Equipment & technology
Shipbuilding majors discuss expanded naval collaboration in Canada
Hanwha Ocean, the South Korean shipbuilding giant, met with Irving Shipbuilding in Halifax for high-level discussions on potential collaboration spanning naval sustainment, workforce development, industrial participation, supply chain development, and facility modernization.
MBDA’s AKERON LP wraps up test against moving sea target
Defense company MBDA has carried out a new development test of its AKERON LP missile, demonstrating advanced guidance and data transmission capabilities during an engagement against a moving sea target.
Freire Shipyard launches new diving support vessel for Spanish Navy
Spanish shipbuilder Freire Shipyard has launched a new diving support vessel, NB-739 A22 Proserpina, for the Spanish Navy.
Navantia signs maintenance deal for Turkish Navy’s flagship TCG Anadolu
Navantia has signed a framework maintenance agreement with the Turkish Naval Shipyards General Directorate (TGM) for Turkish Navy’s amphibious ship TCG Anadolu.
TKMS forges new industrial partnership for Canadian Navy’s submarine program
German shipbuilder TKMS has signed a teaming agreement with Finkl Steel – Sorel, a member of Swiss Steel Group and a Canadian manufacturer of high-performance forged steel components, aimed at strengthening industrial cooperation in support of Canada’s future submarine capabilities.
Contract awarded for design of Canadian Coast Guard’s mid-shore multi-mission vessels
Through the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS), the Government of Canada has awarded a design contract for the mid-shore multi-mission (MSMM) vessels
UKEF secures £128 million submarine rescue deals with Indonesia
UK Export Finance (UKEF) has unlocked £128 million in finance to enable the export of British-made submarine rescue vehicles to the Indonesian Navy.
US Navy to retire USS Boise, redirect funds for new submarine classes
The US Navy has revealed its decision to inactivate the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Boise (SSN 764).
Babcock to continue supporting Royal Navy’s surface ships
Babcock has secured a two‑year extension to our Future Maritime Support Programme (FMSP) contract with the UK Ministry of Defense (MOD), ensuring the continued delivery of vital fleet and infrastructure support for the Royal Navy’s surface ships.
US Navy to block Hormuz Strait
US President Donald Trump has ordered the US Navy to block ships from entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz.
Metal Shark completes deliveries under US Navy 40PB Flight 1 program
Metal Shark has completed production of the US Navy’s 40-foot Patrol Boat (40PB) Flight 1 program, marking a major milestone in the company’s support of Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC).
US Navy’s new Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer enters service
The US Navy has welcomed a new Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer to the fleet, USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. (DDG 124), during a commissioning ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk.
CENTCOM: US Navy’s Arleigh Burke-class destroyers transit Strait of Hormuz to clear mine threat
US naval forces have begun an operation to clear sea mines from the Strait of Hormuz, marking a new phase in Washington’s attempt to reopen one of the world’s most strategically vital waterways after weeks of conflict with Iran.
HAVELSAN, VN Maritime and Piloda Defence forge strategic pact for hybrid naval platforms
Turkish shipbuilder HAVELSAN has signed a strategic agreement with VN Maritime and Piloda Defence to produce manned, unmanned, and hybrid surface platforms in Italy.