
US military shipbuilding company HII and South Korean shipbuilding major HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore opportunities and collaborate on accelerating ship production in support of defense and commercial shipbuilding projects.

The Philippine Navy officially welcomed its newest warship, the BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG06), during a ceremony that took place at Naval Operating Base Subic, Zambales, on April 8, 2025.

Louisiana-based boat builder Metal Shark is set to debut its latest unmanned surface vessel, new high speed maneuverable unmanned surface vessel (HSMUSV).

Finnish designer and manufacturer of combat boats Marine Alutech has signed a contract with the Lithuanian and the Latvian Ministry of Defense to develop and deliver combat boats based on Watercat M18 model.

Anduril Industries and Ultra Maritime have entered into a partnership focused on advancing unmanned subsea sensing technology.

The Belgian Navy has held a keel-laying ceremony for the third coastal patrol vessel, Vega, at French shipyard Socarenam.

The US Navy has commissioned the 24th Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN), the USS Iowa (SSN 797).

German engine manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions (MAN ES) has secured contracts to provide its engines and power multi-purpose and offshore patrol vessels for the Portuguese Navy.

The Brazilian Navy has signed an agreement with the Royal Navy for the acquisition of two amphibious assault ships of the Albion class, HMS Albion (L14) and HMS Bulwark (L15).

Naval Group and the Norwegian research organization NORCE have signed a partnership cooperation agreement.

The Horizon Mid-Life-Upgrade (MLU) Program, a collaborative initiative involving France and Italy, has successfully completed its critical design review (CDR), the Organization for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) revealed.

US company Ultra Maritime has unveiled Sea Spear, a ‘first-of-its-kind’ lightweight deployable sonar system to enhance submarine detection capabilities.

UAE-based technology and defense group EDGE Group has unveiled multiple agreements with the Brazilian Navy, designed to enhance Brazil’s naval capabilities.

Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri has held a steel-cutting ceremony for the first of two next-generation FREMM frigates of the EVOLUTION version, known as FREMM EVO.