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After a decade of transformation, UK Commando Force is born
The UK has renamed 3 Commando Brigade as the UK Commando Force as part of the ongoing modernization of the Royal Marines and wider amphibious warfare capabilities.
NATO kicks off TFX-Arctic to test uncrewed systems in High North
On June 6, the NATO research vessel Alliance departed La Spezia, Italy, bound for the High North and Arctic, marking the start of Task Force X (TFX)-Arctic, a new NATO initiative aimed at strengthening the Alliance’s situational awareness and presence in the region.
New AUKUS submarine support site launched in Western Australia
A new naval support site has been established in Perth, Western Australia, as part of the AUKUS trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
US Navy removes entire command team at SRF-JRMC in Yokosuka
The US Navy has relieved three senior personnel at the Naval Ship Repair Facility and Japan Regional Maintenance Center in Yokosuka, Japan.
Austal signs naval classification agreements with DNV, Lloyd’s Register
Austal Defence Shipbuilding Australia has signed long-term agreements with Lloyd’s Register and DNV Australia to provide naval classification services for the Australian Army’s Landing Craft Medium (LCM) and Landing Craft Heavy (LCH) programs.
Australia’s nuclear sub fleet to be built on used US boats under revised AUKUS plan
Australia is set to receive used nuclear-powered submarines from the United States under a revised AUKUS agreement, replacing an earlier plan that envisaged a mix of new-build and in-service boats as Canberra works toward establishing its first conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarine capabil
Australian company to build first 3D-printed uncrewed surface vessel
Australian company Hyperion Systems has unveiled the southern hemisphere’s first 3D printed uncrewed surface vessel (USV), marking a major milestone for advanced manufacturing and autonomous maritime capability in Western Australia (WA).
Babcock and Truflo Marine expand AUKUS industrial cooperation
Babcock and Truflo Marine have launched a pilot initiative to strengthen UK-Australia submarine sustainment supply chains under AUKUS, with Australian-made valve components set to support the sustainment of the Royal Navy’s Astute-class submarine fleet.
ROK Navy’s KSS-III submarine arrives in Canada
Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy KSS-III submarine, known as Dosan Ahn Changho, has arrived at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Esquimalt, just outside of Victoria, British Columbia.
UK and Norwegian navies strengthen drone warfare in Arctic waters
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 SW, Nauta Shiprepair Yard team up on Polish Miecznik frigate program
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 receives ninth Mogami-class frigate Natori
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.
Australia selects combat systems integrator for Virginia-class submarines
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 kicks off $11 billion upgrade program for ageing Collins-class subs
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.