Ultra Maritime Charts New Undersea Capabilities at AFCEA WEST 2026
Ultra Maritime is bringing next-gen undersea capabilities to AFCEA WEST 2026, a key US naval and defense expo that highlights the latest innovations in maritime technology.
MQ-9B SeaGuardian Gains Expanded Sub-Hunting Capability
Sonobuoy is a naval sensor to track submarines, which can be deployed via the MQ-9B SeaGuardian drone, and features Sonobuoy Dispensing System pods.
Canadian Firm Packs Warship-Grade Anti-Submarine Suite in 20-Foot Container
Canada is making anti-submarine warfare tight and compact, packing a warship’s underwater detection and tracking capabilities inside a 20-foot container.
Lead Indian Navy Mahe-Class Anti-Submarine Warship Enters Service
The Indian Navy has commissioned the first Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft in Mumbai.
China’s Wing Loong X Takes a Traditionally Underwater Mission Into the Air
China is exploring a new angle in with Wing Loong X, a UAV designed to handle tasks usually carried out below the surface.
Germany’s TKMS Teams With Indian Firms to Co-Develop Naval Capabilities
Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems has signed agreements with Indian defense companies to jointly develop and produce naval weapons and anti-submarine warfare systems.
US, Australian Seahawks Receive Magnetic Anomaly Detection
Sikorsky and CAE are enhancing the anti-submarine warfare capabilities of MH-60R Seahawk helicopters operated by the US and Australian navies by integrating Magnetic Anomaly Detection-Extended Role systems.
Boeing Completes P-8A Poseidon Upgrades for US Navy
Boeing has completed Increment 3 Block 2 upgrades on the first P-8A Poseidon. enhancing the aircraft's surveillance and anti-submarine warfare capabilities.
GA-ASI’s SeaGuardian Drone to Use Ultra’s Mini Sonobuoys for Improved Sub-Hunting
General Atomics has teamed up with Ultra Maritime to equip its MQ-9B SeaGuardian drone with next-gen sonar tech for submarine hunting.
NATO Allies Conduct Joint Anti-Submarine Warfare Drills off Iceland
NATO launched its annual anti-submarine warfare exercise, Dynamic Mongoose 25, in the North Atlantic, with operations in Icelandic waters.
Australia Boosts Submarine Lethality With $125M MK-48 Torpedo Purchase
Australia is investing $125 million to acquire more MK-48 heavyweight torpedoes and enhance the striking power of its submarine fleet.
Saab to Supply Combat, Fire Control Systems for New Colombian Frigate
Saab has secured a contract to equip the Colombian Navy’s new frigate with advanced management systems, sensors, and radars.
US Navy Opens Florida Laboratory for Underwater Tech Research
The US Navy has inaugurated a new acoustic trial and instrumentation facility for research and development of underwater solutions in Panama City, Florida.
Thales to Supply Hundreds of Anti-Submarine Sonobuoys to French Navy
The French Navy is enhancing its anti-submarine warfare capabilities with the procurement of SonoFlash sonobuoys from Thales.
Charles River to Develop AI Submarine Detection System for US Navy
The US Navy has awarded Charles River Analytics $1 million to develop a tool that uses artificial intelligence (AI) for submarines detection.
Ultra Maritime, BDL Partner to Co-Produce Sonobuoys for Indian Navy
Ultra Maritime and India’s state-owned Bharat Dynamics Limited will co-produce sonobuoys for the Indian Navy.
US Greenlights $78.5M Lightweight Torpedo Sale to Saudi Arabia
The US government has authorized the potential sale of MK 54 MOD 0 lightweight torpedoes to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under a $78.5-million deal.
US OKs Torpedoes for India, EW System for Italy, Radars for Romania
The US government has concurrently approved nearly $1 billion in military sales to India, Italy, and Romania.
US Approves Anti-Sub Warfare Sonobuoys for Indian Helicopters
The US State Department has approved the sale of anti-submarine warfare sonobuoys and related equipment to India for an estimated $52.8 million.
