The UK government has announced a £4 billion investment to accelerate the development of advanced defense technologies, including autonomous systems and laser weapons, in a move aimed at modernising its armed forces.
French shipbuilding major Naval Group has launched the third FDI frigate, HS FORMION, built for the Hellenic Navy.
UAE-based technology and defense group EDGE Group has signed a landmark AED 9 billion ($2.45 billion) defense contract with the Kuwait Ministry of Defense for the Falaj 3-class offshore patrol vessels (OPVs).
Babcock has completed a significant step in the UK’s pioneering effort to dismantle and recycle a decommissioned nuclear-powered submarine.
Raytheon, an RTX business, has been awarded a $1.1 billion contract from the US Navy to produce AIM-9X Block II missiles.
Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) and Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace have entered a cooperation agreement aimed at fostering further close industrial collaboration to support the defense requirements of Norway, Germany, and other allied countries.
Türkiye’s domestically manufactured uncrewed combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) Bayraktar TB3 has marked a major milestone by completing 100 successful sorties during ongoing test operations on the TCG Anadolu.
The Russian Navy has launched the latest Project 11711 landing ship, Vladimir Andreyev.
The US Navy has awarded a contract to commercially dismantle and dispose of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65).
Dutch shipbuilding heavyweight Damen has completed an extensive maintenance program on the Royal Navy of Oman’s sail training vessel, Shabab Oman II.
The UK government has unveiled a major expansion of its defence capabilities, including plans to build up to 12 new conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines as part of the SSN-AUKUS program.
The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Delaware (SSN 791) completed the first-ever torpedo tube deployment and recovery of the Yellow Moray UUV while operating in the U.S. European Command (EUCOM) area.
Babcock Australasia (Babcock) has expanded its servicing portfolio to include Arafura-class offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) by completing intermediate maintenance availability (IMAV) on the Australian Navy’s NUSHIP Arafura.
Marking its 69th anniversary, the Nigerian Navy has held a commissioning ceremony for three new warships, the induction of three helicopters, and the inauguration of newly reconstructed Base Flats for personnel.
