
US defense company Saronic Technologies has announced a $300 million investment to expand its Franklin, Louisiana, shipyard, to increase production capacity for its fleet of autonomous surface vessels (ASVs).

The Philippine Navy has placed its second Miguel Malvar-class frigate, BRP Diego Silang (FFG-07), into active service following a christening and commissioning ceremony held on December 2, 2025, at Naval Operating Base–Subic, Zambales.

Norwegian Kongsberg Discovery and Danish MacArtney Underwater Technology have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to integrate Kongsberg’s towed sensing systems onto MacArtney’s remotely operated towed vehicle (ROTV) platforms.

The European Union (EU) and Canada have concluded negotiations granting Canada participation in the new defence procurement instrument, Security Action for Europe (SAFE).

The Royal Navy’s first crewless helicopter is one step from taking to the skies after completing successful trials on the ground.

The Royal Navy’s Carrier Strike Group (CSG) has completed its eight-month global deployment, returning home aboard HMS Prince of Wales and its escort vessels after steaming more than 40,000 nautical miles across the Indo-Pacific, Mediterranean, and beyond.

The Australian Government has announced sweeping reforms to the country’s defense procurement framework, establishing a new Defence Delivery Agency to streamline capability acquisition and sustainment and improve accountability across major projects.

The U.S Navy has accepted delivery of future USS Harvey C. Barnum, Jr. (DDG 124), the newest Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, from General Dynamics Bath Iron Works.

Taragiri (Yard 12653), the fourth ship of Nilgiri-class (Project 17A) and the third built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilding Ltd (MDL), has been delivered to the Indian Navy.

The Brazilian Navy marked a major step in its Submarine Development Program (PROSUB) with the delivery of its third Scorpène-class submarine and the launch of the fourth at the Itaguaí naval base.

Navantia’s Puerto Real shipyard has held a keel-laying ceremony for the Spanish Navy’s new maritime action vessel for underwater intervention (BAM-IS).

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, through its Underwater Technology Hub, has been selected to supply the Italian Navy with a supply vessel.

Spain has approved a major mid-life modernization program for its F100 Álvaro de Bazán-class frigates, which form an important part of the Spanish Navy’s surface fleet.

The US Navy has accepted delivery of the future USS Cleveland (LCS 31) from Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM) in Marinette, Wisconsin.