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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

GDEB wins $987m to support submarine productionGeneral Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB) has secured a contract modification valued at $987m for the procurement of long lead time materials News-Übersicht

ASELSAN: DERİNGÖZ 100M/600 unmanned underwater vehicle ready for operational deploymentTurkish defence company ASELSAN has announced that its Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV), DERİNGÖZ 100M/600, has successfully completed sea trials, confirming its operational readiness. News-Übersicht

Royal Navy patrol boat provides logistic support to Swedish submarine during NATO exercise | Navy LookoutIndependent Royal Navy news and analysis News-Übersicht

Taiwan Starts Sea Tests of First Domestically Built SubmarineTaiwan has started sea trials of its first domestically built submarine, as it upgrades its military capabilities to defend against a potential Chinese attack. News-Übersicht

Royal IHC and Naval Group sign strategic contract for Netherlands’ New Orka-class submarinesRoyal IHC and French shipbuilder Naval Group have signed a strategic contract for the construction of the Royal Netherlands Navy’s new Orka-class submarines. News-Übersicht

General Dynamics Electric Boat awarded a $987 million contract modification for long lead time material and construction costs for submarine production | GDElectric Boat, a business unit of General Dynamics, announced today it has been awarded a $987 million contract modification News-Übersicht

Naval Group and Royal IHC Sign Contract for Dutch Navy’s Orka-class Submarine Projects – Naval NewsNaval Group announced a contract with Royal IHC to support the construction of the new Orka-class submarines for the Dutch Navy. News-Übersicht

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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