Equipment & technology
JFD Global to provide equipment for Polish Navy’s new salvage and rescue vessel Ratownik
James Fisher (JFD Global), a global provider of specialist marine and defense solutions, has secured a contract with PGZ Stocznia Wojenna. The agreement will see JFD Global integrate a combined, hyperbaric and saturation diving system into the Polish Navy’s new salvage and rescue vessel, Ratownik.
BAE Systems to equip US Navy’s Virginia-class subs with modular masts
Defense major BAE Systems has been awarded a $36 million production contract from Lockheed Martin to deliver multifunction modular mast (MMM) systems for integration onto the US Navy’s Virginia-class submarines.
Thales links up with tech firm to advance AI solutions for naval in-service support
Thales Canada and Cohere, a Canadian multinational technology company focused on artificial intelligence, have signed a partnership agreement for advanced AI solutions for naval and maritime in-service support.
UK unveils new undersea warfare technology program
The UK has launched its ambitious Atlantic Bastion program, aiming to strengthen the Royal Navy and transform its submarine-hunting capabilities across the North Atlantic.
Rolls-Royce taps AtkinsRéalis for nuclear propulsion support for UK submarines
Global engineering services and nuclear company AtkinsRéalis Group has been appointed to deliver nuclear propulsion and engineering capabilities to Rolls-Royce Submarines, supporting the UK’s growing submarine program.
Australian Navy tests tri-copter drone on evolved Cape-class patrol boat
The Royal Australian Navy has marked a significant milestone in maritime innovation with the successful first-of-class trials of the Edge 130 tri-copter drone on the evolved Cape-class patrol vessel HMAS Cape Pillar.
Ultra Maritime introduces next-generation ASW platform
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) and Ultra Maritime have launched a strategic partnership aimed at revolutionizing anti-submarine warfare (ASW) through unmanned aerial technology.
Kongsberg Discovery teams up with Danish company on ROTV platforms
Norwegian Kongsberg Discovery and Danish MacArtney Underwater Technology have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to integrate Kongsberg’s towed sensing systems onto MacArtney’s remotely operated towed vehicle (ROTV) platforms.
BAE Systems wins $22M US Navy contract for Mk 41 VLS canisters
Defense company BAE Systems has been awarded a $22 million contract by the US Navy to produce missile canisters for the Mk 41 vertical launching system (VLS).
Australia’s Hunter-class frigate program moves forward
Australia’s next-generation Hunter-class frigates have taken a significant step forward, with the Sonar 2087 handling systems completing factory acceptance tests.
Dutch duo joins Naval Group’s Orka-class submarine team
Naval Group has strengthened its Dutch industrial partnerships for the Royal Netherlands Navy’s future Orka-class submarines, signing two new contracts with Dutch companies Van Halteren Technologies and Nevesbu during the NEDS 2025 defense exhibition in Rotterdam.
German Navy to purchase Canada’s CMS 330 under $1 billion deal
The German Navy has selected Lockheed Martin Canada’s combat management system 330 (CMS 330) for its surface fleet, marking a major boost in bilateral defense cooperation and naval interoperability.
French trio to deliver inertial navigation system for French Navy’s Mistral-class carriers
French companies CNN MCO, Thales, and CS GROUP have entered into a strategic partnership to equip the French Navy’s amphibious helicopter carriers (AHC) with a new, highly resilient inertial navigation system designed for electronic warfare environments.
Lockheed Martin and Diehl Defence to combine air defense capabilities for global naval programs
Lockheed Martin and Diehl Defence have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore combining both companies’ air defense capabilities for international surface combat vessel programs for navies around the world.