Equipment & technology
UK warships uncover secret Russian submarine operation near British waters (PHOTO)
The British military has exposed a covert Russian submarine operation in and around UK waters, forcing the vessels to retreat back to Russia, the UK Ministry of Defense revealed.
Hensoldt secures contracts for 50 coastal surveillance radars
Sensor solutions provider Hensoldt UK has secured two contracts with SRT Marine System Solutions (SRT), a UK-based civil-defence maritime surveillance systems company, to supply a total of 50 radar systems for deployment within integrated national coastal surveillance systems.
UK backs Plymouth as maritime autonomy hub with £50M investment
The UK government has unveiled a £50 million defense investment in Plymouth and the South West, aimed at accelerating maritime innovation and supporting the development of autonomous naval technologies.
Damen to build 13 SAR vessels for Turkish Coast Guard
Damen has signed a contract for the delivery of thirteen search and rescue (SAR) 1906 vessels to be operated by the Turkish Coast Guard.
General Dynamics nets $450M deal for next phase of US Marine Corps ARV program
General Dynamics Land Systems has been awarded a $450-million agreement from the US Marine Corps for the pre-production development (PPD) phase of the Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) competition.
BAE Systems, BMT win $163M deal to support Australian Navy’s Anzac-class frigates
BAE Systems Australia – Maritime and BMT have been awarded the Anzac Class Designer Support Contract (DSC) to sustain and enhance the Royal Australian Navy’s Anzac-class frigates.
TKMS joins hands with E3 Lithium to work on Canadian Navy’s submarine program
TKMS has signed a teaming agreement with Canadian lithium company E3 Lithium to establish a strategic framework for cooperation in support of Canada’s future submarine capabilities under the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP).
Ultra Maritime scores US Navy contract for AN/SSQ-125B sonobuoys
Ultra Maritime has received a contract for low-rate initial production (LRIP) of the AN/SSQ-125B sonobuoys from the US Navy.
HII and GMR join forces on physical AI for manned and unmanned shipbuilding
HII and GrayMatter Robotics (GMR) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) today to explore the integration of GMR’s Physical AI into shipbuilding operations that could accelerate throughput.
UK awards Teledyne contract for autonomous underwater vehicles and floats
Teledyne Marine, part of Technologies Incorporated, has been awarded a contract by the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) in support of the Royal Navy’s Future Maritime Data Gathering (FMDG) – Persistent Oceanographic Data Collect
Northrop Grumman secures expanded SEWIP Block 3 order
The US Navy has awarded Northrop Grumman a contract modification for up to nine additional Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (SEWIP) Block 3 systems.
Indra develops new satellite communications terminal for submarines
Defense and aerospace company Indra has completed the development and certification testing of its new satellite communications terminal for submarines, the TSUB‑40Ka.
Royal Navy turns RFA Lyme Bay into drone mothership for mine warfare
The Royal Navy is stepping up its mine hunting capabilities with new uncrewed equipment being added to the Royal Fleet Auxiliary Bay-class ship RFA Lyme Bay in the coming days.
Kratos to supply rocket motors and TVC kits for US Navy programs
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has been awarded a $49 million contract by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) to produce and deliver Oriole solid rocket motors and thrust vector control (TVC) nozzle kits.