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VTOL drone demonstrates submarine tracking capabilities for Royal Navy
Certo Aerospace has demonstrated a new anti-submarine warfare capability for the Royal Navy, using its CAPSTONE vertical take-off and landing uncrewed air system (VTOL UAS) in a flight test at Keevil Airfield.
Australian Navy names autonomous systems unit
The Royal Australian Navy has formally named the Maritime Autonomous Systems Unit (MASU), marking a new step in the navy’s transition to a more integrated and highly advanced technology‑enabled future force.
Shipbuilding majors discuss expanded naval collaboration in Canada
Hanwha Ocean, the South Korean shipbuilding giant, met with Irving Shipbuilding in Halifax for high-level discussions on potential collaboration spanning naval sustainment, workforce development, industrial participation, supply chain development, and facility modernization.
Navantia signs maintenance deal for Turkish Navy’s flagship TCG Anadolu
Navantia has signed a framework maintenance agreement with the Turkish Naval Shipyards General Directorate (TGM) for Turkish Navy’s amphibious ship TCG Anadolu.
TKMS forges new industrial partnership for Canadian Navy’s submarine program
German shipbuilder TKMS has signed a teaming agreement with Finkl Steel – Sorel, a member of Swiss Steel Group and a Canadian manufacturer of high-performance forged steel components, aimed at strengthening industrial cooperation in support of Canada’s future submarine capabilities.
Contract awarded for design of Canadian Coast Guard’s mid-shore multi-mission vessels
Through the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS), the Government of Canada has awarded a design contract for the mid-shore multi-mission (MSMM) vessels
UKEF secures £128 million submarine rescue deals with Indonesia
UK Export Finance (UKEF) has unlocked £128 million in finance to enable the export of British-made submarine rescue vehicles to the Indonesian Navy.
US Navy to retire USS Boise, redirect funds for new submarine classes
The US Navy has revealed its decision to inactivate the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Boise (SSN 764).
CENTCOM: US Navy’s Arleigh Burke-class destroyers transit Strait of Hormuz to clear mine threat
US naval forces have begun an operation to clear sea mines from the Strait of Hormuz, marking a new phase in Washington’s attempt to reopen one of the world’s most strategically vital waterways after weeks of conflict with Iran.
HAVELSAN, VN Maritime and Piloda Defence forge strategic pact for hybrid naval platforms
Turkish shipbuilder HAVELSAN has signed a strategic agreement with VN Maritime and Piloda Defence to produce manned, unmanned, and hybrid surface platforms in Italy.
French Navy orders five additional CAMCOPTER UAVs from Schiebel
The French Navy has ordered five additional CAMCOPTER S-100 unmanned air vehicles (UAV) from Schiebel.
UK backs Plymouth as maritime autonomy hub with £50M investment
The UK government has unveiled a £50 million defense investment in Plymouth and the South West, aimed at accelerating maritime innovation and supporting the development of autonomous naval technologies.
Damen to build 13 SAR vessels for Turkish Coast Guard
Damen has signed a contract for the delivery of thirteen search and rescue (SAR) 1906 vessels to be operated by the Turkish Coast Guard.
General Dynamics nets $450M deal for next phase of US Marine Corps ARV program
General Dynamics Land Systems has been awarded a $450-million agreement from the US Marine Corps for the pre-production development (PPD) phase of the Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) competition.