
Baltic Workboats and Western Baltija Shipbuilding, part of the BLRT Grupp, have signed a contract for the hull construction of an 80-meter pilot base vessel commissioned by Vloot DAB, the state-owned fleet operator of Belgium.

Italian shipyard Intermarine (IMMSI industrial group – IMS.MI) and the Italian Ministry of Defense – Directorate of Naval Armaments (NAVARM) have entered into a framework agreement to ensure the maintenance of the operational capabilities of the minehunters of the Italian Navy.

Babcock International has been awarded a three-year contract to prepare for the first nuclear defueling of a decommissioned Trafalgar-class submarine in over 20 years.

French shipbuilding major Naval Group has launched the third FDI frigate, HS FORMION, built for the Hellenic Navy.

Babcock has completed a significant step in the UK’s pioneering effort to dismantle and recycle a decommissioned nuclear-powered submarine.

Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) and Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace have entered a cooperation agreement aimed at fostering further close industrial collaboration to support the defense requirements of Norway, Germany, and other allied countries.

The Russian Navy has launched the latest Project 11711 landing ship, Vladimir Andreyev.

The UK government has unveiled a major expansion of its defence capabilities, including plans to build up to 12 new conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines as part of the SSN-AUKUS program.

The Turkish Defense Ministry announced that TCG Muratreis, the third submarine in Türkiye’s Reis-class series, has been launched.

Spanish shipbuilding company Navantia has splashed a new offshore patrol vessel (OPV) for the Royal Moroccan Navy at its San Fernando shipyard.

Kongsberg Maritime has entered into a contract with compatriot shipbuilder Maritime Partner for the delivery of waterjets and control systems for seven new search and rescue (SAR) vessels.

French shipbuilding heavyweight Naval Group has rolled out the fourth Barracuda-class nuclear attack submarine (SSN).

Defense company Babcock International unveiled the first Type 31 frigate built for the Royal Navy at its Rosyth site on May 28, 2025.

The first FDI frigate for the Hellenic Navy, HS Kimon, started its first sea trials on May 21, 2025, in Lorient, French shipbuilder Naval Group revealed.