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Hanwha Ocean, Babcock join forces on Canadian Patrol Submarine Project
Hanwha Ocean and Babcock Canada have joined forces to pursue a joint approach for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP).
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.
Former RCN officer to lead Hanwha’s push for Canada’s next submarine fleet
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 to produce 30 additional amphibious combat vehicles for US Marines
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.
JFD Global, ST Engineering to explore new collab opportunities in Singapore
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, HavocAI to develop autonomous surface vessels
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 HHI nets maintenance contract for US Navy’s logistics support vessel
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 to team up on naval laser activities
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
World’s firsts: Naval breakthroughs in 2025
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Gabler signs trilateral framework agreement to support European submarine fleets
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.
CMS gains momentum: Lockheed Martin Canada on German partnership, future projects and naval tech
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, US undersea tech provider join hands on next-gen subs
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 orders 100 helicopters for defense forces
Spain has decided to place orders for 100 helicopters through the Directorate General for Armament and Material (DGAM) of the Ministry of Defense.