The Army’s new watercraft plan banks on autonomy, commercial ships
The Army's plan for establishing a fleet of watercraft in the Pacific includes a commitment to deeper experimentation with autonomous vessels.
Europe
NATO sees Russian naval presence wane in the Mediterranean
Alliance officials believe Moscow's sea service is strained, having to focus on the Baltic and High North regions instead.
Marines retire ‘workhorse’ Assault Amphibious Vehicle after 50 years
From the shores of Grenada to the deserts of Iraq, Assault Amphibious Vehicles shielded and carried Marines from ship to sea to shore since 1972.
Hegseth fires Navy chief of staff
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired the Navy chief of staff in a sudden shakeup following the confirmation this week of a new Navy Under Secretary.
Germany receives first P-8 sub-hunting plane amid Baltic Sea tensions
The German Navy's top officer said the planes would provide a “quantum leap” when it comes to range, sensors and duration of missions.
European navies test new drone tech for undersea operations
Unmanned systems are meant to keep divers out of danger during the removal of sea mines, but human intervention remains necessary in some cases.
US Navy test-fires unarmed Trident nuclear-capable missiles
The U.S. Navy carried out four scheduled unarmed missile tests of the Trident II D5LE off the coast of Florida last week.
Ukraine navy, a battle-tested force, plays enemy in NATO drone drill
Also on the exercise plan in Portugal: daily jamming drills, testing the drones' abilities to function in combat-like environments.
Germany to buy anti-torpedo torpedo in 2026, leaked document shows
Atlas Elektronik, a subsidiary of TKMS, has for years advertised its SeaSpider anti-torpedo torpedo as the world’s first market-ready kinetic interceptor.
China and Russia conduct joint sub patrols — should America worry?
While the exercise only involved two subs, the warning was clear: America should contemplate the prospect of confronting a China-Russia alliance.
At Taiwan arms show, vendors bank on cheap weapons for big damage
With the support of the U.S. administration seen as iffy, Taipei officials try to diversify their roster or weapons suppliers.
South Korean manufacturers outline plans to bolster US shipbuilding
Three of South Korea's industrial titans are planning major shifts in current shipyard operations to help revitalize American shipbuilding.
Rheinmetall to buy Lürssen yard’s naval business to move into warships
NVL adds around €1 billion (US$1.2 billion) in annual sales in the naval domain, compared to Rheinmetall’s 2024 revenue of €9.75 billion.
UK Navy fleet rebuild will prioritize unmanned systems, chief says
“We have a vision that will put our nation in the vanguard of autonomous maritime warfare," said Gen. Gwyn Jenkins, the chief of the Royal Navy.
Babcock, Fincantieri, Saab seek Poland ties as ‘Orca’ sub award nears
The European players inked cooperation agreements with PGZ on the first day of this year’s MSPO defense industry show in Kielce, Poland.
Norway to buy British frigates in $14 billion deal
The U.K.-built Type-26 warship design won against competing offers from the U.S., Germany and France.
Canada shortlists German, South Korean yards for massive sub program
The new Canadian boats will be expected to operate in the Arctic under ice for weeks at a time as well as in demanding conditions on Canada’s other coasts.
