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HII facility expansion reinforces support for Royal Navy uncrewed systems – Navy LookoutHII is expanding its facility at Portchester near Portsmouth, doubling the site’s footprint as part of a long-term commitment to supporting RN and European customers’ uncrewed operations from the UK. The move strengthens local sustainment, training and integration…

The Royal Navy and the SSN-AUKUS combat system question – Navy LookoutThe SSN-AUKUS attack submarine is being defined by a tightly integrated, trilateral combat system whose architecture will shape the RN’s operational freedom and industrial dependencies for decades to come. Despite frequent emphasis on Australian industrial outcomes, this remains a…

Bundeswehr bestellt Drohnen zur Seefernaufklärung und U-Boot-JagdDie Bundeswehr erhält ab 2028 unbemannte Flugzeuge vom Typ MQ-9B zur Seeraumüberwachung und U-Boot-Jagd. News-Übersicht

HII Wraps Initial Lionfish Subsea Drone Production for US NavyHII has completed the final base-year production of its Lionfish small unmanned underwater vehicle for the US Navy. News-Übersicht

What Washington Will Really Ask About a South Korean SSNA South Korean SSN can strengthen US-ROK undersea strategy but only if it proves operational, political, and industrial credibility to Washington. News-Übersicht

Rhode Island Merger Bolsters Acoustic Sensing for Undersea WarfareVatn Systems has acquired Crewless Marine, a move aimed at improving its capabilities in underwater acoustic sensing and signal processing. News-Übersicht

General Dynamics Receives Special Dry Dock for Columbia Submarine DevelopmentGeneral Dynamics has accepted the floating dry dock tasked with supporting the construction of the US Navy’s Columbia-class submarines. News-Übersicht

Germany, India to Step Up Talks for $8B Submarine ProgramGermany and India are slated to push forward talks on a potential $8-billion program to build six conventional submarines for the Indian Navy. News-Übersicht

Electric Boat receives new floating dry dock to support Columbia-class submarines – Naval NewsGeneral Dynamics Electric Boat receives new floating dry dock to support Columbia-class submarines News-Übersicht

design-of-floating-dry-docks-for-royal-navy-submarines-underwayThe UK Royal Navy submarine HMS Agamemnon has completed its maiden dive at BAE Systems’ submarine shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness, England. News-Übersicht

HII outlines shipbuilding capacity expansion as Secretary of War Pete Hegseth visits Newport NewsHII hosted U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth at its Newport News Shipbuilding division as part of his “Arsenal of Freedom” industry tour, during which he met shipyard leaders, shipbuilders and sailors. News-Übersicht

Autonomous submarine XV Excalibur handed to Royal Navy – Naval NewsThe UK Submarine Delivery Agency announcement on 11 December 2025 that it handed over autonomous submarine XV Excalibur to the Royal Navy News-Übersicht

Royal Navy receives autonomous submarine XV Excalibur following completion of acceptance trialsThe UK’s largest uncrewed underwater vessel, XV Excalibur, has now officially been handed over to the Royal Navy following the completion of acceptance trials. News-Übersicht

Nordkorea: Enthüllung eines neuen strategischen Atom-U-BootsPjöngjang forciert seine nukleare Schlagkraft unter Wasser: Machthaber Kim Jong Un inspizierte Ende 2025 den Bau eines strategischen 8.700-Tonnen-U-Boots. Die neue Plattform soll Nordkorea eine maritime Zweitschlagfähigkeit sichern. Experten vermuten technologische Schützenhilfe aus Russland, insbesondere bei der kritischen Lärmminderung (Quieting). Damit wächst die multidimensionale Bedrohung,…

Rahmenvertrag für DM2A5: Neue Schwergewichtstorpedos für die U-Boot-Klasse 212CDMit dem DM2A5 wird frühzeitig die Schwergewichtsbewaffnung der neuen U-Boot-Klasse 212CD definiert und auf einen softwarezentrierten Ansatz für den Unterwasserkampf von morgen gesetzt. News-Übersicht

India MoD signs $518m deals for CQB Carbines and Torpedoes procurementThe Government of India’s MoD has entered into contracts totalling Rs 46.66bn to procure CQB Carbines and Heavy Weight Torpedoes. News-Übersicht

India conducts second K-4 missile test from INS Arighaat nuclear submarine in Bay of BengalOn 25 December, a test launch of India’s K-4 intermediate-range submarine-launched ballistic missile took place in the Bay of Bengal off the coast of Visakhapatnam District. News-Übersicht

WASS wins Indian Navy contract to supply Black Shark Advanced torpedoes for Scorpène submarinesFincantieri, through its subsidiary WASS Submarine Systems, has secured a contract from the Indian Navy to supply Black Shark Advanced heavyweight torpedoes. News-Übersicht

Japan Bans Kawasaki From Defense Bids Over Submarine Data FraudJapan has barred Kawasaki Heavy Industries from bidding on government contracts after confirming decades-long falsification of fuel efficiency data for submarine engines. News-Übersicht

Babcock und Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) vertiefen PartnerschaftUS-amerikanische U-Boote aus Schottland: HII vergibt komplexe Rumpfsektionen der Virginia Klasse Block VI an Babcock in Rosyth. Ventil für den Druck auf die US Submarine Industrial Base und Ausdruck einer erforderlichen Arbeitsteilung im AUKUS Verbund. News-Übersicht

U.S. Navy completes overhaul extending service life of nuclear-powered submarine USS CheyenneOn 29 December, the U.S. Department of War announced the completion of a major overhaul and modernisation of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Cheyenne (SSN 773). News-Übersicht

WASS Secures Contract to Supply Torpedoes to Indian Navy – Naval NewsFincantieri, through its subsidiary WASS Submarine Systems, has secured a significant order from the Indian Navy for the supply of Black Shark Advanced (BSA) heavyweight torpedoes, to be deployed on the six Scorpène-class submarines in service with the Indian fleet. News-Übersicht

North Korea’s First Nuclear Powered Missile Submarine is Revealed – Naval NewsNorth Korea’s first dedicated nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) has been unveiled during a DPRK state media broadcast showing North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-Un, touring the construction facility. News-Übersicht

TKMS Lands Largest Torpedo Order for German 212CD SubmarinesTKMS has signed an agreement with Germany’s arms procurement agency for the delivery of DM2A5 torpedoes to equip the 212CD-class submarines. News-Übersicht

U.S. Navy commits $448 million to AI-driven Ship OS to speed shipbuilding and cut costsOn 9 December, the U.S. Navy announced a $448 million investment in the Shipbuilding Operating System, or Ship OS, aimed at accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence and autonomy across the shipbuilding industrial base. News-Übersicht

German Navy to procure MQ-9B SeaGuardian for reconnaissance, ASW – Naval NewsThe German Navy will receive four MALE UAS from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) for maritime long-range reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare. Each system consists of two MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones, as well as other components and a command and control…

HD HHI and Peru launch Joint Development of Next-Gen Submarine – Naval NewsHD Hyundai Heavy Industries and the Peruvian Navy Launch Joint Development of Next-Generation Submarine News-Übersicht

Turkish Navy receives new submarine, landing ship and USV during major ceremony – Naval NewsOn December 21, 2025, a major naval platforms delivery ceremony was held in Istanbul Naval Shipyard, which marked the delivery of naval platforms to the Turkish Navy and Pakistan Navy. News-Übersicht

Germany’s TKMS just won its largest torpedo order – Naval NewsOn December 19, 2025, TKMS announced a record order for the delivery of DM2A5 heavyweight torpedoes and associated equipment for the 212CD class submarines. News-Übersicht

TKMS: Torpedo-Auftrag für DDM2A5 stärkt U-Boot-FlotteDer Vertrag mit dem BAAINBw ist unterzeichnet, doch über Anzahl und Preis des Torpedo-Auftrags wurde nichts bekannt. News-Übersicht

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Largest torpedo order in the company’s history: TKMS and BAAINBw agree on delivery of heavyweight torpedoesRecord order for the delivery of DM2A5 heavyweight torpedoes and associated equipment for the 212CD class submarines.   Optimized control via fiber optic cable, digital sonar technology, and long… News-Übersicht

General Dynamics Delivers 26th Virginia Submarine to US NavyThe US Navy has received the 26th Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarine from General Dynamics Electric Boat. News-Übersicht

Kongsberg to deliver ORCCA combat system for Type 212CD submarines – Naval NewsOn December 19, 2025, Kongsberg announced the signing of a contract for the delivery of ORCCA combat system for four Type 212CD submarines for the German Navy and two for Norway. News-Übersicht

MOG and HD HHI Sign MoU to Accelerate Submarine Innovation and Delivery – Naval NewsMOG and HD HHI have signed a MoU establishing a strategic collaboration to accelerate the development, construction, and delivery of modern diesel-electric submarines and undersea technologies for U.S. government and allied missions. News-Übersicht

75 Jahre starke Partnerschaft: Deutschland und Kanada blicken gemeinsam in die ZukunftBeim Besuch einer kanadischen Regierungsdelegation bei der Deutschen Marine stand die Kooperation bei U-Booten im Fokus. News-Übersicht

TKMS and Marmen sign strategic Teaming Agreement to support production of 212CD submarine segments in CanadaTKMS and Marmen sign a strategic Teaming Agreement to collaborate on producing selected 212CD submarine segments in CanadaMarmen will apply its high-precision manufacturing expertise to support one of… News-Übersicht

HII Completes Hull Assembly for US Navy’s 29th Virginia SubmarineHII has confirmed that the US Navy’s 29th Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine has achieved its “pressure hull complete” status. News-Übersicht

Pakistan Navy’s fourth Hangor-class submarine launched in ChinaThe Pakistan Navy has launched its fourth Hangor-class submarine at the Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group’s Shuangliu Base in Wuhan, China. News-Übersicht

Sweden, Poland sign MoU to advance submarine programmeSweden and Poland have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance cooperation on submarine procurement. News-Übersicht

Unterwasser-Drohnenangriff NoworossijskEin ukrainischer Unterwasser-Drohnenangriff nahe Noworossijsk stellt Russlands Annahmen über sichere Häfen infrage. Unklarer Schaden, neue Seekriegsmittel – und strategische Folgen weit über das Schwarze Meer hinaus. News-Übersicht

Poland selects Sweden’s Saab A26 submarines for OrkaPoland has chosen Sweden’s proposal featuring Saab’s A26 Blekinge-class submarines for its Orka submarine programme. News-Übersicht

US Navy takes delivery of new Virginia-class submarine USS IdahoThe US Navy has received its latest Virginia-class fast attack submarine, the future USS Idaho, from General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB). 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

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Pakistan Navy Launches 4th Hangor-class Submarine “Ghazi” in China – Naval NewsOn December 17, 2025, the fourth Hangor-class submarine of the Pakistan Navy, named “GHAZI”, was launched at Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group Company Ltd, Shuangliu Base at Wuhan, China. News-Übersicht

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Fincantieri cuts first steel for 4th U212 NFS submarine – Naval NewsThe “First Steel Cut” ceremony for the fourth U212 Near Future Submarine (NFS 4) was held at Fincantieri’s Muggiano shipyard in La Spezia, marking a major milestone in the U212 NFS Programme managed by OCCAR on behalf of the…

US Navy takes delivery of new Virginia-class submarine USS IdahoThe US Navy has received its latest Virginia-class fast attack submarine, the future USS Idaho, from General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB). News-Übersicht

Übernahme 1. Sea Tiger – U-Boot-Abwehr für MarinefliegerFür die U-Boot-Abwehr dringend benötigt: Die: Marineflieger übernahmen heute den 1. NH90 Sea Tiger. News-Übersicht

Bundeswehr stärkt U-Boot-Abwehr: Marineflieger erhalten ersten Sea TigerAm 16. Dezember 2025 wurde in Berlin der erste Bordhubschrauber NH-90 Sea Tiger feierlich an die Bundeswehr übergeben. News-Übersicht

U.S. Navy takes delivery of future USS Idaho, second Virginia-class submarine this yearThe U.S. Navy accepted delivery of the future USS Idaho (SSN 799) from General Dynamics Electric Boat on December 15. News-Übersicht

Thales develop UUV sonar prototype in ten monthsThales developed a new miniaturised sonar suite from concept to prototype in ten months in an effort to fill a gap in Royal Navy capability. News-Übersicht

Thales Launches Sonar 76Nano to Meet NATO Underwater Battlespace Requirements – Naval NewsThales is launching Sonar 76Nano, a compact, miniaturised acoustic detection system designed to meet maritime security underwater sensing requirements. News-Übersicht

French Navy starts nuclear reactor on 4th Barracuda type attack submarine – Naval NewsThe nuclear reactor of the fourth Suffren-class nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN), De Grasse (S638), was fired up for the first time. News-Übersicht

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri starts construction of fourth U212NFS submarineOn 12 December, Fincantieri held the first steel cut ceremony for the fourth submarine of the U212NFS programme for the Italian Navy at its Muggiano shipyard, within a programme managed by OCCAR. News-Übersicht

Indonesia Completes Scorpène Steel Cutting Qualification with Construction Set for June 2026 – Naval NewsPT PAL Indonesia and Naval Group successfully conducted the Steel Cutting Qualification Section for Scorpène Evolved submarine at PT PAL’s shipyard in Surabaya News-Übersicht

schlusspunkt-2025-31-25-millionen-euro-vorlagen-mit-mehr-als-12-milliarden-euroHeute stellte die Wehrbeauftragte des Deutschen Bundestages ihren Bericht für das Jahr 2024 vor. Die darin als am dringendsten benannten Probleme der Bundeswehr News-Übersicht

AUKUS: HII Hosts Australian Delegation at Newport News Shipbuilding – Naval NewsHII hosted an Australian delegation led by Richard Marles MP, deputy prime minister and minister for defence, at its Newport News Shipbuilding division Tuesday. News-Übersicht

HII Hosts Keel Laying of 31st Virginia-class Attack Submarine – Naval NewsHII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division hosted the keel laying ceremony today for Virginia-class attack submarine Barb (SSN 804). News-Übersicht

First Sea Lord issues blunt warning: “we need to be ready to fight” – Navy LookoutSpeaking at the International Sea Power Conference in London on 8 December, the First Sea Lord, General Sir Gwyn Jenkins, has given his most direct account yet of how the RN intends to transform for…

HII Begins Construction of 31st Virginia-Class Attack Submarine USS BarbHII has officially begun construction of the 31st Virginia-class attack submarine, following a keel laying ceremony hosted by its Newport News Shipbuilding division. News-Übersicht

First Sea Lord issues blunt warning: “we need to be ready to fight” – Navy LookoutSpeaking at the International Sea Power Conference in London on 8 December, the First Sea Lord, General Sir Gwyn Jenkins, has given his most direct account yet of how the RN intends to transform for…

HII and Babcock expand partnership to boost Virginia-class submarine constructionUS-based military shipbuilding company HII has signed a contract with Babcock International, extending their strategic partnership in the construction of the Virginia-class submarine. News-Übersicht

China’s New Underwater Drones Could Threaten West Coast U.S. – Naval NewsThe vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean, over 5,000 nautical miles across, protects the West Coast of the United States against Chinese naval forces in the event of a war. The appearance of new extra-extra-large underwater drones (XXLUUVs) changes…

HII deepens partnership with Babcock in support of Virginia-class submarine construction – Naval NewsHII and Babcock have signed a contract that expands their strategic partnership to further support the Virginia-class submarine construction News-Übersicht

BAE to Supply Underwater Antennas for US Navy Virginia SubmarinesBAE Systems has received an order from Lockheed Martin to build multifunction modular mast units for the US Navy’s Virginia-class submarines. News-Übersicht

UK unveils new undersea warfare technology to counter threat from Russia – Naval NewsThe UK has unveiled work on its groundbreaking Atlantic Bastion programme, which will make Britain more secure secure from Russian undersea threats in the North Atlantic through a transformation of the Royal Navy and its submarine-hunting capabilities….

​​Turkey Builds First Indigenous SubmarineTurkey has started building its first domestically developed submarine, signaling a major step in reducing reliance on foreign technology. News-Übersicht

Rolls-Royce awards £400m nuclear support contractRolls-Royce Submarines has awarded a contract worth up to £400m to Assystem, AtkinsRéalis, and Frazer-Nash for nuclear expertise. News-Übersicht

Norway’s Government Supports Procurement of 2 more Type-212CD submarines – Naval NewsThe Norwegian government intends to submit a new proposal to parliament in Oslo for the procurement of two additional Type-212CD submarines for the Norwegian Navy. News-Übersicht

U.S. Navy awards $500 million engineering deal to support major upgrades at two public shipyardsThe U.S. Navy has awarded a $500 million architecture and engineering contract to support structural and waterfront projects at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility in Hawaii and Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate…

TKMS enters MDAX as German shipbuilder strengthens market standing after stock exchange debutTKMS will join the MDAX index on 22 December after meeting Deutsche Börse’s free-float market capitalisation criteria just weeks after its stock market debut on 20 October. News-Übersicht

Rolls-Royce Submarines opens new office in CardiffRolls-Royce Submarines has inaugurated a new office in Cardiff, bringing over 100 job opportunities to the area. News-Übersicht

AUKUS submarine programme – progress, pressure and realities – Navy LookoutThe House of Commons Defence Select Committee session on 2nd December, considering progress with AUKUS, put the spotlight on issues that will determine successful (Pillar 1) submarine delivery. Although ministers continue to project confidence, the evidence underlined industrial expansion pressures…

India debunks media reports of new Russian submarine leaseThe Indian government has dismissed a false recent media reports about a purported new agreement with Russia to lease a submarine. News-Übersicht

Leasing-Deal: Indien setzt auf russisches Atom-U-BootIndien treibt das Leasing eines russischen Atom-U-Boots voran. Russland kann so blockierte Rupien-Milliarden aus dem Ölhandel nutzen, Neu-Delhi gewinnt Zeit und Erfahrung für eigene SSN. News-Übersicht

Norway to spend $6.4 billion on two more submarines, long-range strikeNorway will help finance a second production line in Germany to ensure the new submarines can be built quickly enough. News-Übersicht

Norway to acquire two additional German submarines amid heightened security concerns todayNorway will acquire two additional submarines from Germany’s TKMS, the Defence Ministry confirmed on Friday, lifting the total order to six vessels and pushing project costs close to 100 billion crowns. News-Übersicht

Mysteriöses chinesisches Schiff ist halb U-Boot halb TrimaranDas unbekannte Gefährt scheint eine Bauart zu nutzen, die man sonst eher von Drogenschmuggel-Booten kennt. News-Übersicht

Großbritannien und Norwegen wollen gemeinsam „russische U-Boote jagen“Ein neues Verteidigungsabkommen zwischen Großbritannien und Norwegen sieht nach Angaben des britischen Verteidigungsministeriums eine gemeinsame Kriegsschiff-Flotte vor, die „russische U-Boote jagen“ soll. News-Übersicht

Russian Navy’s Kharabovsk Special Purpose Submarine Hits the Water – Naval NewsSatellite images observed by Naval News show the Russian Navy special purpose submarine RFS Khabarovsk in the water, moored at a quay at the Sevmash shipyard in Severodvinsk News-Übersicht

Brazil Receives Third and Launches Fourth Scorpène-Class SubmarinesBrazil has marked a major milestone in its naval modernization program with the delivery of Tonelero and the launch of Almirante Karam. News-Übersicht

Greyshark AUV Spawns Two New Variants Built to Survive 16 Weeks UnderwaterEUROATLAS is raising the bar with two new Greyshark submarines: a battery-powered variant and a hydrogen-fueled model that can roam for 16 weeks straight. News-Übersicht

Taiwan’s First Domestically-Built Submarine Misses Delivery DeadlineTaiwanese shipbuilder CSBC Corp has missed the deadline for completing Taiwan’s first domestically-made submarine. News-Übersicht

Brazilian Navy receives Tonelero, launches Almirante KaramThe Brazilian Navy accepted the delivery of its third Scorpène-class submarine, Tonelero at the Itaguai naval bas, Rio de Janeiro. News-Übersicht

Third Brazilian Scorpène submarine delivered and fourth launched as PROSUB reaches new milestoneThe Brazilian Navy has received its third Scorpène class submarine, the Tonelero, at the Itaguai naval base on 26 November. News-Übersicht

Poland Selects Saab A26 Submarines to Replace Aging Kilo-Class VesselThe Polish government has chosen Saab’s A26 submarines as successors to its only remaining Soviet-era Kilo-class vessel. News-Übersicht

South Korea transfer of decommissioned sub to PolandSouth Korea has reportedly proposed transferring the decommissioned ROKS Jang Bogo, to Poland at no cost, post-retirement. News-Übersicht

Exail launches production of the 6th steering console for KSS III submarine – Naval NewsExail announced the launch of production of the sixth steering console for the JangBogo III program, continuing a partnership of more than ten years with the Korean Navy. News-Übersicht

TKMS moves Turkish NTSP project forward with ceremonial delivery of the second submarineTKMS has handed over the second of six contracted HDW Class NTSP submarines during a ceremony marking the transfer of TCG Hızırreis. News-Übersicht

Poland Chooses Swedish Submarines for Naval UpdatePoland has chosen Sweden to build new submarines to boost its navy’s capabilities amid fears of Russian threats, its defense minister said. News-Übersicht

Poland selects Sweden’s Saab A26 submarines for OrkaPoland has chosen Sweden’s proposal featuring Saab’s A26 Blekinge-class submarines for its Orka submarine programme. News-Übersicht

Brazil launches fourth Scorpène submarine – Naval NewsA new milestone for the Brazilian Navy’s submarine force was reached on 26 November 2025 with the christening of the fourth diesel-electric Scorpène submarine, the S43 Almirante Karam News-Übersicht

TKMS Hands Over Second Reis-class Submarine to Turkish Navy – Naval NewsOn November 27, 2025, German shipbuilder TKMS announced the delivery ceremony of the second Reis-class (Type-214TN) air independent propulsion (AIP) capable submarine to the Turkish Navy. News-Übersicht

Poland picks Saab’s A26 submarine design, contract eyed by year’s endThe Swedish selection caps an intense race amid global shipbuilders for a program pegged at almost $3 billion. News-Übersicht

Swedish government comments on Poland’s decision to select Sweden as key partner in submarine dealPoland has announced that it has chosen Sweden to partner in its submarine programme, marking one of Sweden’s largest-ever naval export deals. News-Übersicht

A26 submarines: Poland chooses Swedish Blekinge-class design for new Baltic Sea capabilityPoland confirmed on Wednesday that it has chosen Sweden to supply three A26, or Blekinge-class, submarines built by Saab, a design created specifically for operations in the Baltic Sea. News-Übersicht