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Swedish Södermanland-class submarine operates under NATO command in Baltops 25Sweden is taking part in Baltops 25 with a Södermanland-class submarine, operating directly under NATO command from Allied Maritime Command near London. News-Übersicht

Forum Energy Technologies to Supply LR600 Submarine Rescue System for Indonesian Navy – Naval NewsAt the Indo Defence 2025, FET announced that it has secured a contract to supply LR600 Submarine Rescue Vehicle for the Indonesian Navy. News-Übersicht

Russia’s K-329 Belgorod Is a Submarine MothershipAs the world’s longest operational submarine, equipped with the unprecedented Poseidon torpedo and deep-sea submersibles, the Belgorod represents a new frontier in undersea warfare. News-Übersicht

UK Awards Nuclear Submarine Defueling Contract to BabcockBabcock received a $153 million contract from the UK to prepare for the nuclear defueling of four decommissioned Trafalgar-class submarines. News-Übersicht

UK Dstl tests underwater robot to clear unexploded ordnanceThe UK’s Dstl has tested an underwater robot designed to enhance the Royal Navy’s maritime security capabilities. News-Übersicht

UK Adopts Rugged Robot to Thwart Undersea SabotageThe UK’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has adopted a cutting-edge underwater robot designed to protect the country’s critical subsea infrastructure. News-Übersicht

China’s AI Torpedo Tech Claims to See Through Submarine DecoysChina is working on an artificial intelligence-powered targeting system for high-speed torpedoes, designed to help them tell real submarines apart from decoys. News-Übersicht

Plans for the Royal Navy’s Extra Large Underwater Autonomous Vehicle – XV Excalibur | Navy LookoutThe Royal Navy’s Xtra Large Uncrewed Underwater Vehicle – project CETUS News-Übersicht

Babcock awarded contract to begin defueling decommissioned nuclear submarines stored at Devonport | Navy LookoutIndependent Royal Navy news and analysis News-Übersicht

Babcock demonstrate new disposal methods on UK legacy submarinesBabcock has begun dismantling the first of 26 decommissioned submarines in the UK, of which the first is HMS Swiftsure, a 50-year-old SSN. News-Übersicht

Babcock Secures Contract to Support First Nuclear Submarine Defueling Operations in 20 years – Naval NewsBabcock has been awarded a three-year contract to prepare for the first nuclear defueling of a decommissioned Royal Navy Trafalgar-class submarine in over 20 years. News-Übersicht

LIMA 2025: Maintenance and Repair Contract Signed For Malaysia’s Scorpene-class Submarines – Naval NewsMalaysia’s defense ministry signed a contract with BHIC Submarine Engineering Services for maintenance and repair work on the Royal Malaysian Navy’s two Scorpene-class attack submarines during LIMA 2025 News-Übersicht

Pentagon Awards $5 Billion Virginia Sub Contract to Boost ProductionThe Defense Logistics Agency has contracted six small businesses in support of expediting the construction of Virginia-class submarines. News-Übersicht

Fin removal marks significant milestone for Babcock’s SSN Dismantling Project – Naval NewsBabcock announced that they have reached a major milestone on the demonstrator programme to fully dismantle and recycle a UK decommissioned nuclear-powered submarine, with the first major cut made on the demonstrator submarine’s exterior. News-Übersicht

USS Delaware completes first submarine torpedo tube launch and recovery of UUVThe USS Delaware (SSN 791), a Virginia-class attack submarine, has successfully conducted Yellow Moray Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) operations in the U.S. European Command area of operations. News-Übersicht

HD Hyundai Explores Joint Development of Small Subs With Portuguese NavyHD Hyundai Heavy Industries has signed an agreement with the Portuguese Navy to explore the joint development of futuristic small submarines. News-Übersicht

Turkey Launches Third Reis SubmarineThe Turkish Ministry of Defence has rolled out its third Reis-class submarine at the Gölcük Naval Shipyard in Kocaeli. News-Übersicht

Government commits to building 12 SSN-AUKUS submarines | Navy LookoutIndependent Royal Navy news and analysis News-Übersicht

UK to invest in nuclear warheads and build 12 SSN-AUKUS boatsThe UK Ministry of Defence revealed that it will invest £15bn in its sovereign nuclear warheads while pledging to build up to 12 SSNs. News-Übersicht

tkMS pitches 212CD submarine for Royal Canadian Navy and opens office in Ottawathyssenkrupp Marine Systems (tkMS) has opened a representative office in Ottawa to deepen cooperation with Canadian stakeholders and reinforce its local footprint. News-Übersicht

UK to build 12 nuclear submarines and invest £15 billion in warhead programme, Starmer announcesThe UK is to build up to 12 new nuclear-powered attack submarines and invest £15 billion in its nuclear warhead programme. News-Übersicht

USS Delaware submarine launch and recovery of Yellow MorayThe US Navy’s USS Delaware completed the launch and recovery recovery of Yellow Moray (UUV) within the area of responsibility of EUCOM. News-Übersicht

DLA Maritime Mechanicsburg awards $5 billion contract to boost Virginia-class submarine supportThe Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime Mechanicsburg has awarded a $5 billion contract to six small businesses to expedite support for Virginia-class submarines and active surface ships. News-Übersicht

Latvian Startup Develops Underwater Drones for the BalticsLatvian startup SUBmerge Baltic presented its PIKE underwater drone line at Drone Summit 2025 in Riga, highlighting ongoing development efforts. News-Übersicht

Saab and CAE partner to develop training solution for Canada’s future submarine fleetSaab and Canadian training technology leader CAE have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on a training and simulation solution for Canada’s next generation of submarines. News-Übersicht

America Just Discovered a Century-Old Submarine Wreck Off the California CoastThe Navy’s early experience with submarines was a constant drumbeat of human tragedy. News-Übersicht

Naval Group Rolls Out France’s Fourth Barracuda SubmarineNaval Group has rolled out the fourth Barracuda nuclear attack submarine (SSN), the De Grasse, in Cherbourg, France. News-Übersicht

Naval Group rolls out fourth Barracuda-class submarineNaval Group rolled out the French Navy’s fourth Barracuda class nuclear attack submarine, at its yard in Cherbourg, Normandy. News-Übersicht

Naval Group rolls out fourth Barracuda-class submarine De Grasse for sea trials preparationOn May 27, the De Grasse, the fourth Barracuda-class nuclear attack submarine, was successfully rolled out from its construction hall to the DME floating platform-type shiplift. News-Übersicht

AUKUS Forum: Australia to build Virginia-class submarinesThe Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarine stands as one of the most advanced and capable undersea platforms in the world. News-Übersicht

HMS Victorious’ deep maintenance period begins dry-docking phase | Navy LookoutIndependent Royal Navy news and analysis News-Übersicht

Netherlands abandons Tomahawk integration in submarines – Naval NewsProhibitive cost and time overheads associated with re-starting production of the torpedo tube launched (TTL) variant of Tomahawk have led the Netherlands to abandon News-Übersicht

Exail to supply multiple robotic systems for MCM to the Singapore Navy – Naval NewsAs part of the ambitious modernization program of the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) mine countermeasures capabilities, Exail has been selected through several contracts to provide a significant portion of the deliverables for this drone-based solution….

Belgian Navy Trials Exail R7 ROV for Underwater Mine OperationsThe Spanish Navy has tested the Exail R7 remotely operated vehicle for realistic missions at a mine countermeasures exercise in the Balearic Sea. News-Übersicht

Rückverlegung des russischen U-Boots „Krasnodar“ in die OstseeAm 7. Mai 2025 passierte das diesel-elektrische angetriebene U-Boot „Krasnodar“ (B-265) in Begleitung des Hochseeschleppers „Evgeniy Churov“ die dänischen Meerengen auf dem Weg vom Mittelmeer zurück in die Ostsee. News-Übersicht

Can the USS Ohio Really Deter China on Its Own?Sure, the presence of the Ohio will serve as a check to any twitchy Chinese force—for now. But the balance of military power in the Indo-Pacific is shifting away from the United States. News-Übersicht

Fincantieri targets €820 million revenue from underwater segment by 2027Fincantieri has presented its strategic vision for the development of its underwater segment at the DEEPDIVE – Analyst and Investor Underwater Day held in Milan. News-Übersicht

AUKUS trade in data: ITAR, suppliers, and tariffsSuppliers within the trilateral AUKUS pact may trade free of the costs of ITAR so long as they are members of the Authorised User Community. News-Übersicht

Netherlands seemingly wants to procure German anti-torpedo torpedo – Naval NewsThe Netherlands is entering the concrete planning stage for the procurement of a so-called anti-torpedo torpedo (ATT) for its navy. According to an information letter from the Dutch Ministry of Defense to the parliament in The Hague on April 23,…

Royal Navy name Project CETUS XLUUV, ‘Excalibur’The Royal Navy will use its XLUUV Project CETUS demonstrator, named Excalibur, as a testbed for underwater autonomy and a payload carrier. News-Übersicht

Royal Navy names CETUS XLUUV after Excalibur – Naval NewsThe Royal Navy has unveiled its first uncrewed submarine Excalibur, paving the way for how the UK could operate underwater. News-Übersicht

thyssenkrupp Marine Systems mit rekordverdächtigem 1. HalbjahrWie thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (tkMS) heute meldete, wuchs der Auftragsbestand durch wesentliche Erfolge in allen in allen Segmenten – Unterwasser, News-Übersicht

German shipbuilder thyssenkrupp Marine Systems reports record order backlogthyssenkrupp Marine Systems (tkMS), a German naval shipbuilder, has announced a record order backlog of €16.1 billion in the first half of the 2024/2025 fiscal year. News-Übersicht

Vatn Systems launches Skelmir S12 and opens new high-capacity manufacturing facilityAmerican defence technology company Vatn Systems has announced the launch of its new Skelmir S12, an innovative autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) designed to fulfil both torpedo and AUV roles. News-Übersicht

Royal Navy’s first XLUUV formally named XV Excalibur | Navy LookoutIndependent Royal Navy news and analysis News-Übersicht

Royal Navy unveils 12-metre uncrewed submarine ExcaliburThe 12-metre vessel, named “Excalibur,” was presented at HMNB Devonport, attended by 200 guests, including Rear Admiral James Parkin and representatives from AUKUS nations. News-Übersicht

Helsing Unveils AI-Based Underwater Detection System for Quieter ThreatsHelsing has unveiled an artificial intelligence-based underwater surveillance system to detect threats with low-acoustic signatures such as stealth submarines. News-Übersicht

Candid Image Gives First Evidence Of China’s Secretive Armed Underwater Drone – Naval NewsChina continues to innovate in the underwater arena. A fresh image reveals one of its latest creations, an extra-large underwater drone News-Übersicht

AUKUS Taps H&B Defence for Nuclear Submarine SupportArms firm H&B Defence was chosen to identify Australian companies that can support the supply chain for AUKUS’ submarine and aircraft carrier program. News-Übersicht

Thyssenkrupp Receives Additional Invincible Sub Orders From SingaporeSingapore’s Ministry of Defence has contracted thyssenkrupp Marine Systems to deliver two additional Invincible-class submarines. News-Übersicht

Vatn Launches New Underwater Vehicle That Blends Torpedo, EW, and Sensor RolesRhode Island’s Vatn Systems unveils the Skelmir S12 — a versatile modular underwater vehicle that adapts to multiple roles. News-Übersicht

AI-enabled underwater gliders could enhance Royal Navy ASW capability | Navy LookoutIndependent Royal Navy news and analysis News-Übersicht

Helsing: Lura, Fathom respond to underwater threatsIn a briefing on 13 May, Helsing unveiled its Lura software platform and Fathom autonomous underwater gliders for maritime surveillance. News-Übersicht

Helsing unveils Lura and SG-1 Fathom Autonomous mass to surveil and defend the depths – Naval NewsHelsing unveils Lura advanced software platform and AI system, and SG-1 Fathom underwater glider to digitalise and defend the oceans. News-Übersicht

Digitale Dominanz unter Wasser: Helsing stellt SG-1 Fathom und Lura vorHelsing, erweitert nach seinem Auftritt auf der „Undersea Defence Technology“ (UDT) 2025 und der Eröffnung eines Büros in Hamburg sein Einsatzspektrum auf maritime Anwendungen. News-Übersicht

NATO wraps up Dynamic Mongoose 2025: Allies join forces in high-intensity anti-submarine warfare trainingNATO’s biggest and most demanding annual anti-submarine warfare (ASW) exercise, Dynamic Mongoose 2025, has officially come to an end. News-Übersicht

Helsing unveils Lura and SG-1 Fathom to revolutionise maritime surveillance – Defence Industry EuropeHelsing has unveiled two new cutting-edge innovations aimed at transforming underwater defence. News-Übersicht

H&B Defence secures major contract to boost AUKUS submarine supply chainH&B Defence, a joint venture between HII and Babcock, has secured its first contract to enhance supply chain capabilities for the global AUKUS enterprise. News-Übersicht

Turkey Is Preparing to Build Nuclear-Powered SubmarinesTurkey’s new submarine will be a significant force multiplier—notably in the Aegean Sea, where Ankara is competing with Athens for dominance. News-Übersicht

Israel, Greece to Offer Large Submarine Drone for Hellenic NavyIsrael and Greece have signed a memorandum of understanding to offer a large-class unmanned underwater system for the Hellenic Navy. News-Übersicht

Singapore acquire MCM USVs, AUVs, and SSKsSingapore has acquired a suite of USVs and AUVs, as well as two additional SSKs, to protect underwater infrastructure. News-Übersicht

Singapore orders two additional Type 218SG submarines to TKMS – Naval NewsTKMS has announced the signing of a contract with Singapore’s DSTA for the acquisition of two additional Type 218SG submarines. News-Übersicht

thyssenkrupp Marine Systems secures extended submarine order from Singaporethyssenkrupp Marine Systems (tkMS) has announced a significant extension to its order from Singapore, further solidifying its position as a leading global provider of naval shipbuilding solutions. News-Übersicht

Wachsender Schulterschluss im Indopazifik: Die strategische Tiefe der deutsch-singapurischen U-Boot-KooperationDie maritimen Beziehungen zwischen Deutschland und Singapur erfahren eine neue Qualität. News-Übersicht

IAI to equip Greek Navy with autonomous submarineIAI and HAI have deepened ties with a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance naval capabilities of the Greek Navy. News-Übersicht

ST Engineering to Supply Counter-Mine Systems to SingaporeST Engineering has secured contracts to supply mine countermeasure (MCM) unmanned systems for the Republic of Singapore Navy. News-Übersicht

IAI & HAI Sign Strategic MoU to Offer the Hellenic Navy Advanced BlueWhale Autonomous Submarine System – Naval NewsDuring the DEFEA exhibition, IAI and HAI signed a MoU to offer IAI’s BlueWhale autonomous submarine system to the Hellenic Navy. News-Übersicht

IAI signs MoU with Greek partner to equip Hellenic Navy with BlueWhaleIsrael Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Hellenic Aerospace Industry (HAI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to offer IAI’s BlueWhale autonomous submarine system to the Hellenic Navy. News-Übersicht

Saab receives lightweight torpedo order from SwedenSaab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the delivery of Saab Lightweight Torpedoes (SLWT) and torpedo tubes. The order value is approximately SEK 1.3 billion, with the start of deliveries during 2026. News-Übersicht

Saab secures major order from Sweden for lightweight torpedoes and tubesSwedish defence company Saab has announced that it has secured an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the delivery of its Saab Lightweight Torpedoes (SLWT). News-Übersicht

Saab awarded contract for lightweight torpedoes from Sweden – Naval NewsSaab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the delivery of SLWT and torpedo tubes. News-Übersicht

Klein Marine Systems to supply synthetic aperture sonar for Saab’s AUV62-MR platformKlein Marine Systems has revealed a major development partnership with Saab Kockums AB to supply advanced Synthetic Aperture Sonar (SAS) hardware for Saab’s latest AUV62-MR platform. News-Übersicht

Peru, S. Korea to Jointly Develop Lima’s New SubmarineHD Hyundai has signed an agreement with Peru’s state-owned shipbuilder SIMA to jointly develop a 1,500-ton submarine for the Peruvian Navy. News-Übersicht

HD HHI and SIMA Peru ink agreement to jointly develop submarine – Naval NewsSouth Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and SIMA Peru will jointly develop a new 1,500-ton submarine for the Peruvian Navy News-Übersicht

China verrät erstmals technische Details zum mysteriösen Atom-U-Boot 094Das atomgetriebene ballistische Raketen-U-Boot Typ 094A der Chinesen könnte mit Raketen das US-Festland treffen. News-Übersicht

General Dynamics Wins $12B US Navy Deal for Two More Virginia-Class SubsGeneral Dynamics has secured a $12.4-billion contract to support the production of two Virginia-class attack submarines for the US Navy. News-Übersicht

Two more Block V Virginia-class SSNs on the horizonThe US Department of Defense have awarded a contract to HII and GDBE fr two more Block V Virginia-class submarines. News-Übersicht

General Dynamics Electric Boat awarded USD 12.4 billion contract for Virginia-Class submarinesGeneral Dynamics Electric Boat has announced it has received USD 12.4 billion in contract modifications for the construction of two Virginia-class submarines for fiscal year 2024. News-Übersicht

General Dynamics Electric Boat Awarded $12 Billion Contract Modification for Virginia-Class Submarines | GDGeneral Dynamics Electric Boat Awarded $12 Billion Contract Modification for Virginia-Class Submarines News-Übersicht

NATO Allies Conduct Joint Anti-Submarine Warfare Drills off IcelandNATO launched its annual anti-submarine warfare exercise, Dynamic Mongoose 25, in the North Atlantic, with operations in Icelandic waters. News-Übersicht

Dynamic Mongoose 25: NATO conducts High North anti-submarine warfare exercise in Icelandic watersNATO has launched its annual anti-submarine warfare (ASW) exercise, Dynamic Mongoose 25, in the waters surrounding Iceland, aiming to strengthen undersea capabilities and enhance transatlantic defence cooperation. News-Übersicht

HMS Astute participates in first photo exercise of the 2025 carrier strike group deployment | Navy LookoutIndependent Royal Navy news and analysis News-Übersicht

Protecting maritime infrastructure from attack: new technologies and tactics | Navy LookoutIndependent Royal Navy news and analysis News-Übersicht

Marshall awarded 14-year contract by Thales to supply sonar modules for Royal NavyMarshall has secured a long-term contract with Thales UK to manufacture, maintain and support key components of the Royal Navy’s anti-submarine sonar arrays. News-Übersicht

New Chinese Tech Lets Drones Detect SubmarinesChinese scientists claim to have developed a drone-mounted submarine detection system designed for the ocean’s “blind zones.” News-Übersicht

JFD delivers submarine rescue system to Republic of Korea Navy – Naval NewsIntegration of advanced free-swimming Submarine Rescue Vehicle (SRV) utilising a moonpool launch and recovery system (LARS). Seamless collaboration enhances submarine rescue capabilities, ensuring operational reliability in emergencies. Reinforced position as a trusted global leader in submarine rescue systems…

Saab performs first mine neutralization live firing from ROV as part of MMCM program – Naval NewsSaab performs first mine neutralization live firing from ROV as part of MMCM program News-Übersicht

OCCAR reports successful sea mine neutralisation trial using Saab’s autonomous technologyOCCAR has announced a successful live trial of sea mine neutralisation, conducted using Saab’s remotely operated vehicle (ROV) equipped with an explosive charge. News-Übersicht

US Navy’s Toledo Attack Submarine Completes Engineering OverhaulThe US Navy’s USS Toledo has returned to service after its engineering overhaul at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Virginia. News-Übersicht

Unmanned undersea vessels eyed by Pentagon as key part of Navy growthAs pressure rises on the U.S. Navy to boost its shipbuilding capacity, the Pentagon has released a call for a new type of unmanned undersea vessel. News-Übersicht

USS Toledo returns to fleet after overhaul at Norfolk Naval ShipyardThe USS Toledo (SSN 769) has officially returned to the fleet as of 19 April, following the successful completion of its Engineered Overhaul at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY). News-Übersicht

What Can the Navy Do About China’s New Carrier Killer Drone Swarm?American carriers have never been more vulnerable. And the U.S. defense technological base is struggling to keep up with—and even counter—the stunning developments that China’s defense sector has enjoyed over the last decade. News-Übersicht

India’s High Endurance AUV Program Undergoes Developmental Trials – Naval NewsIndia’s DRDO has been testing a prototype of its High Endurance Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (HEAUV) for over a year. News-Übersicht

Chinesische Atom-U-Boote in Google Earth aufgetauchtAuf den Satellitenbildern eines Marinestützpunkts am Gelben Meer sind 6 Atom-U-Boote zu sehen. News-Übersicht

HII Delivers Initial Lionfish UUV to U.S. Navy Under Multi-Year Program – Naval NewsHII announced the delivery of first two Lionfish small uncrewed undersea vehicles (SUUVs) to the U.S. Navy News-Übersicht

Fincantieri, TKMS Join Forces to Offer Submarine to Philippine NavyFincantieri and thyssenkrupp have signed an industrial cooperation agreement to offer submarine capabilities to the Philippine Navy. News-Übersicht

BAE Systems secures contract for Columbia-class submarineBAE Systems has been awarded a contract to produce a ‘sequence critical heavy structure’ for the Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine. News-Übersicht

Angebot U212 NFS für das philippinische Programm Horizon IIIHeute präsentierten Fincantieri und thyssenkrupp Marine Systems ihr gemeinsames Angebot zur Lieferung von U212 NFS für das U-Boot-Projekt der philippinischen News-Übersicht

Fincantieri and thyssenkrupp Marine Systems partner to support Philippine Navy modernisationItalian shipbuilder Fincantieri has entered into a strategic partnership with thyssenkrupp Marine Systems through an Industrial Collaboration Agreement. News-Übersicht

BAE Systems secures additional order for Columbia-class submarine componentBAE Systems has received an $11.5 million production order to manufacture an additional component for the U.S. Navy’s Columbia-class submarine. News-Übersicht