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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

South Korea Says It Will Build Nuclear-Powered Submarines at HomeSouth Korea will build its nuclear-powered submarines at home, the defense minister said on Tuesday, with a plan to launch its first vessel in the mid-2030s. News-Übersicht

Indonesia Advances Domestic Scorpene Submarine Program to Pre-ProductionPT PAL has moved to the pre-production stage of Scorpene-class diesel-electric attack submarines for the Indonesian Navy. News-Übersicht

US Navy Awards Arcfield $75M Submarine Combat Systems Support ContractThe US Navy has contracted Arcfield to continue providing engineering and support services for the Code 25 combat control systems program.  News-Übersicht

MK 48 Torpedo: A Heavyweight Undersea Strike WeaponThis Mk 48 torpedo guide explains how the weapon operates in submarine warfare and engages high-value naval targets at sea. News-Übersicht

SYOS Unveils SU10 Underwater Drone for Mine Warfare, Maritime SecurityNew Zealand-based company SYOS has introduced the SU10 unmanned underwater vehicle, expanding its autonomous systems portfolio into subsea operations. News-Übersicht

Babcock, Truflo Expand AUKUS Submarine Supply Chain Cooperation Babcock and Truflo Marine have launched a UK-Australia pilot program under the AUKUS alliance to strengthen submarine industrial capacity. News-Übersicht

Babcock Grows Defense Engineering Capacity With AtkinsRéalis PartnershipBabcock has collaborated with AtkinsRéalis to boost engineering services in support of defense and submarine programs in the UK. News-Übersicht

Australia Kicks Off $7.8B Life Extension Program for Collins SubmarinesAustralia has formally launched a $7.8-billion program to extend the service life of its Collins-class submarines. News-Übersicht

Australia Taps Lockheed for Virginia Submarine Combat SystemsAustralia has chosen Lockheed Martin as the preferred combat system integration partner for its future fleet of Virginia-class submarines. News-Übersicht

Saab and PGZ Target Submarine and Drone Cooperation in New Naval AgreementSaab and Poland’s Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) have agreed to deepen cooperation on naval platforms, including submarines, surface vessels, and underwater systems. News-Übersicht

UK industry joins US Navy Virginia-class attack submarine programme – Navy LookoutBabcock’s Rosyth shipyard has been selected to manufacture complex submarine assemblies for the US Navy’s Virginia-class Block VI attack submarines, marking a significant expansion of UK involvement in the American submarine industrial base. Although currently limited to a small…

HMS Anson arrives in back in Gibraltar after visit to Australia cut short – Navy LookoutRoyal Navy submarine, HMS Anson, is back in Gibraltar after her time in Australia was cut short. The plan was changed in response to events and she sailed at short notice from HMAS Stirling soon…

U.S. Navy goes All In on Submarines in Released Shipbuilding Plan – Naval NewsThe U.S. Navy’s Future Years Defense Program (FYDP) regarding shipbuilding for fiscal years 2027-2031 contains massive investments into the U.S. Navy submarines News-Übersicht

Klein Marine Systems Announces MANTIS UUV with Integrated Sonar Array – Naval NewsKlein Marine Systems has announced the MANTIS UUV, a side scan sonar system designed for autonomous underwater vehicle platforms. News-Übersicht

Russian Nuclear Submarines, Thousands of Miles From Ukraine, Get Anti-Drone Defenses – Naval NewsNew satellite imagery reveals anti-drone protections around Russian nuclear submarines, suggesting commanders fear that Ukrainian surprise attacks threaten even their most remote naval assets. 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

General Dynamics Wins $2.3B Contract for Virginia-Class Block VI Submarine WorkThe US Navy has awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp. a $2.3-billion contract modification for Virginia-class Block VI submarines. News-Übersicht

Russia’s wrapping its powerful nuclear submarines in anti-drone netsUnmanned system proliferation drives Russian Navy to enhance safety of the docked submarines with counter drone netting. News-Übersicht

Unmanned underwater vehicle that can detect mines, conduct surveys unveiled by US firmCalled MANTIS, the unmanned underwater vehicle is designed to support route survey, mine countermeasures, search and recovery missions. News-Übersicht

US to develop long-range anti-submarine weapon for quieter threatsUS Navy budget documents reveal new Long-Range Anti-Submarine Warfare program for surface warship defense. News-Übersicht

Iran Deploys Midget Submarines To Take Down U.S Warships Deployed In The GulfMarine Insight – The maritime industry guide. News-Übersicht

Uncrewed 19.8-ton UUV can fire drones, missiles, torpedoes underwaterDATUM has unveiled the unmanned Sinarit XLUUV strike submarine, that is capable of carrying missiles, FPV drones and torpedoes. News-Übersicht

General Dynamics Wins $2.3B Contract for Virginia-Class Block VI Submarine WorkThe US Navy has awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp. a $2.3-billion contract modification for Virginia-class Block VI submarines. News-Übersicht

GDEB awarded $2.3bn contract modification for Virginia-class submarines General Dynamics Electric Boat has received a $2.31bn contract to supply long lead time materials for Virginia-class Block VI submarines. News-Übersicht

US reveals nuclear-armed submarine’s location amid Iran ceasefireThe Pentagon publicly revealed the location of a U.S. Navy nuclear-armed submarine in Gibraltar as tensions with Iran deepened. News-Übersicht

UK may need foreign help to build Royal Navy submarine docks – Navy LookoutPlans to expand the RN’s nuclear submarine docking capacity at Faslane could see major infrastructure built overseas, despite the strategic sensitivity of the programme. A report in The Sunday Times suggests questions remain over whether British yards…

DATUM Introduces Strike-Capable Sinarit XLUUV – Naval NewsAt SAHA Expo 2026, DATUM placed its Sinarit concept at the center of its presentation, using the event to outline a modular XLUUV. News-Übersicht

Taiwan‘s New Submarine Launches MK 48 Torpedo for the First Time – Naval NewsOn May 7th, the CSBC Corporation released the video of the first Indigenous Defense Submarine (IDS) for the Taiwanese Navy, Hai Kun (SS-711) conducting her crucial weapon system verification test. News-Übersicht

HII to Produce More Lionfish Underwater Drones for US NavyHII has secured a $36.9-million contract to produce additional Lionfish small unmanned underwater vehicles for the US Navy. News-Übersicht

TKMS is the first company to receive an Approval in Principle (AiP) for an autonomous unmanned watercraftAccording to the classification society DNV, the design and development of the MUM demonstrator (Modifiable Underwater Mothership) comply with the class rules for autonomous unmanned watercraft.The… News-Übersicht

TKMS receives first approval in principle for autonomous unmanned watercraft MUM demonstratorTKMS has become the first company to receive an Approval in Principle for the design and development of an autonomous unmanned watercraft. 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

Collins Class submarines pair up for port visitTwo Collins Class submarines have transited through Aussie peninsulas in concurrent port visits in Victoria. News-Übersicht

New Details Of Russia’s Super-Weapon Submarine ‚Khabarovsk‘ – Naval NewsRussia is investing heavily in a new generation of “super weapons” designed to bypass and potentially nullify conventional defenses. Foremost among them is Poseidon, an autonomous, nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed underwater weapon with effectively intercontinental range. Details about its newest dedicated carrier submarine,…

U.S Navy’s New 20,810-Ton Nuclear Submarine To Be Delivered By 2028Marine Insight – The maritime industry guide. News-Übersicht

Meteksan Unveils MILSAS Synthetic Aperture Sonar at SAHA EXPO 2026 – Naval NewsTurkiye’s defence solution provider Meteksan unveiled National Synthetic Aperture Sonar (MİLSAS) at SAHA EXPO defence exhibition being held in Istanbul from 5 to 9 May 2026. News-Übersicht

SAHA: Aselsan stellt unbemannte Marinesysteme vorDer türkische Rüstungskonzern Aselsan präsentiert auf der aktuell in Istanbul laufenden SAHA zwei neue Waffensysteme für den maritimen Einsatz. News-Übersicht

US Navy’s new Speartooth uncrewed submarine can travel 1,243 milesThe Speartooth LUUV will perform autonomous intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and strike missions. News-Übersicht

Pakistan’s first Chinese submarine set to boost naval capabilityChina’s defense supplies play key role in Pakistan’s military modernization, as both countries nurture a close partnership with an eye on India. News-Übersicht

C2 Robotics delivers first Speartooth Large Uncrewed Undersea Vehicle to United StatesC2 Robotics has commissioned and christened its Speartooth Large Uncrewed Undersea Vehicle (LUUV), marking the first unit delivered to the United States. News-Übersicht

US‘ next 21,000-ton nuclear-powered submarine to be delivered in 2028The lead Columbia-class submarine, currently under construction, has faced schedule adjustments but is showing signs of steady progress as production challenges are gradually resolved. News-Übersicht

TKMS and Skaramangas Shipyards: Strategic Partnership for Mid-Life Upgrade of Hellenic Navy Type 214 SubmarinesAgreement provides for a partnership and local execution.Extensive modernization of the submarines built by TKMS is planned. Kiel, April 29, 2026 – TKMS and Skaramangas Shipyards have entered into a… News-Übersicht

Pakistan Navy Commissions First Hangor-class Submarine in China – Naval NewsOn April 30, 2026, the Pakistan Navy announced the commissioning ceremony of the first Hangor-class submarine, PNS/M HANGOR, in Sanya, China. News-Übersicht

Navy releases list of ships it plans to inactivate this yearThe service intends to remove 14 vessels from its fleet. News-Übersicht

Hanwha offers Canada full military vehicle production and twelve submarines by 2043 if KSS-III submarine is selectedSouth Korean defence conglomerate Hanwha and Canada’s Automotive Parts Manufacturers‘ Association (APMA) have announced a landmark joint venture to establish a new Canadian entity with full capabilities to produce non-commercial industrial vehicles and heavy…

Government must inject renewed impetus into the Aukus partnership, report saysIt warned that the scale and ambition of Aukus requires political leadership from the Prime Minister to counter the political drift News-Übersicht

Australia’s nuclear-submarine plan gets boost, US awards new contractThe latest $197 million contract is for engineering and design work to support the transfer of nuclear-powered submarine capabilities from the US to Australia.  News-Übersicht

India races to boost conventional, nuclear submarine combat punchThe induction of a third SSBN brings the number of such boats to three, enabling the deployment of a continuous at-sea nuclear counterstrike force. News-Übersicht

HII Builds on Submarine MUM-T Success with New Pentagon Deal – Naval NewsHuntington Ingalls Industries (HII) has been awarded a contract by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to deliver a submarine Torpedo Tube Launch and Recovery (TTLR) system. News-Übersicht

South Wales town remembers 44 who were lost on wartime submarine HMS UrgeThe service has marked 84 years since the Bridgend-adopted submarine left Malta and never returned News-Übersicht

New US Navy Virginia Submarine Enters ServiceThe US Navy has commissioned its 26th Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine, the USS Idaho (SSN 799), in Groton, Connecticut. News-Übersicht

US Navy commissions nuclear-powered attack submarine USS IdahoThe US Navy has commissioned USS Idaho, a Virginia-class nuclear-powered fast-attack submarine, during a ceremony on 25 April 2026. News-Übersicht

U.S. Navy Commissions 26th Virginia-class Submarine – USS Idaho (SSN 799) – Naval NewsThe U.S. Navy commissioned its 26th Virginia-class fast-attack submarine, USS Idaho (SSN 799) at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton News-Übersicht

U.S. Navy commissions Virginia-class submarine USS IdahoThe U.S. Navy commissioned the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Idaho (SSN 799) during a ceremony on April 25 at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut. News-Übersicht

U.S. Navy Commissions 26th Virginia-Class Submarine USS Idaho At New London BaseMarine Insight – The maritime industry guide. News-Übersicht

Australia’s nuclear-submarine plan gets boost, US awards new contractThe latest $197 million contract is for engineering and design work to support the transfer of nuclear-powered submarine capabilities from the US to Australia.  News-Übersicht

NATO DIANA’s Rapid Adoption Service enables first R&D contract between Allies and industry – Naval NewsNATO’s Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA), on behalf of Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC), has awarded a research and development (R&D) contract to HonuWorx, a UK‑based technology company specialising in undersea…

HII’s REMUS Underwater Drone Program Reaches 25-Year MarkHII has announced the 25th anniversary of its REMUS unmanned underwater vehicle family, highlighting its global adoption and expanded mission capabilities. News-Übersicht

Torpedo threats could be tackled effectively with US firm’s new systemWith Layered Torpedo Defense, soft-kill decoys or next-generation hard-kill solutions against torpedoes can be deployed with speed and precision. News-Übersicht

Deutsch-indische U-Boot-Kooperation rückt näherBei einem Besuch bei TKMS haben Verteidigungsminister Boris Pistorius und sein indischer Amtskollege Rajnath Singh die Partnerschaft vertieft. News-Übersicht

Brazil, EDGE Partner to Boost Naval Cyber Defense CapabilitiesBrazil’s Navy has signed a deal with the UAE’s EDGE to strengthen its cyber defense capabilities as digital threats to military systems grow. News-Übersicht

BlackBerry, thyssenkrupp to Provide Core Software for Canada’s Future Patrol SubmarinesBlackBerry Limited subsidiary QNX has partnered with German shipbuilder thyssenkrupp Marine Systems to provide embedded software solutions for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project. News-Übersicht

Record-breakers: Submariners home from nuclear deterrent patrol after 205 days at seaIn attendance was the First Sea Lord, who spent time engaging with families before greeting the returning submariners News-Übersicht

China floats minelaying underwater drone strategy for Taiwan blockadePLA planners suggest drones could mine regional waters, turning the first island chain into a strategic blockade zone. News-Übersicht

U212CD erhalten EloKa- und Radarsysteme von IndraDas U212CD-Programm (Common Design) ist ein deutsch-norwegisches Kooperationsprojekt zur Beschaffung von zwölf hochentwickelten News-Übersicht

Lockheed Martin wins $850 million U.S. Navy contract to advance Trident II ballistic missile modernization and deterrenceThe U.S. Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin Space a contract worth approximately $850 million to continue design and development work on the Trident II submarine-launched ballistic missile. News-Übersicht

MIT Develops Algorithms That Enable Human-Robot Teaming UnderwaterMIT’s new algorithms improve human-robot coordination, combining robotic sensing with human judgment for more effective teaming. News-Übersicht

Royal Navy nuclear submarine completes longest patrol on record – Navy LookoutA Vanguard-class submarine returned to Faslane today after 205 days away, breaking the previous record for the longest unbroken patrol by a Royal Navy submarine. This boat left its base in September 2025 and has been underwater for more…

Navantia, thyssenkrupp Team Up on Global Submarine ShipbuildingNavantia and thyssenkrupp Marine Systems have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly explore shipbuilding opportunities in support of submarine efforts across Europe, NATO, and other international customers. News-Übersicht

L3Harris Secures Long-Term US Navy Deal for Submarine Towed ArraysL3Harris has secured US Navy contracts to continue producing key submarine sonar systems that support long-range underwater detection through 2029. News-Übersicht

INS Aridhaman strengthens India’s at-sea deterrence, reports GlobalDataThe recent commissioning of INS Aridhaman by India is set to advance the Indian Navy’s transition to a continuous at-sea deterrence posture, according to data and analytics firm GlobalData. News-Übersicht

Australia readies itself for high-risk submarine life extension for Collins-class – Naval NewsEven as Australia eyes the heady prospect of operating nuclear-powered attack submarines in the future, it is facing the challenge of keeping six ageing Collins-class diesel-electric submarines in service for many more years. News-Übersicht

L3Harris secures U.S. Navy contracts to sustain towed array sonar productionL3Harris Technologies has secured contracts from the Naval Sea Systems Command to continue production of advanced towed array sonar systems for the U.S. Navy. News-Übersicht

The evolution of UK nuclear submarine reactors and Rolls-Royce’s central role – Navy LookoutRolls-Royce Submarines is expanding its reactor production and workforce to support the Royal Navy’s next generation of nuclear submarines and the AUKUS partnership. This technical briefing outlines the evolution of UK naval reactor design, the company’s central…

Royal Australian Navy names autonomous systems unit – Naval NewsThe Royal Australian Navy has formally named the Maritime Autonomous Systems Unit (MASU), marking a key step in Navy’s transition to a more integrated and highly advanced technology‑enabled future force. News-Übersicht

Indra to Equip 6 More Type 212CD Submarines With EW, Radar SystemsIndra is set to equip six more Type 212CD submarines with its electronic warfare and radar systems under a new deal signed with Kongsberg. News-Übersicht

Hanwha Ocean Engages Nova Scotia, Irving to Boost Canada Submarine BidHanwha Ocean has sought to expand cooperation with institutions in Nova Scotia as part of its efforts to win Canada’s Patrol Submarine Project. News-Übersicht

Indra signs a new contract with Kongsberg to equip 6 Type 212CD submarines with its EW and radar systems – Naval NewsIndra has signed a new contract with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KDA) for the supply of electronic warfare and radar systems for the six additional submarines of the Type…

Hanwha Ocean and Irving Shipbuilding explore deeper partnership to support Canada’s long-term naval capability plansHanwha Ocean and Irving Shipbuilding have held high-level discussions in Halifax to explore expanded industrial cooperation. News-Übersicht

US Navy Deactivates Los Angeles Submarine After 10-Year Maintenance StallThe US Navy has announced the deactivation of the Los Angeles-class submarine USS Boise after more than 10 years of sustainment delays. News-Übersicht

Australian firms invited to join SSN-AUKUS submarine supply chain through new qualification programmeBAE Systems Australia has announced a new qualification programme inviting Australian metal fabrication businesses to support the future SSN-AUKUS submarine programme. News-Übersicht

Indra signs contract with Kongsberg to supply electronic warfare and radar systems for six Type 212CD submarinesIndra has signed a contract with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace to provide electronic warfare and radar systems for six additional Type 212CD submarines. News-Übersicht

Indra showcases advanced submarine technologies at UDT LondonThe Spanish defence company Indra is presenting a range of advanced submarine technologies at the Undersea Defence Technology exhibition in London. News-Übersicht

HAVELSAN Expands Its Underwater C5ISR Capabilities for the Future Operating Environment – Naval NewsHAVELSAN has reinforced its position in underwater command, control, communications, computers, cyber, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C5ISR) technologies with an integrated portfolio developed for submarines, unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) and hybrid maritime platforms. News-Übersicht

TKMS and German Aerospace Center expand partnership to enhance maritime infrastructure protectionThe German naval company TKMS and the German Aerospace Center have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand their strategic partnership. News-Übersicht

US to boost production of devices that can detect advanced submarinesUltra Maritime has received a contract to begin producing the AN/SSQ-125B sonobuoys, which are designed to detect quieter and more advanced submarines at greater distances. News-Übersicht

China’s new crystal may help submarines, missiles navigate without GPSA breakthrough ultraviolet crystal from China could help power next-generation nuclear clocks capable of navigation without GPS signals. News-Übersicht

UK Advances Hybrid Navy Vision With New Underwater Survey CapabilityThe UK has moved closer to its “hybrid navy” ambition after first sea trials of a containerized system enabling autonomous underwater survey operations. News-Übersicht

UK Tracked 3 Russian Subs in Alleged N. Atlantic ‘Covert’ OpThe UK said it had tracked and deterred three Russian submarines on an alleged month-long „covert operation“ in the North Atlantic. News-Übersicht

US Navy Taps General Dynamics for $55M Submarine Combat System UpgradeThe US Navy has awarded General Dynamics Mission Systems a $55-million contract to upgrade the AN/BYG‑1 submarine combat control system, aiming to enhance tactical capabilities across the fleet. News-Übersicht