The US Navy advanced its unmanned aerial capabilities by establishing Unmanned Patrol Squadron (VUP) 11, the second operational MQ-4C Triton squadron.
The trilateral AUKUS partnership is moving “full steam ahead” into the delivery phase after the United States completed the review, accelerating plans to field next-generation submarines and advanced defense technologies to bolster deterrence in the Indo-Pacific and Euro-Atlantic regions.
Secretary of the Navy John Phelan has announced a $448 million strategic investment in the Shipbuilding Operating System (Ship OS) to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence and autonomy technologies across the industrial base.
The European Union (EU) and Canada have concluded negotiations granting Canada participation in the new defence procurement instrument, Security Action for Europe (SAFE).
MANGROVE consortium, led by Saab, has been selected by NATO to lead the new Allied Underwater Battlespace Mission Network project (AUWB-MN).
The Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) has announced the integration of the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) into the defense team, marking an important step forward in strengthening Canada’s maritime security.
Classification society ABS has awarded classification to the Saildrone Surveyor, a fully autonomous deepwater unmanned surface vehicle (USV).
Adm. Daryl Caudle has assumed the duties as the 34th Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) of the US Navy during an assumption of office ceremony.
The U.S. State Department has approved a possible foreign military sale to the Government of Bulgaria of naval strike missile coastal defense system (NSM CDS) and related equipment for an estimated cost of $620 million.
American classification society ABS and South Korean heavyweight HD Hyundai have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that opens the door for joint development projects to develop international naval ships.
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.
John Phelan was sworn in as the 79th Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) at the National Archives, on March 25, 2025.
Australia has entered a $200 million agreement with the United States (U.S.) to acquire additional quantities of MK-48 heavy weight torpedoes.
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
