
The Indian Navy has held a keel-laying ceremony for the fourth next-generation offshore patrol vessel (OPV) at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL).

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.

Seaspan Victoria Shipyards (Seaspan) has delivered HMCS Calgary back to the Royal Canadian Navy, marking the successful completion of the second full docking work period.

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

UAE-based technology and defense group EDGE Group has signed a landmark AED 9 billion ($2.45 billion) defense contract with the Kuwait Ministry of Defense for the Falaj 3-class offshore patrol vessels (OPVs).

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 US Navy has awarded a contract to commercially dismantle and dispose of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65).

Dutch shipbuilding heavyweight Damen has completed an extensive maintenance program on the Royal Navy of Oman’s sail training vessel, Shabab Oman II.

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 Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Delaware (SSN 791) completed the first-ever torpedo tube deployment and recovery of the Yellow Moray UUV while operating in the U.S. European Command (EUCOM) area.

Babcock Australasia (Babcock) has expanded its servicing portfolio to include Arafura-class offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) by completing intermediate maintenance availability (IMAV) on the Australian Navy’s NUSHIP Arafura.