
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 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.

BAE Systems Australia – Maritime and BMT have been awarded the Anzac Class Designer Support Contract (DSC) to sustain and enhance the Royal Australian Navy’s Anzac-class frigates.

As the world faces greater geopolitical volatility in 2026, maritime grey-zone threats are becoming a growing concern for ports worldwide, especially those near ongoing regional conflicts.

The US Navy has awarded a $15.38 billion contract modification to General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB) to accelerate production and long-term support for its Columbia-class and Virginia-class submarine programs through 2035.

Leadership of Carrier Air Wing 7 has transitioned as the unit prepares for deployment with Carrier Strike Group 10 (CSG 10).

The US has approved a potential $1 billion foreign military sales package to the UK, expanding technical and engineering support for next-generation nuclear-powered submarines developed under the AUKUS partnership.

Ireland is preparing to introduce new legislation granting the naval service expanded powers to safeguard the country’s maritime domain.

Ireland has unveiled its first National Maritime Security Strategy, setting out a five-year roadmap to protect the state’s sovereign maritime interests, strengthen defence capabilities at sea, and reinforce the legal order across its vast maritime domain.

Australia has announced a $310 million payment for the acquisition of long‑lead items from the United Kingdom to support Australia’s future sovereign conventionally‑armed, nuclear‑powered submarine capability.

Rear Adm. Carlos Sardiello, commander of US Naval Forces Southern Command and US 4th Fleet, relieved Cmdr. James Koffi, as commanding officer of USS Truxtun (DDG 103) on February 22, citing a loss of confidence in his ability to command.

The US Navy has relieved the commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG-87), Capt. Chavius G. Lewis, citing a “loss of confidence in his ability to command.”

The Australian government has announced it will invest $3.9 billion as a down payment to deliver the new submarine construction yard in Osborne.

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.