
The energy is rising as we enter the final countdown to the 18th edition of the Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference (OEEC), taking place on 25–26 November at RAI Amsterdam. In less than one week, thousands of professionals from across the offshore energy sector will gather for two days dedicated

The UK Carrier Strike Group (CSG), centred on HMS Prince of Wales, has reached Full Operating Capability (FOC), meaning all its parts are ready to operate on front-line duties wherever required.

Two defense companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen Australia’s capability in undersea and autonomous systems.

Spain’s second S-80 class submarine, Narciso Monturiol, has hit the water at Navantia’s Cartagena shipyard, moving into the final phase of construction as the boat prepares for upcoming harbor trials and a full series of sea trials.

The US Navy commissioned its newest ship, the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Pierre (LCS 38), in a ceremony held in Panama City on November 15, 2025.

French shipbuilding major Naval Group has signed a contract with Greece for the construction of an additional defence and intervention (FDI) frigate for the Hellenic Navy.

Dutch shipbuilding major Damen Shipyards Group has continued constructive discussions with Germany on the progress of the F126 frigate project, the company revealed in its 2024 annual report.

The US Coast Guard has detected and closely monitored the Russian Navy intelligence ship Kareliya approximately 15 nautical miles south of Oahu.

Türkiye’s STM has commenced steel cutting for the Portuguese Navy’s new auxiliary oiler replenisher and logistics ship in Istanbul, launching the construction phase of the country’s first-ever naval export to a European Union and NATO member.

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and Kayo, an Albanian company specializing in the development of strategic industrial infrastructures, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a joint venture (JV) dedicated to the construction and maintenance of naval vessels in Albania.

Spanish shipbuilder Navantia and French defense technology company Thales have signed an agreement to support the modernization of the Royal Thai Navy’s fleet.

Swedish supplier of advanced maritime battery systems Echandia has secured an order to supply a 3.7 MWh battery system for a new hybrid icebreaker vessel for the Canadian Coast Guard.

The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, led by the world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), entered the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility (USSOUTHCOM AOR), on November 11, 2025.

Leidos Australia and Kongsberg Defence Australia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore the integration of Kongsberg’s naval strike missile (NSM) with Leidos’ next-generation uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), Sea Archer and Longbow.