French shipbuilder Naval Group has invested in the capital of cortAIx France, joining Thales to address major challenges related to integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into critical defense systems.
Boston-based technology and shipbuilding company Blue Water Autonomy has unveiled its first class of vessels, the Libery-class autonomous vessel, developed in partnership with Dutch shipbuilding major Damen.
Davie Defense has been awarded a contract from the United States Coast Guard (USCG) to build five Arctic security cutters (ASCs), a new class of polar icebreaker critical to increasing the US presence in the Arctic.
The US Navy has released a new “Hedge Strategy” aimed at preparing the fleet for an increasingly unpredictable and contested global security environment, outlining how it plans to organize, train, equip and fight against adversaries.
French shipbuilder Naval Group has revealed plans to offer its next-generation Defence and Intervention (FDI) frigates to Sweden, teaming up with local shipyard Oresund Drydocks to provide maintenance, support, and strengthen the country’s naval capabilities.
US defense company Lockheed Martin has unveiled the Lamprey multi-mission autonomous undersea vehicle (MMAUV), a ‘plug-and-play’ submersible that can hitch a ride on ships or submarines.
The UK has announced that it will double the number of British troops deployed to Norway over the next three years, increasing its presence from 1,000 to 2,000 personnel.
Saronic has been selected to support the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s (DARPA) Pulling Guard program, an initiative aimed at developing and demonstrating semi-autonomous escort systems to enhance the survivability of unarmed logistics vessels against emerging threats.
The UK Ministry of Defense has revealed that plans for the Royal Navy’s future Type 83 destroyer remain under review, with a final business case still to be determined as part of wider defense investment planning.
Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) has launched the first Al-Dorra-class offshore patrol vessel, AL NOUKHITHA, being built for the Kuwait Ministry of Defense.
Hanwha Ocean has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with eleven South Korean companies involved in submarine construction to jointly pursue opportunities in Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle Eastern market.
Fincantieri, through its subsidiary WASS Submarine Systems, has secured a major contract from the Ministry of Defense of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the supply of MU90 lightweight torpedoes.
Raytheon has signed five landmark agreements with the US Department of War to expand production of critical munitions and strengthen US defense readiness.
Algoma Steel has shipped the first plates of Ontario-produced steel to Davie Shipyard in Quebec, where they will be used in the construction of the Canadian Coast Guard’s new icebreaking vessel, Polar Max, marking an important milestone in the program’s progress.
