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USS Delaware arrives in Norway during U.S. Navy High North operations supporting maritime awareness, security and deterrenceThe Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Delaware arrived in Grøtsund, Norway, on Sept. 1, 2026, for a routine port visit. News-Übersicht

TKMS Delivers INS Drakon to Israel: Final Dolphin-class Submarine Features New Missile Capability – Naval NewsOn September 1, 2026, TKMS announced the delivery of the INS DRAKON, the third and final submarine of the HDW “Dolphin” class, to the Israeli Navy. News-Übersicht

Devonport nuclear submarine dock upgrades could be accelerated – Navy LookoutThe MoD hopes to speed up two major dock renewal projects at Devonport following the site operator’s release from 12 years of enhanced nuclear safety oversight. A parliamentary answer this week confirmed that acceleration of work on 10 and 14…

Kongsberg Buys Sonatech to Expand US Underwater TechnologyKongsberg has completed its acquisition of Sonatech, expanding its US underwater technology business. News-Übersicht

Israel receives final Dolphin-class submarine from Germany’s TKMSThyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) has delivered the INS Drakon to the Israeli Navy, marking the completion of Israel’s Dolphin-class submarine fleet equipped with air-independent propulsion (AIP). News-Übersicht

U.S. Navy returns fully modernized USS North Dakota attack submarine to fleet early after major Block III overhaul at PortsmouthThe U.S. Navy returned USS North Dakota to the fleet on Aug. 29 after Portsmouth Naval Shipyard completed its extended drydocking maintenance period ahead of the rebaselined schedule. News-Übersicht

Albacore Secures US Navy Contract for Strike-Capable Subsea DronesThe US Navy has contracted Pennsylvania-based Albacore for the procurement of its Ghostfin long-range unmanned underwater vessels. News-Übersicht

Germany considers helping fund UK nuclear deterrent – Navy LookoutReports in the Telegraph that Germany is considering financial and military support for Britain’s nuclear weapons are part of a widening debate over European defence. Berlin could help protect the bases and reinforce the conventional forces around them, but access to…

Dreadnought Alliance says £8.4 billion phase will underpin UK nuclear deterrent delivery and long-term industrial capacityThe Dreadnought Alliance says a new £8.4 billion funding phase will move Britain’s nuclear submarine replacement programme from construction towards operational delivery. News-Übersicht

Britain commits £15 billion to sovereign nuclear warhead programme, with Astraea to replace Mk4A and retain Trident II D5 compatibilityBritain will invest £15 billion during the current Parliament in its sovereign nuclear warhead programme, supporting more than 9,000 jobs, the Ministry of Defence said. News-Übersicht

Britain’s Dreadnought nuclear submarine programme supports about 30,000 jobs, with more than 7,000 at BAE Systems Maritime aloneBritain’s Dreadnought ballistic missile submarine programme supports approximately 30,000 jobs across the country, according to the industrial alliance delivering the project. News-Übersicht

Australiens Fokus auf die Collins-U-BooteAustralien arbeitet weiter daran, die alternde U-Boot-Flotte der Collins-Klasse einsatzbereit zu halten. Beim fünften „Product of Concern Summit“ News-Übersicht

Conroy chairs fifth Product of Concern Summit for Collins Class submarine sustainmentAustralian Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy has reportedly met with industry partners for the fifth Product of Concern Summit to review progress supporting the sustainment of Australia’s Collins Class submarines. News-Übersicht

Chinese Submarine Launches Ballistic Missile, West Responds Five Weeks LaterSignificant Missile Test Raises Concerns On July 6, 2026, a Chinese submarine successfully launched a ballistic missile equipped with a dummy warhead… News-Übersicht

Polish crew begin training on Swedish A17 submarineThe Swedish Navy has begun training Polish submariners as the two nations procure the same A26 diesel-electric submarines. News-Übersicht

UK targets fleet of up to 12 nuclear-powered attack submarines under AUKUS, with programme supporting 21,000 British jobBritain plans to expand its fleet of nuclear-powered attack submarines to as many as 12 as it completes the Astute-class programme and develops its SSN-AUKUS successor. News-Übersicht

U.S. Navy Explores Carrier-Basing & Resupply UUVs – Naval NewsThe U.S. Navy’s Pacific Fleet is testing new UUV roles, including carrier-basing and undersea resupply, to boost stealth in contested waters. News-Übersicht

Ultra Maritime Tests Combined Active, Passive Sonar Against Underwater DronesUltra Maritime has demonstrated an integrated sonar capability combining active and passive sensing for anti-submarine warfare and counter-unmanned underwater vehicle missions. News-Übersicht

USS Massachusetts Ready for Fleet Tasking, Skips Shakedown AvailabilityThe US Navy has declared USS Massachusetts (SSN 798), the seventh Block IV Virginia-class nuclear-powered fast-attack submarine, ready for Fleet tasking.  News-Übersicht

U.S. Navy Orca XLUUV Completes 1,000-Mile Pacific Transit – Naval NewsThe U.S. Navy completed a 1,000 nautical mile transit with the service’s Orca XLUUV uncrewed submarine in July, a first for the service. News-Übersicht

Ultra Maritime Tests Integrated ASW and Counter-UUV Sonar System During US Navy Exercise – Naval NewsDuring the U.S. Navy’s Lanternfish 2026 exercise, Ultra Maritime demonstrated an integrated passive-active sonar architecture combining its Sea Spear passive array and SSQ-125B active sonobuoy to detect and track UUVs. News-Übersicht

L3Harris Opens Rhode Island Facility for Naval Training SystemsL3Harris Technologies has opened a new facility in Rhode Island to produce undersea training systems for the US Navy and allied forces. News-Übersicht

US Navy wants submarine launchers for weapons and underwater drones – Navy LookoutThe US Navy has begun seeking a new generation of submarine payload launchers designed to deploy uncrewed systems as well as weapons. The move raises questions about how far the Royal Navy’s future SSN-AUKUS boats will share in…

Raytheon’s New UUV Challenges the Cost of Long-Range Undersea MissionsRaytheon is challenging the economics of long-range underwater operations with a new unmanned undersea vehicle built to go farther without driving up costs. News-Übersicht

South Korea Issues Draft Law for Jangbogo-N Nuclear SubmarineSouth Korea’s MND has issued a legislative notice for a special act establishing the legal framework, nuclear safety, and procurement path for its Jangbogo-N attack submarine program. News-Übersicht

Lockheed Australia to Establish Virginia-Class Integration Capability Lockheed Martin has signed a contract to establish a combat systems integration capability for Australia’s future Virginia submarines. News-Übersicht

Raytheon and CET demonstrate new HADALUS unmanned undersea vehicle for U.S. Navy with more than 2,000 nautical miles of enduranceRaytheon and Composite Energy Technologies have demonstrated the submerged launch capability of HADALUS, a new long-endurance unmanned undersea vehicle during a U.S. Navy exercise. News-Übersicht

Lockheed Martin to build sovereign Virginia-class submarine combat systems integration capability in Australia under AUKUSLockheed Martin Australia has secured a multi-year A$29.3 million contract to build sovereign combat systems integration capability for Australia’s future Virginia-class submarines. News-Übersicht

Germany, Norway and Canada start 212CD submarine planning with TKMS, moving NATO Arctic cooperation towards contract talksGermany, Norway and Canada have begun joint planning for the 212CD submarine programme with TKMS, opening the operational phase of their multinational cooperation. News-Übersicht

Bei TKMS startete die U-Boot-Planung – Milliarden-DealTKMS traf zum ersten Planungsworkshop in Kiel Vertreter aus Deutschland, Norwegen und Kanada. Damit starteten die U-Boot-Planung offiziell. News-Übersicht

Raytheon and CET Successfully Test New Low-Cost Hadalus UUV for U.S. Navy – Naval NewsRaytheon and CET demonstrated the Hadalus low-cost, long-endurance UUV in a U.S. Navy test, proving submerged launch and autonomous mission capabilities. News-Übersicht

Type 212CD Submarine: Guide to Europe’s Undersea HunterStealth, endurance, and cooperation are the pillars of the Type 212CD submarine to reshape conventional undersea warfare. News-Übersicht

PT PAL Cuts First Steel for Indonesia’s Scorpène Evolved Submarine – Naval NewsPT PAL and Naval Group have held the first steel-cutting ceremony for Indonesia’s first Scorpène Evolved submarine in Surabaya, target delivery 2032. News-Übersicht

Saab reports strong progress on Sweden’s A26 submarine programmeSaab said Sweden’s A26 submarine programme was making strong progress while a three-submarine order from Poland drove a wider expansion of its naval production base. News-Übersicht

US Navy Categorizes Next-Gen Virginia Submarines as Guided Missile VesselsThe US Navy has formally reclassified 19 planned Virginia-class fast attack submarines as guided missile submarines to reflect a critical leap in onboard firepower. News-Übersicht

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U.S. Navy reclassifies 19 Virginia Payload Module-equipped submarines as SSGNs, expanding long-range undersea strike capacityThe U.S. Navy will reclassify 19 planned Virginia-class submarines equipped with the Virginia Payload Module as guided-missile submarines. News-Übersicht

Russia Launches 13,800-Ton Nuclear Cruise Missile Submarine Ulyanovsk At Sevmash ShipyardMarine Insight – The maritime industry guide. News-Übersicht

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L3Harris awarded battery contract for Virginia and Columbia Class submarinesL3Harris Technologies has been awarded a competitive contract to deliver battery monitoring systems in the production of Virginia and Columbia Class submarines for the US Navy. News-Übersicht

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Inside the £8.4 Billion Dreadnought Program Designed to Protect Britain’s Nuclear DeterrentBritain’s Dreadnought submarines receive a major funding boost as construction advances toward the next stage of the program. News-Übersicht

Navantia conducts first dive of 2nd S80 submarine ‚Narciso Monturiol‘ – Naval NewsThe S82 ‚Narciso Monturiol‘, the second submarine in the S80 series, conducted its first static dive on Tuesday News-Übersicht

New BAE Systems Defence Contract Boosts UK Nuclear Deterrent Submarine Fleet – Naval NewsThe UK Government has awarded a new £5.9bn contract to BAE Systems funding critical work to progress the nation’s Dreadnought Class nuclear deterrent submarines towards entry into service. News-Übersicht

Spain’s second S80 submarine conducts first static dive trial Spain’s S82 ‘Narciso Monturiol’ submarine, the second vessel in the S80 programme, has conducted its first static dive near La Algameca Naval Base in Cartagena. News-Übersicht

Navantia Completes First Static Dive of Spain’s S-82 SubmarineNavantia has completed the first static dive of the S-82 Narciso Monturiol, marking another milestone in Spain’s S-80 submarine program. News-Übersicht

US Navy Awards Historic $76.6B Contract for 9 Block VI Virginia SSNs and 5 Columbia SSBNs – Naval NewsIn its largest-ever submarine deal, the US Navy awards $76.6B to GDEB and HII for 9 Block VI Virginia-class attack subs and 5 Columbia-class SSBNs. News-Übersicht

New Dreadnought funding tranche underlines Burnham’s commitment to Trident – Navy LookoutThe Royal Navy’s Dreadnought-class ballistic missile submarine programme has been allocated a further £8.4 billion, announced by the Prime Minister during a visit to BAE Systems’ Barrow-in-Furness shipyard today. Although presented as a major boost, the money had already…

UK Announces $11.2 Billion Investment in Nuclear SubmarinesBritain is investing $11.2 billion in its Dreadnought nuclear submarine program, supporting 47,000 jobs and advancing four new boats. News-Übersicht

US Navy Awards $76.7B for Virginia- and Columbia-Class Submarine ProgramsThe US Navy has awarded incentive contract modifications totaling $76.6 billion to General Dynamics Electric Boat and HII for the Virginia- and Columbia-class submarine programs. News-Übersicht

Leidos to Build Emergency Repair Bay for Australia’s Virginia SubmarinesCanberra has partnered with Leidos’ Australian segment Gibbs and Cox to lead the preliminary design of a contingency dry dock that will support its future Virginia-class submarines under the trilateral AUKUS security pact with the UK and the US. News-Übersicht

US Navy Directed by Congress to Overhaul Torpedo Inventories for Two-War Strategy – Naval NewsCongress directs SECNAV in the FY27 NDAA to expand US Navy torpedo inventory floors, overhaul testing, and boost production for two-war strategy support. News-Übersicht

Poland’s A26 Submarine Deal: Details on Weapons Package, Interim Boat, and Delivery ScheduleFollowing Poland’s order for Saab A26 submarines, Naval News breaks down the weapons package, undisclosed missile integration, HMS Södermanland lease, and 2031 delivery timelines. News-Übersicht

INS Drakon an Israel übergebenTKMS hat das sechste U-Boot der israelischen Marine in Kiel an den Kunden übergeben. Die stark modifizierte „Drakon“ schließt die Dolphin-II-Klasse ab, nimmt technisch aber bereits Merkmale der künftigen Dakar-Klasse vorweg. News-Übersicht

Babcock Canada wins six-year extension to support Victoria-class fleetBabcock Canada will continue providing in-service support for the Royal Canadian Navy’s Victoria-class submarines after securing a six-year extension to its long-standing contract. News-Übersicht

TKMS, Navantia Push Ahead With Future Submarine CollaborationTKMS and Navantia have signed a second memorandum of understanding to deepen their partnership on future submarine programs. News-Übersicht

L3Harris to Supply Battery Monitoring Systems for Virginia, Columbia-Class SubmarinesL3Harris is set to supply battery monitoring systems for two of the US Navy’s top priority acquisitions: the Columbia- and Virginia-class submarines. News-Übersicht

Fincantieri strengthens the U212 NFS program with new technologies, advanced services and accelerated delivery schedule – Naval NewsFincantieri has signed a contract amendment with OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation) under the U212 NFS program. News-Übersicht

Sublife: From high pay to short showers, what day to day life is really like on a submarineWhat’s it really like to serve deep beneath the sea in the Silent Service? News-Übersicht

Canada’s Victoria Submarines to Receive Extended Fleet Support From BabcockBabcock has secured a deal to continue in-service support for the Royal Canadian Navy’s 2000s-era Victoria-class diesel-electric attack submarines. News-Übersicht

Canada Awards Babcock $1.1B Extension for Submarine SupportCanada has awarded Babcock a $1.1B, six-year extension for the Victoria In-Service Support Contract (VISSC) to sustain the Royal Canadian Navy’s submarine fleet. News-Übersicht

TKMS, Kongsberg promise CAD 167 billion Canadian industry role in 212CD submarine programme, sustainment and combat systemsTKMS is putting industrial cooperation at the centre of its Canadian Patrol Submarine Project offer. News-Übersicht

US Taps Kongsberg, Oceaneering to Develop New Extra-Large Undersea VehicleThe US Department of Defense has selected Kongsberg and Oceaneering to develop an extra-large uncrewed undersea vehicle for future US Navy missions. News-Übersicht

German Firms Test USV That Launches From Submarine Torpedo TubesTwo German firms have demonstrated a drone boat designed to emerge from submarine torpedo tubes, completing sea trials that validate the concept in real maritime conditions. News-Übersicht

Submarine maintenance at heart of £26bn naval base overhaul after years of underfundingLuke Pollard said years of underinvestment had slowed ships and submarines moving through maintenance and upgrade programmes, with more refit work now planned at Faslane News-Übersicht

CENTCOM Deploys Saronic Corsair USV Against Iranian Submarine At Bandar Abbas – Naval NewsUS CENTCOM has debuted the Saronic Corsair USV in combat, using three of the maritime one-way attack drones to strike an Iranian midget sub at Bandar Abbas. News-Übersicht

US Navy awards $850m contract to advance Trident II D5LE2 developmentThe US Navy has awarded an $850m contract modification to Lockheed Martin, supporting the continued development of the Trident II D5 Life Extension 2 (D5LE2) programme. News-Übersicht

Rolls-Royce Starts Reactor Plant Expansion for UK, Australian Nuclear SubmarinesRolls-Royce Submarines has begun construction on a major expansion of its Raynesway facility in Derby, England, to boost nuclear reactor production for British and Australian undersea warfare programs. News-Übersicht

XV Excalibur – Royal Navy learning to fight with autonomous submarines – Navy LookoutThe RN’s experimental extra-large uncrewed underwater vehicle, XV Excalibur, has entered a new phase of development. MSubs of Plymouth was recently awarded a £6.68 million contract to support the RN trials. We spoke with the company about…

Exail and KNDS strengthen a french industrial ecosystem dedicated to Autonomous Mine Countermeasures – Naval NewsAs navies worldwide accelerate the modernization of their mine countermeasure capabilities, Exail and KNDS are strengthening their cooperation. News-Übersicht

US Navy fears ballistic missile subs can be hit by drones, anti-tank rocketsThe U.S. Navy is searching for better methods of protecting its missile subs, as well as the shore installations that support them. News-Übersicht

HII to Extend US Navy’s Lionfish Undersea Drone ProductionHII has signed a contract to continue building unmanned underwater vehicles as part of the US Navy’s Lionfish program, expanding an effort that could grow to 200 platforms valued at more than $347 million. News-Übersicht

U.S. Navy Boosts Lionfish UUV Production with New HII Contract Option – Naval NewsHII has been awarded an option year production contract for the U.S. Navy’s next-generation program of record, the Lionfish small unmanned undersea vehicle (SUUV). News-Übersicht

Canada Chooses Germany’s TKMS to Build New Fleet of SubmarinesCanada has chosen Germany’s Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems to build its new multi-billion-dollar fleet of submarines, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday, as his government works to deepen defence ties with European NATO allies. News-Übersicht

Canada selects TKMS’ Type 212CD for new submarine fleetCanada has chosen Germany’s Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) as its preferred supplier for a new fleet of submarines. News-Übersicht

Ottawa Selects TKMS For Canadian Patrol Submarine ProjectOttawa has announced the selection of German TKMS to supply up to twelve submarines for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project. News-Übersicht

China’s Nuclear Submarine Test Launches Ballistic Missile In Pacific, Raising Regional TensionsMarine Insight – The maritime industry guide. News-Übersicht

Fincantieri to acquire four companies in €600 million push to build international underwater business and expand dual-use capabilitiesFincantieri has reached agreements to acquire majority stakes in Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech and Defcomm, in a move aimed at accelerating growth in marine drones and underwater activities. News-Übersicht

Lockheed Martin to acquire Ultra Maritime for $3.45 billion to expand undersea and anti-submarine warfare capabilities for allied naviesLockheed Martin said it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ultra Maritime, a global defense company specializing in advanced undersea warfare and anti-submarine warfare capabilities. News-Übersicht

Canada reportedly selects German shipbuilder TKMS to build 12 new submarines for Canadian navy fleet renewal programmeCanada has chosen Germany’s TKMS to build 12 new submarines for the Canadian navy, The Globe and Mail reported. News-Übersicht

TKMS erhält Auftrag über 12 U-Boote U212 CD für KanadaWie die kanadische Zeitung „The Globe and Mail“ heute berichtet, hat die kanadische Regierung sich für den Kauf von 12 U-Booten U212 CD beim deutschen News-Übersicht

This Submarine Can Hide Underwater for 80 Days StraightA stealthy new submarine armed with advanced weapons is now under construction in Indonesia. News-Übersicht

Thales to buy French underwater-drone maker Exail in $4.5 billion dealIndustry champions in France and Italy move to consolidate their positions in a growing market for unmanned underwater naval equipment. News-Übersicht

JL-2 Ballistic Missile Launch: China nuclear-powered submarine fires test missile in Pacific for first timeChina carried out its first known JL-2 Ballistic Missile from a nuclear-powered submarine in more than four decades during a Pacific test on Monday. News-Übersicht

Communication starts with us – SEICAM® and TRITON® II for the Next Generation of Submarines – Naval NewsThe role of modern submarines is changing. In a security environment shaped by geopolitical tensions, advanced anti-submarine warfare capabilities and increasingly networked military operations, stealth alone is no longer sufficient. Today’s platforms are…

Fincantieri Acquires Four Companies to Expand Underwater Drone Business – Naval NewsFincantieri announces the agreement for the acquisition of Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech and Defcomm. These four strategic transactions in the Underwater segment significantly enhance the Group’s positioning in a domain that is becoming increasingly central to security, energy and the development of critical infrastructure. News-Übersicht

Lockheed Martin to Acquire Ultra Maritime Solutions – Naval NewsLockheed Martin today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Ultra Maritime, a global defense company specializing in advanced undersea warfare and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities for allied naval forces for $3.45 billion. Lockheed Martin press release Ultra Maritime…

PT Pal, Naval Group Kicks Off Production of Indonesia’s Scorpène SubmarinesPT PAL and France’s Naval Group have begun building the first two Evolved Scorpène-class submarines for the Indonesian Navy in Surabaya, East Java. News-Übersicht

Rolls-Royce starts Raynesway site expansion to double submarine reactor manufacturing capacity for UK and Australian programmesRolls-Royce Submarines has officially broken ground and started foundational work on a new manufacturing facility at its Raynesway site in Derby. News-Übersicht

First Local Construction of Scorpène Evolved to Begin This Month in Indonesia – Naval NewsPT PAL Indonesia and Naval Group organised a press tour of PT PAL’s submarine construction facilities in Surabaya, East Java, to showcase preparations for the start of construction of two Scorpène Evolved submarines for the Indonesian…

UK DIP Details Platform Types to Underpin Royal Navy Hybrid Force Structure and Atlantic Fleet Series – Naval NewsThe UK new Defence Investment Plan (DIP) has detailed four platform types to be introduced into Royal Navy (RN) service News-Übersicht

UK’s extra-large submarine drone set to undergo trials at seaIn 2025, the Royal Navy had successfully tested long-distance communication with its new XLUUV Excalibur during an exercise. News-Übersicht

Los Angeles-class submarine USS Alexandria holds inactivation ceremonyThe crew of the USS Alexandria (SSN 757), a Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine, have held an inactivation ceremony after 35 years of active duty. News-Übersicht

Royal Navy Merlin crews sharpen anti-submarine skills in Norwegian fjords – Navy LookoutRN Merlin helicopter crews have completed two weeks of intensive anti-submarine warfare training in Norway, using the country’s deep fjords and coastal waters to hone skills against conventional submarines in one of the Merlin Helicopter Force’s regular overseas…

Japanese torpedo sends US ship to the ocean floor during Valiant Shield exerciseThe USS Juneau was sent to the ocean floor during a multinational SINKEX exercise. News-Übersicht

Drone Maker Global Mark Unveils Massive Underwater Strike DroneA Ukrainian company known for its aerial drones and electronic warfare systems is venturing underwater for the first time with the unveiling of a massive autonomous drone designed for high-impact strikes. News-Übersicht

UK Kicks Off CETUS Extra-Large Submarine Drone TrialsThe UK Submarine Delivery Agency has invested $8.8 million to begin trials of the Royal Navy’s CETUS extra-large uncrewed underwater vehicle. News-Übersicht

Poland orders three Saab A26 submarines as Sweden expands Baltic Sea defence cooperation, training and industrial support programme – Defence Industry EuropeSaab has signed a contract with the Polish Armaments Agency for the production and delivery of three A26 submarines. News-Übersicht

Poland awards $4.8 billion A26 submarine deal to SaabUnder a separate deal, Warsaw aims to urgently acquire a “gap filler” boat for its Baltic Sea operations that will be used to train its sailors. News-Übersicht