The US Navy has decided to extend the operational life of its oldest active aircraft carrier, USS Nimitz (CVN-68), delaying its planned decommissioning until 2027 in a move aimed at maintaining fleet readiness during a critical transition period.
Swedish defense company Saab will consolidate its naval activities into a single business area, merging operations from its Kockums division and parts of the Naval Combat Systems.
Lockheed Martin has delivered the second Aegis system-equipped vessel (ASEV) shipset, including AN/SPY-7(V)1 radar equipment, to the Japan Ministry of Defense (JMOD).
Damen Shipyards Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with FN Herstal, laying the foundation for a strategic industrial participation in maritime defense.
Textron Systems has delivered the new ship-to-shore connector (SSC), landing craft air cushion (LCAC) 115 to the US Navy.
The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and the US Navy have selected defense technology firm Anduril Industries to help advance the development of extra-large autonomous underwater vehicles (XL-AUVs).
A fire broke out aboard the US Navy’s aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), while it was operating in the Red Sea on March 12, injuring two sailors but leaving the warship fully operational, according to US naval authorities.
Ireland is preparing to introduce new legislation granting the naval service expanded powers to safeguard the country’s maritime domain.
The US forces have destroyed 16 Iranian vessels identified as minelayers operating near the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting growing concerns over maritime security in one of the world’s most critical shipping corridors.
The US Coast Guard has authenticated the keels for future coast guard cutters Allen Thiele, Fred Permenter and Samuel Wilson in Bayou La Batre, Alabama.
The Royal Navy is set to acquire a fleet of 20 uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) under Project Beehive, a program designed to accelerate the development and testing of autonomous maritime technologies.
German company TKMS has signed a teaming agreement with Indian defense firm VEM Technologies to cooperate on the transfer of torpedo technology and the joint development of heavyweight torpedoes in India.
The Angolan Navy has launched the first BR71 MK II Combattante corvette in Cherbourg, France.
Engine manufacturer Everllence has secured a new order for its 175D high-speed engines for the Canadian Navy’s new naval large tugs.
