Equipment & technology
Saudi Arabia orders lightweight torpedoes from Fincantieri’s WASS
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, US seal five landmark deals to expand munitions production
Raytheon has signed five landmark agreements with the US Department of War to expand production of critical munitions and strengthen US defense readiness.
Canadian Coast Guard’s new polar icebreaker program progresses as first steel arrives
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.
AUKUS partners to turbocharge development of robotic, autonomous systems in 2026
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.
TKMS and SpearUAV partner to advance sub-to-air drone capabilities for underwater platforms
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.
Ultra Maritime secures £40 million contract to deliver sonobuoys for Royal Navy
Ultra Maritime has secured a £40 million contract from the UK Ministry of Defense (MoD) to deliver sonobuoys for the Royal Navy’s Merlin maritime patrol helicopter.
Raytheon to develop advanced maritime defense technologies for US
Raytheon, an RTX business, has been selected by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop advanced maritime defense technologies.
US Navy taps L3Harris’ Red Wolf for precision attack strike munition program
L3Harris Technologies has been selected by the US Naval Air Systems Command to develop, test, and manufacture Red Wolf vehicles for the US Marine Corps’ Precision Attack Strike Munition program.
US clears potential $1.7B mid‑life upgrade sale for Spain’s Álvaro de Bazán-class frigates
The US State Department has formally approved a potential foreign military sale (FMS) to Spain, authorizing the modernization of five Spanish Álvaro de Bazán-class (F-100) frigates at an estimated cost of $1.7 billion.
Data Link Solutions scores $248 million US Navy contract to deliver tactical radio system
The US Navy has awarded Data Link Solutions, a joint venture between BAE Systems and Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, a $248 million production contract to deliver hundreds of multifunctional information distribution system joint tactical radio system (MIDS JTRS) terminals.
New mine-hunting system linking surface vessels and underwater robots unveiled in Norway
Norwegian companies Eelume and Maritime Robotics have unveiled a new mine-hunting system that brings together unmanned surface vessels (USVs) and autonomous underwater robots, aiming to improve the safety and effectiveness of mine countermeasures at sea.
US okays $2.3B sale of P-8A aircraft and MK 54 torpedoes to Singapore
The US State Department has approved a possible foreign military sale (FMS) to the Government of Singapore for maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft P-8A, MK 54 lightweight torpedoes, and associated equipment, with an estimated cost of $2.316 billion.
UK injects millions of pounds to boost drone warfare
The UK government has decided to invest millions of pounds in strengthening its capabilities in drone warfare and counter‑drone technology.
Canada backs River-class destroyer project with new land-based test facility
To help bring the Royal Canadian Navy’s (RCN) new River-class destroyer into service and support them throughout their lifecycle, the Department of National Defence (DND) is building a land-based test facility (LBTF) on DND property at Hartlen Point in Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia.