTAC press release The USV, owned and operated by Naval Air Warfare ...
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LAOAG, Philippines — The U.S. Army’s multi-domain forces and watercraft units want to island hop missile launchers across Indo-Pacific in a move that the service claims will extend their reach “towards the South China Sea” and strengthen regional deterrence. M142 High Mobility Rocket Artillery Systems (HIMARS) from the 7th Infantry Division, also known as Multi-Domain ...
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L3Harris Technologies has been selected to support the Polish Navy’s operational capabilities and maritime defence with an advanced ship management system for the new Miecznik-class frigates. L3Harris press release PGZ Stocznia Wojenna, the state-owned shipyard, selected L3Harris’ Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS) to enhance ship performance, reliability and safety. “Miecznik-class…
At SAHA EXPO 2026 in Istanbul, HAVELSAN introduced ADVENT-AI, a new artificial intelligence-supported layer built around its ADVENT combat management system. The company is showcasing the upgraded combat management system at the SAHA EXPO 2026 exhibition for the first time. While the ADVENT CMS is in use not only by the Turkish Navy but also ...
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Malaysia’s Ministry of Home Affairs officially signed a contract with Desan Shipyard for the construction of a second Multi Purpose Mission Ship for Malaysia’s coast guard on the sidelines of the 2026 Defence Services Asia (DSA) exhibition in Kuala Lumpur. The $83.75 million contract was signed by Ministry of Home Affairs Secretary General Datuk Awang ...
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STM has officially debuted TENGİZ, the largest member of its Autonomous Unmanned Underwater Family, at SAHA-2026. Positioned as an Extra Large Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (XLUUV), TENGİZ is set to become a force multiplier in maritime defense with its flexible mission profile, heavy torpedo launch capability, smart loitering munition integration, and advanced autonomous features. STM press…
Japanese troops launched a fiery volley of two Type 88 anti-ship missiles against a decommissioned ship in a landmark drill during Exercise Balikatan 2026 in the Philippines. The live missile firing occurred on 6 May, and it took place from the Culili Point sand dunes just south of the city of Laoag in northwestern Luzon. ...
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