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Lockheed Martin has successfully demonstrated its AI-powered SensorMAX sonar system during the multinational RIMPAC 2026 exercise, showcasing a capability designed to accelerate underwater threat detection through rapid artificial intelligence model updates and real-time acoustic analysis. The demonstration took place off the coast of Hawaii, where two MH-60R Seahawk helicopters equipped with the system conducted anti-submarine […]
The UK Government has awarded BAE Systems a £5.9 billion contract to continue work on the Royal Navy’s next-generation Dreadnought-class ballistic missile submarines, a major milestone in the country’s long-term nuclear deterrence programme. The agreement forms part of a wider £8.4 billion funding package approved for the Ministry of Defence, supporting the construction of all […]
German defence company Rheinmetall has introduced the GMF 140 (Guided Missile Frigate-140), a next-generation multi-role frigate developed to meet the evolving operational requirements of NATO and allied naval forces. Designed as a highly interoperable surface combatant, the new platform combines advanced air and missile defence, anti-submarine warfare, and long-range strike capabilities within a 140-metre vessel […]
Shield AI and Taiwan-based Thunder Tiger Corp. have completed the first multi-asset maritime demonstration of Shield AI’s Hivemind artificial intelligence pilot, aboard unmanned surface vessels (USVs). The demonstration validated the ability of multiple autonomous maritime platforms to work together during a coordinated intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) mission. Conducted in Pingtung, Taiwan, the demonstration involved […]
Airbus Helicopters has launched the first operational European deployment of its U030 Flexrotor Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS), with the platform now conducting maritime surveillance missions over the Baltic Sea under the framework of the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA). The missions support authorities in Estonia, Latvia, and Finland, marking the transition of the aircraft from […]
France has taken delivery of the fourth Barracuda-class nuclear-powered attack submarine, De Grasse (S636), marking another milestone in the French Navy’s long-term fleet modernization program. Built by Naval Group, the submarine was formally handed over to the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) and the French Navy on 24 June, just four months after beginning its […]
Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States have announced a new AUKUS defence technology initiative focused on the development of advanced unmanned undersea vehicles (UUVs), marking the first major “Pillar II” signature project under the trilateral security partnership. The program aims to enhance the allies’ ability to protect critical underwater infrastructure while expanding capabilities […]
Nuclear propulsion is once again becoming part of mainstream naval and maritime planning, this time extending beyond submarines and aircraft carriers into proposals for next-generation battleships and commercial vessels. Recent developments in the United States and growing interest within the global shipping industry indicate that nuclear-powered surface ships are re-emerging as a serious long-term consideration […]
South Korea has formally launched a new effort to develop nuclear-powered submarines under what is known as the Jang Bogo N Project, marking the country’s most ambitious naval modernization initiative to date. The program, recently outlined by the Ministry of National Defense (MND), aims to deliver the Republic of Korea Navy’s first nuclear-powered submarine by […]
The Hellenic Navy has officially launched the long-awaited modernization program for its four MEKO 200HN, Hydra class, frigates following the signing of contracts between the General Directorate for Defence Investments and Armaments (GDDIA) and Thales. The upgrade is intended to extend the operational life of the Hydra-class frigates and integrate them into the Navy’s evolving […]
Sweden has selected Naval Group to supply four FDI frigates in a defence agreement valued at more than 40 billion Swedish kronor, or approximately $4.2 billion. The decision marks one of the country’s largest military procurement programs in recent decades and represents a significant expansion of Swedish naval and air-defence capabilities. The French proposal was […]
The Hellenic Navy’s program to obtain new submarines has already received great proposals from the French industrial group, Naval Group, and Germany’s ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS). Both sides seem to be currently offering to build the submarines locally to introduce a more appealing offer, and are currently in negotiations with Scaramanga’s Shipyards to formally add […]