The UK and Norwegian navies have conducted Exercise Tamber Shield 2026 in the fjords around Bergen, testing advanced drone integration, missile evasion tactics, and counter-fast attack operations in a demanding Arctic environment.
PGZ Stocznia Wojenna (PGZ SW) and Nauta Shiprepair Yard have signed an agreement for the construction of the GB02 aft block of the hull of the frigate ORP Burza, the second vessel being built under the Miecznik program for the Polish Navy.
Japan has received frigate Natori from local shipbuilder Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), marking the delivery of the ninth vessel in the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s (JMSDF) Mogami-class program.
AUKUS in Australia is taking another significant step forward with the Australian Government selecting Lockheed Martin Australia as the preferred combat system integration partner for Australia’s future fleet of Virginia-class submarines.
Australia has launched the life extension program for its Collins-class submarines, with HMAS Farncomb set to become the first boat to undergo major sustainment and upgrade work.
Spanish shipbuilder Navantia has started up two of four diesel generators on the Spanish Navy’s first frigate of the F110 program.
Shipbuilding company Naval Group has launched the second defense and intervention (FDI) frigate ordered by France’s defense procurement agency, the DGA, for the French Navy.
Malaysia is seeking more than $250 million in compensation from Norway after Oslo revoked export approvals for a naval strike missile system intended for the Royal Malaysian Navy.
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Navantia UK has unveiled a new model for a large autonomous surface vessel to support the ‘hybrid navy’ of the future.
Cellula Robotics and Metron have signed a 10-year agreement to jointly develop and deliver autonomous undersea capabilities for the US defense market.
Finnish technology group Wärtsilä has signed a 10-year lifecycle agreement with the Finnish Border Guard to support the operational readiness and maintenance of the agency’s offshore patrol vessel fleet in the Baltic Sea.
Leonardo has signed a major contract with EDGE Group’s Naval Arm, Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB), to provide next-generation naval combat systems for the Falaj 3 configuration for the Kuwait Navy Al Dorra missile boat program.
The Swedish government has completed a down-select process, choosing France’s Naval Group as the preferred supplier for Sweden’s next-generation frigates under the Luleå-class program.
