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Blueye to supply underwater ROVs for Dutch NavyBlueye Robotics, in partnership with RVI Tools, has been contracted to deliver underwater ROVs for the Netherlands Royal Navy. News-Übersicht

After dillydallying, Thailand proceeds with Chinese-built submarineOnce tempted to ditch its acquisition of a Chinese-built S26T diesel-electric submarine, Thailand has decided the project will now proceed. News-Übersicht

UK Shows Ability to Control Excalibur Submarine Drone From ‘Other Side of the World’The British Royal Navy has achieved a technological first: taking control of a submarine drone from another continent. News-Übersicht

Lockheed Martin secures $110 million contract for Trident II D5 ballistic missile production supportLockheed Martin has received a $110 million contract modification for Trident II (D5) missile production and deployed systems support, according to the U.S. Department of Defense. News-Übersicht

Pakistan Navy Debuts Third Hangor Submarine in WuhanThe Pakistan Navy has launched its third Hangor-class submarine, the PNS/M Mangro, at the Shuangliu Base in Wuhan, China. News-Übersicht

Pakistan Navy’s third Hangor-class submarine launched in ChinaThe third submarine in Pakistan Navy’s Hangor-class series, PNS Mangro (Desig), was launched in Wuhan, China. News-Übersicht

Für den U-Boot-Bau: Saab übernimmt DeformEine Lieferkette im schwedischen U-Boot-Bau wurde jetzt durch die Übernahme von Deform durch Saab gesichert. News-Übersicht

What The World Is About To Learn About China’s Extra-Large Underwater Drones – Naval NewsChina’s naval expansion continues to surprise onlookers. Less visible, until now, have been developments in underwater drones. That is about to change with an upcoming military parade in Beijing in September. Two new extra-large drone submarines…

Pakistan Navy’s third Hangor-class submarine launched in China – Naval NewsOn August 15, 2025, the Pakistan Navy announced the launching ceremony of the third Hangor-class submarine, the future PNS MANGRO, held in Wuhan, China. News-Übersicht

Royal Navy submarine base records significant nuclear safety incident – Navy LookoutThe MoD has admitted that a ‘Category A’ nuclear safety incident occurred earlier this year at Faslane, home to the RN’s all-nuclear powered submarine flotilla. Category A incidents are defined as having an actual or high potential for the…

BAE Systems Australia secures five-year contract to support Collins class submarine periscopesBAE Systems Australia has confirmed an $89 million, five-year contract extension with the Commonwealth of Australia to continue in-service periscope support for the Royal Australian Navy’s six Collins Class submarines. News-Übersicht

L3Harris Advances US Navy’s Next-Gen Torpedo With Successful Propulsion TestL3Harris Technologies has completed a critical test of its Stored Chemical Energy Propulsion System (SCEPS) power plant. News-Übersicht

Greyshark AUV Plugs Into Rheinmetall’s AI Battlesuite for Smarter Undersea OpsEUROATLAS and Rheinmetall have linked up to integrate the Greyshark autonomous underwater vehicle into Battlesuite, an AI-enabled command platform. News-Übersicht

EUROATLAS and Rheinmetall Partner to Integrate GREYSHARK AUVs into Coastal Defence Systems and Co-Develop Future Variants – Naval NewsRheinmetall and EUROATLAS announced a strategic partnership to integrate EUROATLAS’s autonomous underwater vehicle, GREYSHARK™, into the Rheinmetall Battlesuite. News-Übersicht

L3Harris Successfully Tests New Power Plant System for Advanced Lightweight Torpedo – Naval NewsL3Harris Technologies has successfully completed testing of the first power plant system for the Stored Chemical Energy Propulsion System (SCEPS) that will power the U.S. Navy’s MK 54 MOD 2 Increment 2 Advanced Lightweight Torpedo. News-Übersicht

Donald Trump orders U.S. Navy to deploy two nuclear submarines to deter RussiaU.S. President Donald Trump has announced he is deploying two nuclear submarines to what he called “appropriate regions,” following comments by Russia’s former president Dmitry Medvedev. News-Übersicht

Exail partners with U.S. key player to supply 100 navigation systems for naval UUVs – Naval NewsExail has secured a new contract with a U.S.-based global defense player. The agreement involves the delivery of 100 Phins Compact Inertial Navigation Systems (INS) to equip Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs). News-Übersicht

L3Harris successfully tests power plant for U.S. Navy’s advanced lightweight torpedoL3Harris’ Center of Excellence for Undersea Propulsion Manufacturing in Orlando, Florida, is the only facility in the U.S. with SCEPS manufacturing capability. News-Übersicht

Exail partners with U.S. key player to supply 100 navigation systems for naval UUVs – Naval NewsExail has secured a new contract with a U.S.-based global defense player. The agreement involves the delivery of 100 Phins Compact Inertial Navigation Systems (INS) to equip Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs). News-Übersicht

Anduril integrate with Ultra Maritime to detect submarinesNaval Technology spoke to the CEO of Ultra Maritime to discuss its new partnership with Anduril in detecting submarines. News-Übersicht

Lockheed Delivers 250th MK 48 Guidance Section for US Navy Torpedo – The Defense PostLockheed Martin has delivered the 250th MK 48 Guidance and Control Section, a key component of the MK 48 torpedo used by the US Navy and allied forces. The system integrates advanced processing and tracking capabilities…

Exail partners with U.S. key player to supply 100 navigation systems for naval UUVs – Naval NewsExail has secured a new contract with a U.S.-based global defense player. The agreement involves the delivery of 100 Phins Compact Inertial Navigation Systems (INS) to equip Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs). News-Übersicht

QinetiQ Wins $26M Contract to Supply Key Systems for US Nuclear Submarines – The Defense PostGeneral Dynamics Electric Boat has awarded QinetiQ US subcontracts to supply key systems for the US Navy’s Virginia-class and Columbia-class submarines. Under the $26-million contract, QinetiQ will build, test, and deliver complex electrical and electromechanical…

QinetiQ Wins $26M Contract to Supply Key Systems for US Nuclear Submarines – The Defense PostGeneral Dynamics Electric Boat has awarded QinetiQ US subcontracts to supply key systems for the US Navy’s Virginia-class and Columbia-class submarines. Under the $26-million contract, QinetiQ will build, test, and deliver complex electrical and electromechanical…

QinetiQ US awarded $26 million in subcontracts to supply systems for Virginia and Columbia class submarinesQinetiQ US has secured approximately $26 million in subcontracts from General Dynamics Electric Boat to provide advanced electrical and electromechanical systems for the U.S. Navy’s Virginia and Columbia class submarines. News-Übersicht

REMUS 620 Validated for Torpedo Tube Deployment – Naval NewsA joint team from HII, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), and U.S. Navy’s Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) recently completed a major milestone in advancing the U.S. Navy Submarine Force’s initiative to launch and recover Remus 620 autonomous undersea…

Lockheed Martin marks milestone with delivery of 250th MK 48 torpedo guidance and control sectionLockheed Martin has delivered the 250th MK 48 Guidance and Control (G&C) Section, a critical component of the MK 48 Advanced Capability (ADCAP) torpedo. News-Übersicht

Naval Group investigate potential cyber attackNaval Group is investigating the credibility of a supposed cyber attack in which sensitive data is said to have been compromised. News-Übersicht

HD HHI Selected as Preferred Bidder for KSS‑II Mid-life Upgrade – Naval NewsHD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) has been selected as the preferred bidder for the KSS-II (Type 214) mid-life upgrade (MLU) program by the Republic of Korea’s defense procurement agency, DAPA. The total value of the current MLU program…

With Putin’s blessing: Russia commissions fifth Borei-A SSBN – Naval NewsOn July 24, the flag of the Russian Navy was raised on the K-555 Knyaz Pozharskiy nuclear-powered submarine of the project 955A Borei-A. News-Übersicht

Titan und 2 Reaktoren: K-222 ist seit 55 Jahren das schnellste U-Boot aller ZeitenDas sowjetische Atom-U-Boot K-222 war so schnell, dass es sich bei der Fahrt selbst beschädigte. News-Übersicht

UK and Australia sign 50-year nuclear submarine pact under AUKUS in GeelongAustralia and the United Kingdom have formally signed the Nuclear-Powered Submarine Partnership and Collaboration Treaty on 26 July 2025 in Geelong. News-Übersicht

Royal Navy Completes 2nd Trial of SSN UUV Launch-and-Recovery Capability Development – Naval NewsThe UK Royal Navy has completed a second successful trial in its development of the capability to launch and recover uncrewed systems from submarine torpedo tubes. News-Übersicht

HII and U.S. Navy achieve milestone in submarine-launched REMUS UUV integrationTo date, HII has sold more than 700 REMUS vehicles to over 30 countries, including 14 NATO members. News-Übersicht

Indonesia subs contract with Naval Group takes effectNaval Group has disclosed the official activation of the contract to construct two Scorpène Evolved submarines with Indonesia MoD. News-Übersicht

Naval Group: contract for Scorpène Evolved submarines with Indonesia officially enters into force – Defence Industry EuropeThe contract for the delivery of two Scorpène Evolved submarines, to be built in Indonesia by PT PAL with full technology transfer from Naval Group, officially entered into force on 23 July 2025. News-Übersicht

AUKUS and Japan test underwater acoustic communicationsAustralia, the UK, the US (AUKUS) and Japan tested their ability to communicate with underwater autonomous systems during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025. News-Übersicht

Entry into force of the Scorpène Evolved submarines contract for Indonesia – Naval NewsThe contract for the delivery of two Scorpène Evolved submarines to be built in Indonesia has entered into force on July 23th 2025. News-Übersicht

Royal Navy trials submarine-launched autonomous vehicles in major technological milestoneThe Royal Navy has conducted pioneering trials demonstrating the launch and recovery of uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUVs) from submarines. News-Übersicht

ASELSAN showcases new generation naval defence technologies at IDEF 2025Türkiye’s leading defence company, ASELSAN, has introduced a new suite of advanced naval defence systems at IDEF 2025 in İstanbul. News-Übersicht

HMS Astute launches and recovers UUV from torpedo tube – Navy LookoutIn a significant step forward for undersea warfare capability, the Royal Navy has successfully launched and recovered an uncrewed underwater vehicle from a submerged submarine during recent trials in the Mediterranean. The breakthrough was achieved as part of Project…

HMS Astute launches and recovers UUV from torpedo tube – Navy LookoutIn a significant step forward for undersea warfare capability, the Royal Navy has successfully launched and recovered an uncrewed underwater vehicle from a submerged submarine during recent trials in the Mediterranean. The breakthrough was achieved as part of Project…

U.S. Navy’s next-generation SSN(X) attack submarine delayed until 2040A recent article from Fox News reports that the U.S. Navy’s new SSN(X) attack submarine programme has experienced a significant delay. News-Übersicht

The USS Toledo Attack Submarine Is on Its Way to the Indo-PacificThe introduction of yet another of America’s finite number of attack submarines into the Indo-Pacific indicates how important of an area of operation it has become. News-Übersicht

Perth Startup’s AI ‘Brain for Boats’ Gets AUKUS Rollout Clearance – The Defense PostAustralia has granted license-free export status to Perth-based startup Greenroom Robotics for the distribution of its AI-enabled autonomous vessel software in support of the AUKUS program. AUKUS is a trilateral defense pact among Australia, the UK, and…

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BWX Technologies secures $2.6 billion in U.S. Navy nuclear reactor contractsBWX Technologies, Inc. has announced the award of contracts worth approximately $2.6 billion, including future options, to supply naval nuclear reactor components for the U.S. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. News-Übersicht

Greek Navy Plans Future Subs With Long-Range Cruise MissilesThe Greek Navy plans to arm at least half of the new submarines it will acquire over the next decade with long-range cruise missiles. News-Übersicht

Royal Navy’s XLUUV Excalibur to demonstrate remote control from Australia – Navy LookoutIn a modest but significant step for AUKUS collaboration, the RN’s experimental extra-large uncrewed underwater vehicle, XV Excalibur, will be remotely operated by Australian Navy personnel from Australia during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025, while the vehicle remains in…

The Queen visits HMS Astute – Navy LookoutThe Queen has become the first woman and only the second member of the Royal Family to be appointed Vice Admiral of the United Kingdom, during a visit to HMS Astute at Devonport Naval Base. Her Majesty, Queen Camilla, is the Sponsor of…

DIU Seeks Next-Gen Underwater Kamikaze DronesDIU has launched a tender for unmanned underwater vehicles capable of delivering kinetic effects for mission-specific applications. News-Übersicht

U.S. Navy Pairs Heavyweight Torpedo with USV in a New Program Effort – Naval NewsThe U.S. Navy’s 2026 budget request is funding a containerized heavyweight torpedo launcher for use on USV and small combatants News-Übersicht

Swedish submarine receives heavy torpedoes in first-ever allied re-supply operationA Swedish submarine recently docked at a rockface on the far side of the Baltic Sea, where Finnish Army logistics personnel were on hand to load torpedoes. News-Übersicht

Kongsberg Discovery begins production of autonomous underwater vehicles in the United StatesKongsberg Discovery has already delivered HUGIN vehicles to the U.S. Navy and various government, commercial, and academic institutions. News-Übersicht

The US Navy’s Two New Virginia-Class Submarines Could Be a Game ChangerReports indicate that the US Navy’s new Virginia-class submarines will be equipped to launch hypersonic missiles, significantly enhancing America’s deterrence capabilities. News-Übersicht

The US Navy Is Betting Big on Next-Generation SubmarinesEarlier this year, General Dynamics received a substantial $987 million contract to further develop and support the Navy’s various submarine programs. News-Übersicht

Greece unveils plan to modernise submarine fleet and acquire new vesselsDuring the Naval Week celebrations in Nafplio, Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias announced a comprehensive plan to modernise the Hellenic Navy’s submarine fleet. News-Übersicht

Helsing to Produce Mini Surveillance Subs in UK PlantMunich-based Helsing will produce AI-powered miniature unmanned submarines in the UK for the persistent surveillance of critical underwater infrastructure. News-Übersicht

France’s third Suffren-class SSN – Tourville – enters service – Naval NewsThe French Navy’s (Marine Nationale) third Suffren-class nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) Tourville (S637) entered “active duty” News-Übersicht

Delays in Navy’s next-gen submarine threaten US seapower, report saysThe delay could have an impact on the country’s warfighting capabilities and ability to maintain undersea superiority, a new report to Congress says. News-Übersicht

Historic First – U.S. Nuclear-Powered Submarine Conducts Port Visit in Iceland – Naval NewsThe Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Newport News (SSN 750) conducted a port visit in Iceland, marking the first time a SSN pulls into port in Iceland News-Übersicht

Französisches Jagd-U-Boot in Dienst gestelltAm 4. Juli weihte Frankreichs Verteidigungsminister Sébastien Lecornu auf dem Marinestützpunkt in der südfranzösischen Hafenstadt Toulon die große Baustelle des neuen Beckens „Missiessy Nr. 2“ ein, das künftig die modernen atomgetriebenen Jagd-U-Boote der „Suffren“-Klasse aufnehmen soll. News-Übersicht

near-future-submarine-occar-and-fincantieri-sign-new-contract-amendmentOCCAR has signed Amendment No. 6 to the U212 Near Future Submarine (NFS) contract, marking the final act of Rear Admiral Maurizio Cannarozzo as outgoing U212 NFS Programme Manager News-Übersicht

Project Revolver: The U.S. Navy’s Concept for Multi-Packed Torpedoes in the Indo-Pacific – Naval NewsThe Revolver program in development by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) is rapidly moving forward into the fleet to provide much deeper magazine depth for torpedoes on Virginia-class SSNs. News-Übersicht

France commissions third Barracuda-class nuclear submarineFrench Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu commissioned the third Barracuda-class nuclear-powered submarine, SSN Tourville, into service. News-Übersicht

Klares Interesse: Deutsche Marine will den BlueWhaleDas israelische Unternehmen IAI wird wohl den BlueWhale an Deutschland verkaufen. Die Deutsche Marine hat klares Interesse geäußert. News-Übersicht

Royal Navy: HMS Astute submarine concludes record-breaking front-line serviceAfter 15 years of continuous global service, Royal Navy hunter-killer submarine HMS Astute has completed the first phase of her front-line career. News-Übersicht

Kongsberg opens Oslofjord test facility for maritime critical infrastructure protectionNorwegian technology group KONGSBERG has opened a dedicated test bed in Horten, Norway, to enhance the protection of critical maritime infrastructure. News-Übersicht

Großbritannien modernisiert sein ultraleises Atom-U-BootDie HMS Astute zählt zu den leisesten Atom-U-Booten der Welt. Jetzt wird es modernisiert. News-Übersicht

France commissions Tourville submarine and expands infrastructure for new-generation nuclear fleetOn July 4, French Minister of the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu officially announced the entry into active service of the nuclear-powered attack submarine Tourville. News-Übersicht

Japan Orders Over a Dozen HII REMUS 300 Underwater VehiclesHitachi has requested Huntington Ingalls Industries to deliver over a dozen REMUS 300 small uncrewed undersea vehicles. News-Übersicht

Royal Navy submarine, HMS Astute first A-class boat to undergo mid-life refit – Navy LookoutHMS Astute arrived in Devonport on 30th June and will soon be handed over to Babcock for her multi-million-pound Mid Life Re-Validation Period (MLRP). 15 years after commissioning, HMS Astute will begin a major refit. This…

US Navy’s newest Virginia-class submarine Arkansas launchesThe US Navy’s Virginia-class submarine Arkansas (SSN 800) was launched into the James River at Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (HII) News-Übersicht

GDEB wins $1.85bn US Navy submarine contract modificationGeneral Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB) has received a $1.85bn contract modification for the procurement of long lead time materials News-Übersicht

General Dynamics Electric Boat secures $1.85 billion contract for Virginia-class submarineGeneral Dynamics Electric Boat, a division of the American defence giant General Dynamics, has been awarded a $1.85 billion contract modification to support the production of submarines. News-Übersicht

Kongsberg Discovery acquires U.S. underwater acoustics firm SonatechKongsberg Discovery announced on 17 June that it has signed an agreement to acquire Sonatech, a leading U.S. company specialising in underwater acoustics. News-Übersicht

HII launches new Virginia-class submarine for U.S. NavyHII has launched the Virginia-class submarine Arkansas (SSN 800) into the James River from its Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division. News-Übersicht

HII Launches Virginia-class Submarine Arkansas (SSN 800) – Naval NewsHII announced today that Virginia-class submarine Arkansas (SSN 800) was recently launched into the James River at the company’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division. News-Übersicht

HII and Hitachi Lock In Multi-Year REMUS 300 UUV Production Agreement – Naval NewsHII announced the order from Hitachi, Ltd. (Hitachi) for more than a dozen REMUS 300 SUUVs under a program that will deliver the vehicles over multi-years. News-Übersicht

General Dynamics Electric Boat awarded $1.85 billion contract modification for long lead time material and preliminary construction for submarine production | GDGeneral Dynamics Electric Boat awarded $1.85 billion contract modification for long lead time material and preliminary construction for submarine production News-Übersicht

Dutch MoD Taps Lobster Robotics for Next-Gen Seabed DroneThe Dutch Ministry of Defence is teaming up with Lobster Robotics to turn its Scout underwater drone into a military-grade platform. News-Übersicht

Erste Umsetzung im Kurs Marine 2025800-Mio-Vertrag: TKMS rüstet alle sechs U-Boote 212A auf. Modernisierung sichert Einsatzfähigkeit bis 2035 – im Einklang mit dem Kurs Marine 2025. News-Übersicht

General Dynamics Secures $1.8B Virginia Submarine DealThe US has awarded General Dynamics a $1.8-billion contract to continue long lead time materials acquisition for the Virginia Block VI submarines. News-Übersicht

Hanwha Ocean proposes submarine financing and comprehensive industrial partnership for Poland’s Orka programmeHanwha Ocean has formally proposed a sovereign financing package to support Poland’s Orka submarine programme, aiming to provide full strategic autonomy over the initiative. News-Übersicht

Sima Peru completes modernization of first of four submarines for the Peruvian Navy – Naval NewsPeruvian shipbuilder Sima Peru has completed the overhaul and upgrade of the first of four submarines – B.A.P. ‘Chipana’ – and delivered… News-Übersicht

TKMS wins €800 million contract to modernize German Navy submarines – Naval NewsGerman shipbuilder TKMS has signed a major order worth € 800 for the modernization of six Type 212A submarines for the German Navy. News-Übersicht

800 Millionen Euro für die U-Boot-ZukunftDie TKMS (ehemals thyssenkrupp Marine Systems) erhielt heute eine Auftrag im Wert von 800 Millionen Euro für die Modernisierung der U212, News-Übersicht

TKMS secures €800 million contract to modernise German Navy’s Type 212A submarinesGerman shipbuilder Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) has signed a major €800 million contract with the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw). News-Übersicht

Maritime Strike: Joint Strike Missile as armament for Type 212CD submarines? – Naval NewsAs part of its recently published strategic direction, “Kurs Marine,” the German Navy is considering Joint Strike Missile – Submarine Launched News-Übersicht

Polish company Base Group awarded “Supplier of the Year” title by SaabThe Polish company Base Group supplies Saab with components used in the production of, among others, new generation A26 Blekinge-class submarines. News-Übersicht

US Navy Seeks Submarine Drone With Extended EnduranceThe US Navy has posted a request for proposals for the development of an Ocean Explorer Large Underwater Vehicle. News-Übersicht

Here’s the role an Ohio-class submarine played in the strikes on IranA single U.S. Navy submarine launched over two dozen Tomahawk land attack cruise missiles into Iran, striking a nuclear facility at Isfahan. News-Übersicht

Anti submarine warfare in the North Atlantic – Royal Navy project CABOT – Navy LookoutIn this guest article, David O’Sullivan considers the challenges of the RN’s project CABOT that aims to create an anti-submarine barrier in the North Atlantic based predominantly on autonomous platforms. Project CABOT builds on the RN’s…

General Dynamics to Extend Support for US Nuclear SubmarinesGeneral Dynamics has received a $987-million contract to extend development and support for the US Navy’s nuclear submarine programs. News-Übersicht

Taiwan indigenous submarine complete first sea trial – Naval NewsTaiwan’s first Indigenous Defense Submarine (IDS), Hai Kun (SS-711), successfully completed its maiden sea trial on June 17, 2025 News-Übersicht

Fincantieri’s U212 NFS: export opportunities from Poland to the broader global market – Naval NewsFincantieri’s U212 NFS platform is at the centre of different international export campaigns, among which the submarine procurement programme in Poland may be the closest with a selection announcement. News-Übersicht

French Navy orders five underwater gliders from Alseamar – Naval NewsFrench SME Alseamar signed a contract with the French Navy (Marine Nationale) to provide a batch of five underwater gliders with acoustic payload by year-end. News-Übersicht

PT PAL Indonesia Unveils Its Latest Autonomous Submarine Design – Naval NewsPT PAL Indonesia presented the model of an unmanned autonomous submarine that it is currently developing for the Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) News-Übersicht

U.S. Navy uses 30 submarine-launched Tomahawk cruise missiles to strike targets in IranThe United States Navy has launched 30 submarine-launched Tomahawk cruise missiles against Iranian nuclear targets, U.S. defence officials confirmed on Sunday. News-Übersicht

HD HHI Completes Overhaul of ROK Navy Submarine ROKS Yun Bong-gil – Naval NewsHD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) has successfully completed the overhaul of the Republic of Korea Navy diesel-electric submarine ROKS Yun Bong-gil 35 days ahead of schedule. News-Übersicht