Vessels
UK to build up to 12 attack submarines as part of AUKUS program
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.
Turkish Navy’s third Reis-class submarine hits the water
The Turkish Defense Ministry announced that TCG Muratreis, the third submarine in Türkiye’s Reis-class series, has been launched.
Navantia splashes Morocco’s new Avante 1800 OPV
Spanish shipbuilding company Navantia has splashed a new offshore patrol vessel (OPV) for the Royal Moroccan Navy at its San Fernando shipyard.
Kongsberg scores equipment contract for seven new Danish SAR vessels
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.
Naval Group rolls out French Navy’s fourth Barracuda-class submarine
French shipbuilding heavyweight Naval Group has rolled out the fourth Barracuda-class nuclear attack submarine (SSN).
UK’s first Type 31 frigate breaks cover (VIDEO)
Defense company Babcock International unveiled the first Type 31 frigate built for the Royal Navy at its Rosyth site on May 28, 2025.
Hellenic Navy’s first FDI frigate begins sea trials in France
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.
UK’s first Type 26 frigate named in Glasgow (VIDEO)
HMS Glasgow, the first of eight Type 26 frigates being built by BAE Systems for the Royal Navy, has been officially named.
Finnish Navy’s first Pohjanmaa-class corvette hits the water
The Finnish Navy’s first Pohjanmaa-class corvette in the Squadron 2020 Project has been launched at Rauma shipyard.
STM introduces new multi-role support ship design
Turkish shipbuilding major STM has unveiled an innovative design to meet modern naval operational needs, the new multi-role support ship (MRSS).
Italian Navy’s second LSS aces series of sea trials in Gulf of Naples
The Italian Navy’s newest logistic support ship (LSS), the Atlante, has concluded a series of sea trials in the Gulf of Naples, marking a significant phase in its journey toward its official delivery, scheduled by the end of the year.
BMT and BAE Systems to jointly bid for Anzac-class frigate design support contract
BMT has entered an exclusive partnership with BAE Systems Australia to bid for the Anzac-class frigate design support contract.
Lithuanian Navy commissions new Damen-built tugboat
The new LNS H–24 tugboat was inaugurated into the Lithuanian Navy and christened at a ceremony at the Klaipėda Cruise Ship Terminal.
Finland: Keel laid for second Pohjanmaa-class corvette
The keel for the Finnish Navy’s second Pohjanmaa-class corvette in the Squadron 2020 Project was laid at the Rauma Shipyard on May 8, 2025.