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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

Saab receives order for three A26 submarines for Poland – Naval NewsSaab has today signed a contract with the Polish State Treasury Armaments Agency and received an order for the production and delivery of three A26-type submarines. News-Übersicht

French Navy Accepts Fourth Barracuda Nuclear Submarine From Naval GroupNaval Group has handed over the fourth Barracuda-class nuclear-powered attack submarine to the French Navy as part of an early 2000s program replacing the service’s Rubis-class fleet. News-Übersicht

Poland Signs Contract to Acquire Swedish SubmarinesPoland has signed a $4.8-billion contract with Sweden to purchase three Saab submarines intended to strengthen its defense capabilities. News-Übersicht

The 5,800-Ton Nuclear Submarine That Could Change the Balance of Power in EuropeFrance just took delivery of one of the most advanced nuclear submarines ever built, and its capabilities are extraordinary. News-Übersicht

Video: Ukraine’s Massive New Underwater Drone – Sea Trident ST-1000 – Naval NewsUkraine’s Global Mark has just unveiled its first-ever Extra-Large Uncrewed Underwater Vehicle (XLUUV) at the Eurosatory 2026 defense exhibition in Paris: the Sea Trident ST-1000. News-Übersicht

Naval Group delivers 4th Barracuda type submarine – Naval NewsNaval Group handed over the fourth Barracuda type nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) De Grasse (S636) to the French Navy. News-Übersicht

Naval Group delivers fourth Barracuda-class nuclear attack submarine De Grasse to French Navy after four-month sea trialsNaval Group delivered the De Grasse, the fourth Barracuda-class nuclear-powered attack submarine, to the French Navy on 24 June 2026. News-Übersicht

QinetiQ Accelerates UK Submarine Maintenance With Additive ManufacturingThe Royal Navy is set to improve submarine availability by reducing maintenance time with QinetiQ’s additive manufacturing technology. News-Übersicht

Naval Officer Charged Over Argentine Sub Implosion Seeks AcquittalArgentine court hears final defense in the 2017 ARA San Juan submarine disaster trial as a former naval officer seeks acquittal. News-Übersicht

Royal Navy attack submarine fleet update – all boats alongside – Navy LookoutHMS Audacious is scheduled to come out of dry dock in Devonport today. This should be an unremarkable routine activity but its significance shows how much dock infrastructure has impacted the readiness of the submarine force. At the…

The US Navy’s Los Angeles-Class Submarine, ExplainedExplore the Los Angeles-class submarine’s capabilities, history, missions, and lasting impact on US undersea warfare. News-Übersicht

‚Massive investment‘ needed at home of Royal Navy’s nuclear sub fleet, defence minister saysSpeaking to MPs at Westminster’s Scottish Affairs Committee, Luke Pollard said details of funding for HMNB Clyde will be included in the upcoming DIP News-Übersicht

Indonesia’s First Two Scorpene Evolved Will Have Missile Launch Capability – Naval NewsA recent report suggested that the first two Scorpene Evolved submarines for the Indonesian Navy (TNI AL), which will be constructed domestically by the state-owned company PT PAL Indonesia in East Java, will not have missile-launch capability from…

Sevmash Lays Keel of 10th Russian Navy Yasen Nuclear SubmarineMoscow’s state-owned shipyard Sevmash has laid the keel for the Russian Navy’s 10th Yasen-class nuclear-powered attack submarine, the Murmansk, marking the formal start of the vessel’s construction. News-Übersicht

HII delivers first REMUS 130 unmanned underwater vehicle as latest variant of widely deployed autonomous platformHII has delivered the first REMUS 130 unmanned underwater vehicle. The company said the delivery marks a milestone for the next generation of the REMUS autonomous underwater vehicle family. News-Übersicht

Naval Group to Supply Dutch Navy Orka Submarines With F21 TorpedoesAmsterdam has awarded Naval Group a contract for the supply of F21 heavyweight torpedoes for the Royal Netherlands Navy’s Orka-class submarines. News-Übersicht

US firm’s new tech offers long-range underwater nuclear detectionBMRT’s Generation 2 Platform demonstrates long-range underwater detection capabilities including a previously undisclosed 970-mile U-235 event. News-Übersicht

Navantia Tests New Propulsion System to Keep Spain’s Submarines Underwater LongerNavantia has started testing the air-independent propulsion system for Spain’s third S-80-class submarine. News-Übersicht

Netherlands selects Naval Group F21 torpedo for Orka-class submarinesThe Netherlands has formalised an agreement with Naval Group for the supply of F21 heavyweight torpedoes to its future Orka-class submarines. News-Übersicht

OSI and TKMS sign MOU to explore Canadian ECPINS navigation software for future Royal Canadian Navy patrol submarinesOSI Maritime Systems has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with TKMS to support the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project. News-Übersicht

HII delivers first REMUS 130 uncrewed underwater vehicle US-based shipbuilder HII has expanded its portfolio of autonomous maritime systems with the delivery of the first REMUS 130 UUV. News-Übersicht

TKMS and General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada launch Arctic Sentinel undersea research initiativeTKMS and General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada have agreed to establish a new undersea research and development centre focused on Arctic surveillance technologies. News-Übersicht

Netherlands selects Naval Group F21 heavyweight torpedo for future Orka-class submarines under new contractThe Netherlands Ministry of Defence and Naval Group have signed a contract for the supply of new-generation F21 heavyweight torpedoes. News-Übersicht

HII Delivers First of the Newest REMUS Variant: 130 – Naval NewsOn June 16, 2026, Huntington Ingalls Industries announced the delivery of the first REMUS 130 unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) to a U.S. ally, marking a major milestone for the next generation of the world’s most widely deployed autonomous underwater…

Dutch MoD and Naval Group Ink F21 Torpedo Procurement Contract – Naval NewsThe Netherlands Ministry of Defence represented by Vice Admiral Jan Willem Hartman from COMMIT and Naval Group signed the contract for the supply of new-generation F21 heavyweight torpedoes to equip the Orka-class submarines. News-Übersicht

Navantia begins testing AIP propulsion system on S-83 submarine section before pressure hull integrationNavantia has begun testing the Air Independent Propulsion system installed in a section of the S-83 Cosme García submarine. News-Übersicht

Preserve peace, prevent war: The UK’s nuclear deterrent beneath the wavesThe Continuous At-Sea Deterrent ensures that at least one nuclear-armed ballistic missile submarine is constantly patrolling the world’s oceans News-Übersicht

U.S. Navy: USS Colorado returns to fleet 29 days early after scheduled maintenance at Pearl Harbor Naval ShipyardThe Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Colorado has completed a scheduled maintenance period at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility. News-Übersicht

SINKEX: Turkish Navy achieves first AKYA heavyweight torpedo firing from MÜREN CMS – Naval NewsOn July 11, 2026, the Turkish MoD has announced a successful firing of the AKYA heavyweight torpedo in the Eastern Mediterranean. News-Übersicht

Ultra Maritime Tests New Sonobuoy for UK Undersea Warfare Program Ultra Maritime has completed the first in-water trial of its new Multistatic Active Receive Sonobuoy in Scotland. News-Übersicht

US Navy’s new 20,000-ton nuclear-powered submarine takes shapeNewly surfaced photo shows major construction progress on the USS District of Columbia ahead of its planned 2029 delivery. News-Übersicht

Kongsberg, DRASS Partner on Underwater Defense SystemsNorwegian firm Kongsberg and Italy-based DRASS have signed a strategic partnership aimed at developing new underwater defense technologies that combine manned and unmanned platforms. News-Übersicht

US Navy revives Submarine Squadron 3 to support SRF-West in AustraliaThe US Navy has reactivated Submarine Squadron 3 (CSS-3) to support the Submarine Rotational Force-West (SRF-West) at HMAS Stirling. News-Übersicht

U.S. Navy reestablishes Submarine Squadron 3 in Western Australia to support SRF-West under AUKUS partnershipThe U.S. Navy has reestablished Submarine Squadron 3 to support Submarine Rotational Force-West, a key element of the AUKUS security partnership. News-Übersicht

New Look at America’s Next Ballistic Missile Submarine – Naval NewsNew photos of the future ballistic missile submarine USS District of Columbia (SSBN-826) surfaced online via Ashley Cowen’s (Lead Photographer at Newport News Shipbuilding) LinkedIn page. News-Übersicht

Former sub captain says problems run deep – unlike Astute boats, as all five remain in dockRyan Ramsey said that past assumptions that the Royal Navy’s current nuclear fleet was sufficient to be a world-leading anti-submarine warfare player were wrong News-Übersicht

WASS, Magellan Explore Torpedo Production Partnership in CanadaWASS Submarine Systems and Magellan Aerospace agreed to evaluate cooperation in heavyweight torpedo and torpedo countermeasure programs. News-Übersicht

US Navy establishes presence in Perth ahead of AUKUSThe US Navy has set up a new Naval Support Activity in Perth to enhance multinational support ahead of AUKUS. News-Übersicht

Kongsberg and DRASS form strategic partnership to develop advanced underwater intelligence and autonomous systemsKongsberg and DRASS have announced a strategic partnership to develop advanced underwater solutions. News-Übersicht

U.S. Navy establishes Naval Support Activity Stirling in Western Australia to support AUKUS submarine rotationsThe U.S. Navy has established Naval Support Activity Stirling in Perth, Western Australia, as part of AUKUS. News-Übersicht

Fincantieri’s WASS Submarine Systems and Magellan sign agreement to support Canadian underwater defence capabilityFincantieri, through its subsidiary WASS Submarine Systems, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Magellan Aerospace Corporation. News-Übersicht

Aselsan Showcases Kiliç Kamikaze Underwater Drones at Efes – Naval NewsAselsan showcased its recently unveiled ship-killing Kiliç Kamikaze Drones to an international audience at Efes 2026. News-Übersicht

Satellite Images Expose China’s New ‘Sail-Free’ Mystery Submarine Designed To Evade US DefencesMarine Insight – The maritime industry guide. News-Übersicht

U.S Navy Submarine Connecticut To Return To Service In September Following GroundingMarine Insight – The maritime industry guide. News-Übersicht

Hanwha Ocean links Canadian submarine proposal to wider South Korea-Canada cooperation in energy and industryThe Republic of Korea and Canada are deepening cooperation in energy resources, critical minerals, supply chain resilience and strategic industrial development. News-Übersicht

Russian Submarine Arkhangelsk Launches Anti-Ship Missile In Barents SeaMarine Insight – The maritime industry guide. News-Übersicht

Hanwha Ocean Strengthens Canada Submarine Bid with Algoma Steel Partnership Hanwha Ocean has teamed with Ontario-based Algoma Steel to supply materials for armored vehicles and submarines that it has pitched for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project. News-Übersicht

New Mystery Submarine Signals China’s Rapid Undersea ExpansionChina is launching submarines at a pace unmatched by any other nation. Its latest design, a distinctive and innovative vessel that dispenses with the traditional sail, marks another step in the evolution of an increasingly capable and technologically advanced submarine force. With little…

Taiwan’s 2,500-ton submarine to get torpedoes that travel at 55 knotsTaiwan’s Hai Kun submarine nears delivery as the Navy prepares to receive 28 MK 48 torpedoes with 650-pound warheads. News-Übersicht

US‘ nuclear submarine eyes return to fleet after 4 years of repairsUSS Connecticut is set to return to sea in September after more than four years in dry dock following its South China Sea collision. News-Übersicht

QinetiQ supports HMS Anson deployment – ADS Advance News-Übersicht

Royal Navy deploys advanced ROV for Gulf minehunting operations – Navy LookoutRN Diving Threat and Exploitation Group (DTXG) personnel have completed intensive training on the VideoRay Defender-Viper, a remotely operated vehicle already used in combat by Ukrainian forces. The system is now loaded aboard RFA Lyme Bay, which sailed from…

AUKUS partners unveil Pillar II project for uncrewed undersea vehicles   Australia, the US and the UK have announced the launch of the first AUKUS Pillar II Signature Project, aimed at developing advanced payloads and systems for Uncrewed Undersea Vehicles (UUVs). News-Übersicht

Type 212CD: Germany and Norway ready to transfer submarines to CanadaShould the Canadian government choose the offer from German naval shipbuilder TKMS for the procurement of up to twelve new submarines, the company intends to deliver four Type 212CD submarines to the Canadian Navy by 2036 News-Übersicht

Australia To Receive 3 Second-Hand U.S Nuclear Submarines Within 15 Years Under Streamlined AUKUS DealMarine Insight – The maritime industry guide. News-Übersicht

South Korea goes full steam ahead on nuclear-powered submarinesSeoul plans to launch its first boat in the mid-2030s and commission it in “the late 2030s,” the government proclaimed. News-Übersicht

QinetiQ supports HMS Anson maintenance in Australia with additive manufacturing for replacement submarine partsQinetiQ supported HMS Anson’s recent routine Submarine Maintenance Period in Australia by using additive manufacturing to deliver replacement parts in four weeks. News-Übersicht

US to Send Only Used Nuclear Subs to Australia in Amended Defense DealAustralia will only receive used nuclear-powered submarines from the US as part of an agreement to „streamline“ the AUKUS deal, with the move branded on Sunday as a „cost-effective“ measure by Defence Minister Richard Marles. News-Übersicht

Kongsberg, OSI Maritime Partner on Navigation Tech for Canadian Submarine ProgramKongsberg and OSI Maritime Systems have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on submarine navigation technology. News-Übersicht

New 10-Year Deal Aims to Accelerate Autonomous Underwater Systems for US MilitaryCellula Robotics and defense technology firm Metron have signed a 10-year agreement to deliver autonomous undersea systems for the US. News-Übersicht

Australia Orders Acoustic Torpedo CountermeasuresUltra Maritime has secured a contract to supply Acoustic Device Countermeasure units to the Royal Australian Navy. News-Übersicht