
Exail has announced the signing of an order for several hundred K-STER mine neutralization drones, destined for several navies. This new order, worth around EUR 40 million, is the second-largest order for K-STER drones ever recorded, just after the EUR 60 million order received in 2024. The K-STER d

From new frigates and patrol vessels to next-generation autonomous platforms, these projects are redefining maritime power and marking a new era in naval operations.

Türkiye has enriched its naval fleet with the induction of a new submarine and unmanned systems at a ceremony in Istanbul, highlighting both technological progress and the growing role of domestic industry in naval defense.

Kraken Robotics and TKMS ATLAS UK have demonstrated the KATFISH unmanned surface vessel launch and recovery system (USV-LARS) from TKMS ATLAS UK’s ARCIMS USV.

Defense giant Babcock has unveiled its new Autonomous and Remote, Maritime Operational Response – Force (ARMOR Force) concept, a networked architecture of autonomous and remote maritime systems designed to supercharge the UK’s next-generation naval capability.

The Royal Navy’s first crewless helicopter is one step from taking to the skies after completing successful trials on the ground.

France has taken delivery of Rigel, the second unmanned surface vessel (USV) under the Maritime Mine Counter Measures (MMCM) program.

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has launched its first DEEP underwater drone system during a demonstration mission at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center of La Spezia.

Italian shipbuilding heavyweight Fincantieri has signed a strategic agreement with local start-up Defcomm to accelerate the development of autonomous surface units.

Provider of intelligent navigation solutions Zeabuz and Dutch shipbuilding major Damen Shipyards Group have launched a new defense and security autonomy platform during the Damen Maritime Festival.

Eureka Naval Craft, Aircat Vessels, and classification society American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) have signed an agreement to accelerate safe development of high-speed unmanned and autonomous surface vessels (USVs/ASVs) for both naval defense and offshore energy operations.

The SANCAR armed unmanned surface vehicle (AUSV), developed jointly by Havelsan and Yonca Shipyard, has completed live-fire trials in the Marmara Sea.

Thales and American defense major HII have completed integration and field exercise of the Thales SAMDIS 600 sonar with HII’s next-generation REMUS 620 medium unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV).

UK defense giant BAE Systems has signed a 10-year exclusive agreement with Canadian company Cellula Robotics to continue working together on Herne, a new autonomous submarine developed specifically for military use.