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General Dynamics wins $1 billion contract modification for Virginia-class submarines
General Dynamics Electric Boat has been awarded a $1 billion undefinitized contract modification from the U.S. Department of Defense, allowing the company to purchase long lead time materials for Virginia Class Block VI submarines.
New era for US Navy: John Phelan takes oath as 79th SECNAV
John Phelan was sworn in as the 79th Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) at the National Archives, on March 25, 2025.
Australia to acquire new MK-48 torpedoes under $200 million deal with US
Australia has entered a $200 million agreement with the United States (U.S.) to acquire additional quantities of MK-48 heavy weight torpedoes.
Australia launches AUKUS submarine industry strategy
The Australian Government has launched the AUKUS submarine industry strategy, which outlines the prioritization framework that is expected to give businesses the confidence to invest in their own technical capabilities, personnel and facilities.
CCC to supply QinetiQ’s UAV to US Navy
Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC), a government-to-government contracting agency, has been awarded a $14 million contract with the United States Department of Defense (U.S. DoD) to supply QinetiQ’s uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV), Vindicator, and related services to the Naval Air Warfare Center We
Thales-led defense project to enhance Europe’s underwater warfare capabilities
Within the European Defense Fund (EDF) framework, French company Thales is leading a defense project SEACURE to achieve a sovereign European capability in future autonomous anti-submarine and seabed warfare.
Australia plans to inject up to $159 billion into naval shipbuilding sector over the next decade
Australia has released the 2024 Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment Plan, which outlines the government’s record investment of up to $159 billion over the next decade.
Data Link Solutions nets US Navy MIDS JTRS contract worth up to $1 billion
Data Link Solutions (DLS), a joint venture between BAE Systems and Collins Aerospace, has been awarded a contract from the US Navy to provide the multifunctional information distribution system joint tactical radio system (MIDS JTRS).
First hybrid police boat debuts in Port of Hamburg
Germany’s Port of Hamburg has received its first hybrid police boat which is expected to help it achieve the goal of becoming climate-neutral by 2040.
AUKUS partners strengthen ties with another agreement
Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States have reached another significant AUKUS milestone, with the signing of an agreement to enable cooperation that is essential to Australia’s capacity to safely build, operate and maintain a conventionally‑armed, nuclear-powered submarine capability.
Royal Navy’s HMS Trent seizes nearly £17M of drugs in the Caribbean Sea
Royal Navy Batch 2 River-class offshore patrol vessel HMS Trent has seized drugs with a street value of £16.7 million (about $21.2 million) in two separate blows to drug runners in the Caribbean.
Italian Navy to lead International Red Sea Task Force
The U.S. Navy turned over command of Combined Task Force (CTF) 153 to the Italian Navy during a change of command ceremony at the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) headquarters on April 3.
HD Hyundai Heavy to build 4 warships for Peruvian Navy
South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has secured a $463 million order to build four vessels for the Peruvian Navy together with Peru’s state-owned shipbuilder SIMA Peru.
Mexican Navy contracts Thordon Bearings to reduce waterjet impeller cavitation damage
Canada’s Thordon Bearings has secured a second major Mexican Navy contract for the supply of its water-lubricated SXL wear rings for retrofit installation to the waterjet propulsion nozzles on 25 interceptor patrol vessels.