Industry
Facing new realities amid rising costs: Could future US Navy warships be built at foreign shipyards?
US Senator Mike Lee and US Senator John Curtis have introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at enhancing the readiness and capabilities of the US Navy and US Coast Guard, which could open the door to foreign shipyards to build future US naval vessels.
US Marine Corps unveils 2025 Aviation Plan, introduces Project Eagle
The US Marine Corps has introduced its 2025 Aviation Plan, a comprehensive strategic framework designed to modernize marine aviation and ensure readiness for future conflicts.
GAO: US Navy faces maintenance struggles for combat ships despite additional $1 billion in funding
The US Navy faces significant challenges in maintaining its combat surface ships, even after receiving an additional $1 billion beyond its initial budget requests for maintenance, a new report from the Government Accountability Office found.
Babcock, Atlas Elektronik sign commercial framework agreement to support Royal Navy subs
Babcock and compatriot maritime high technology enterprise Atlas Elektronik UK (AEUK) have signed a commercial framework agreement to ensure readiness of Royal Navy submarines.
Denmark to boost Arctic defense with three new naval vessels
Denmark is set to strengthen its military presence in the Arctic and North Atlantic with the addition of three new naval vessels as part of a newly agreed defense deal.
Navantia completes acquisition of UK’s shipbuilder Harland & Wolff
Navantia UK, a subsidiary of Spanish state-owned shipbuilding company Navantia, has announced the completion of the acquisition of Harland & Wolff’s facilities in Belfast, Appledore, Methil and Arnish.
Babcock receives maintenance contracts for RNZN’s frigate under GSC Program
Babcock Australasia has secured the first Global Supply Chain (GSC) Program contracts for the maintenance work on a Royal New Zealand Navy’s (RNZN) frigate.
Australia to invest additional $262 million to support AUKUS submarine supply chain
The Australian Government has decided to invest an additional $262 million to support local defense industry uplift and develop Australia’s AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine supply chain.
Navantia in discussions to acquire historic British shipbuilder Haarland & Wolff
Navantia UK, a subsidiary of Spanish shipbuilder Navantia, is in discussions with Harland & Wolff, a historic British shipbuilding and fabrication company, to acquire its operations across four sites: Belfast in Northern Ireland, Appledore in the South West of England and Methil and Arnish in Scotla
Lockheed Martin snaps up $11.7 billion contract to produce new batch of F-35 aircraft
American defense firm Lockheed Martin has been awarded undefinitized, firm-fixed-price modification to a previously awarded contract for the production and delivery of 145 F-35 full rate production (FRP) Lot 18 aircraft.
Norway sets aside $241 million to support Ukrainian Navy
Norway has decided to provide NOK 2.7 billion (approximately $241 million) to strengthen the Ukrainian Navy.
Fincantieri, Sparkle join hands on protection and surveillance of submarine cables
Italian shipbuilding major Fincantieri and Sparkle, the first international service provider in Italy, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of innovative technological solutions for the surveillance and protection of submarine telecommunications cables.
Next phase of AUKUS deal unlocked: Industry partners sign tasking statement
The agreement is a significant milestone that will support the delivery of Australia’s conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines for the Royal Australian Navy.
Northrop Grumman kicks off production of France’s E-2D Advanced Hawkeye
Northrop Grumman has started the production of the first E-2D Advanced Hawkeye for the French Navy at the company’s St. Augustine manufacturing facility.