A keel-laying ceremony was held for the Russian Navy’s Yasen-M-class multipurpose nuclear-powered submarine Murmansk at Sevmash Shipyard, a part of United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC), on June 17, 2026.
German naval shipbuilder TKMS has awarded Valbruna ASW an initial order for approximately 70 tonnes of non-magnetic submarine steel as part of efforts to support the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP).
The US Navy has taken delivery of a new ship-to-shore connector (SSC), landing craft, air cushion (LCAC) 116, from defence manufacturer Textron Systems.
The Netherlands Ministry of Defense and France’s Naval Group have signed a contract for the supply of F21 heavyweight torpedoes to equip the Royal Netherlands Navy’s future Orka-class submarines.
American shipbuilder HII has delivered f the first REMUS 130 unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) to a US ally, marking a major milestone for the production of this next-generation autonomous underwater vehicle.
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has awarded a contract to BUVI Scandinavia AB for the delivery of EvoLogics Sonobot 5 unmanned surface vessels (USVs) to the Swedish Armed Forces.
The Royal Navy has commissioned a new ‘unique’ minehunting ship, HMS Stirling Castle, on the banks of the Firth of Forth in Scotland.
Canadian shipbuilding company Irving Shipbuilding has laid the keel for the first River-class destroyer (RCD), the future HMCS Fraser, for the Royal Canadian Navy.
The US Navy and Lockheed Martin have completed the first phase of the F-35C LRASM Flight Sciences Test Program after a series of integration flight tests from September 2024 to April 2026.
Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Colorado (SSN 788) completed a scheduled maintenance period at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY & IMF) 29 days ahead of schedule, June 10, 2026.
US defense technology companies Saronic and Castelion have teamed up to develop and demonstrate a hypersonic launch capability from an unmanned surface vessel.
The US Department of State has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Italy worth an estimated $30.6 million, covering seven assault amphibious vehicles (AAVs) sourced from US Marine Corps stock, along with associated support equipment and logistics services.
The US Navy has accepted delivery of USNS Sojourner Truth (T-AO 210), the sixth ship in the John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler program, from General Dynamics NASSCO in San Diego.
Australian shipbuilder Austal has launched the first Evolved Cape–class patrol boat (ECCPB) for the Australian Border Force (ABF).
