L3Harris Technologies has received its largest full-rate production contract for communications systems from General Dynamics Electric Boat to deliver 26 shipsets for Virginia- and Columbia-class submarines.
German company Anschütz has delivered and commissioned its SYNAPSIS integrated navigation and bridge system (INBS) for the first vessel of the Brazilian Navy’s new Tamandaré-class frigate program.
Sweden has commissioned Rheinmetall to supply eight Seasnake 30 weapon systems for the Swedish Navy.
American defense giant HII and Path Robotics have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore the integration of Path’s physical artificial intelligence (AI) for welding into shipbuilding operations.
Russel Metals is the latest Canadian company to join Irving Shipbuilding’s supply chain to support the construction of the new River-class destroyers (RCD) for the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN).
Modest Tree, a Nova Scotia–founded defense technology company, has been awarded a $32-million subcontract by Fleetway to deliver immersive, design-derived training systems supporting the Royal Canadian Navy’s transition from Halifax-class frigates to its future River-class destroyers.
Defense company Lockheed Martin Australia has been awarded a new nine-month extension of its Aegis sustainment program for the Royal Australian Navy’s Hobart-class guided missile destroyers.
French shipbuilder Naval Group has invested in the capital of cortAIx France, joining Thales to address major challenges related to integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into critical defense systems.
Saronic has been selected to support the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s (DARPA) Pulling Guard program, an initiative aimed at developing and demonstrating semi-autonomous escort systems to enhance the survivability of unarmed logistics vessels against emerging threats.
Fincantieri, through its subsidiary WASS Submarine Systems, has secured a major contract from the Ministry of Defense of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the supply of MU90 lightweight torpedoes.
Raytheon has signed five landmark agreements with the US Department of War to expand production of critical munitions and strengthen US defense readiness.
Algoma Steel has shipped the first plates of Ontario-produced steel to Davie Shipyard in Quebec, where they will be used in the construction of the Canadian Coast Guard’s new icebreaking vessel, Polar Max, marking an important milestone in the program’s progress.
The AUKUS nations have decided to intensify efforts to accelerate the development and integration of robotic and autonomous maritime systems in 2026, building on last year’s successful trials and technology demonstrations.
German shipbuilding company TKMS has signed a framework agreement with Israel’s SpearUAV to advance sub-to-air loitering unmanned aerial system (UAS) capabilities for underwater platforms.
