
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.

Hanwha Group has formally entered the Canadian defense market with the launch of Hanwha Defence Canada in Ottawa, appointing former Royal Canadian Navy officer Glenn Copeland as Managing Director and CEO.

BAE Systems received a $184 million contract from the US Marine Corps for the production of 30 additional amphibious combat vehicles (ACVs), a portion of the previously awarded full-rate production (FRP) Lot 5/6 contract.

James Fisher Defence (JFD Global) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ST Engineering Marine to explore new opportunities for collaboration in Singapore and beyond.

Hanwha Defense USA (HDUSA), Hanwha Systems Co (HSC), and US-based collaborative autonomy company HavocAI have joined forces to develop new 61-meter autonomous surface vessels (ASV).

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) has secured a second maintenance contract from the US Navy, further expanding its presence in the US naval maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) market.

Rheinmetall and MBDA in Germany are planning on establishing a joint venture for their naval laser activities in the first quarter of 2026. Based on their existing cooperation since 2019 and the successful implementation of a naval laser demonstrator, the new company will develop and provide high-pe

From quantum navigation under the waves to fully autonomous surface warships and crewless helicopters preparing for flight, navies and defense innovators pushed the boundaries to support their defense strategies in an ever-evolving landscape.

From record-breaking export deals to major fleet expansions and innovative projects, here are the top naval stories our readers found most compelling this year.

Manufacturer of submarine technologies Gabler has expanded its European in-service support capabilities through a trilateral framework agreement covering German, Italian and Portuguese naval fleets.

With its CMS 330 system now adopted by the German Navy, the company continues to foster international collaboration while advancing naval technology and future capabilities.

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with US-based undersea operations specialist Maritime Operations Group (MOG) to accelerate the development, construction, and delivery of next-generation diesel-electric submarines and advanced undersea tec

Spain has decided to place orders for 100 helicopters through the Directorate General for Armament and Material (DGAM) of the Ministry of Defense.

Thales and the Italian Navy are further consolidating their cooperation through logistic support contracts for the navy’s warships.