Vessels
UK drops Type 83 destroyer plans, moves to build at least six hybrid warships
The UK has decided to procure at least six new hybrid warships for the Royal Navy, replacing earlier plans for the Type 83 destroyer as part of a revised approach to maritime air defense that emphasises integration with uncrewed systems and a more distributed fleet design.
French Navy accepts delivery of fourth Barracuda-class submarine
On June 24, 2026, Naval Group delivered the De Grasse, fourth in a series of six nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNs) built for the French Navy under the Barracuda program managed by the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA).
German duo targets containerized mission modules for autonomous naval ops
German defense technology company FLANQ and modular systems specialist Norrenbrock Technik have announced a partnership to co-develop containerized mission modules for autonomous naval operations under FLANQ’s Q-KONTAIN concept.
Belgian Navy christens new minehunter Oostende
The Belgian Navy has christened its new mine countermeasures vessel M940 Oostende, as part of the Belgian-Dutch rMCM program.
Spanish Navy trials new interceptor from Santa Maria-class frigate
The Spanish Navy and defense technology company Destinus have conducted a demonstration launch of the Hornet Block 1 interceptor from the frigate F-81 Santa María.
Spanish Navy’s S-82 submarine begins sea trials
Spanish shipbuilder Navantia has marked a major milestone in its S-80 submarine program as the second-in-class submarine, S-82 Narciso Monturiol, embarked on its first sea trials off the coast of Cartagena.
UK’s specialist minehunting ship arrives in Middle East
The Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessel RFA Lyme Bay has arrived in the Middle East ahead of a potential multinational minehunting operation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Germany cancels F126 frigate program, plans to acquire eight MEKO A-200 frigates instead
Germany’s Ministry of Defense has terminated the troubled F126 frigate procurement program, citing major schedule delays, soaring costs, and unacceptable project risks, and announced plans to replace the vessels with eight MEKO A-200 frigates for the German Navy.
Hellenic Navy’s third FDI frigate kicks off sea trials
French shipbuilder Naval Group has announced that HS Formion, the third FDI frigate built for the Hellenic Navy, has commenced its first sea trials off Lorient, France.
Poland orders Shield AI’s V-BAT drones for naval operations
Poland’s Armament Agency has signed a contract with Shield AI for the acquisition of V-BAT vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) intended to support Polish Navy operations.
Royal Navy puts ‘unusual’ wing-like underwater system through sea trials
The Royal Navy has tested the latest underwater sensing technology during a two-week program of sea trials and at-sea assessment of the ScanFish system.
Naval Group partners with Croatian firms to support Gowind corvette program
French shipbuilder Naval Group has strengthened its industrial cooperation in Croatia through new agreements with local companies INELTEH and INDI-metal, supporting the country’s planned Gowind multi-mission corvette program.
Keel laid for Russian Navy’s Yasen-M nuclear-powered submarine Murmansk
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.
Netherlands inks contract for F21 heavyweight torpedoes for Orka-class subs
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.