Thales to deliver sonar suite for future Dutch submarine fleet
The French-based company considers the deal a door opener for future exports in a growing submarine market.
Congress
Shipyards, military clinics exempted from Pentagon hiring freeze
Advocates praised defense leaders for excluding shipyard workers and other key readiness jobs from a department-wide hiring freeze.
Israeli companies to supply ship-defense suite to European frigates
The joint offering by Elbit and Rafael comes amid an uptick in Europe in demand for military equipment.
Turkish submarine test-fires ‘Atmaca’ anti-ship missile
A critical aspect of the test was the submarine’s ability to launch the canister from its torpedo tubes.
China, Iran and Russia hold joint naval drills in Mideast
The joint drills took place near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, which in the past has seen Iran seize commercial ships.
China’s shipbuilding dominance a national security risk for US: Report
A report details how China has grown to be the dominant global player in shipbuilding, dwarfing the U.S., which now has only 0.1% of the global market.
Germany’s military build up continues, but personnel shortages remain
The report outlined the European power’s more assertive foreign military involvement, including its navy’s first-ever shots fired in a combat situation.
Sikorsky proves out ‘rotor blown wing’ drone
Sikorsky reported successful flight tests for its 115-pound, battery-powered twin prop-rotor unmanned aircraft.
Canada awards multibillion-dollar deals for new icebreakers, warships
The federal government announced plans construct two new Arctic icebreakers for the Canadian Coast Guard.
Scorned by Trump, Canadian shipbuilders flash their icebreaker skills
"What we are trying to do is be a contributor to our neighbors and help them,” one Canadian shipbuilding executive said.
NATO trials naval drones in Baltic Sea demo
The alliance wants to ensure that it can monitor ship traffic near sea floor cables and other maritime infrastructure.
Army will field its long-range hypersonic weapon by end of fiscal year
The U.S. is in a race to field the capability and develop systems to defend against hypersonic missiles, which China and Russia are developing and testing.
Airbus wins $500 million contract to upgrade French Navy comms
The French sea service wants to achieve collaborative and networked combat.
Naval Group charges rival ThyssenKrupp with selling out submarine tech
TKMS denied careless sharing of submarine technology with would-be competitors, as European shipbuilders scramble for contracts worldwide.
Saronic unveils plans for autonomous shipyard
Saronic plans to use the facility to grow its fleet of autonomous surface vessels amid demand from the Pentagon for more drones of all kinds.
Russian spy ship caught fire off Syria’s coast, its broadcast recorded
The incident provides an unusual peek inside Russia’s fleet of spy ships that NATO nations are watching closely due to concerns of underwater sabotage.
Senators detail desired missile defense elements for Trump’s Iron Dome
Two senators introduced a bill that would authorize $19.5 billion for fiscal 2026 to build out Trump's "Iron Dome for America."
