US Navy Unveils 30-Year ‘Golden Fleet’ Modernization Plan to Reach 450+ Ships
The US Navy has released a three-decade shipbuilding plan aimed at expanding its fleet beyond 450 vessels in the early 2030s while overhauling acquisition practices and rebuilding the maritime industrial base.
New US Navy Virginia Submarine Enters Service
The US Navy has commissioned its 26th Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine, the USS Idaho (SSN 799), at the Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut.
Ultra Maritime Takes on Torpedo Threats With ‘All-in-One’ Defense Concept
Torpedoes may no longer pose the same challenge to naval forces, as Ultra Maritime unveiled a new integrated defense concept that can automatically select between hard-kill, soft-kill, or electronic warfare responses.
Navantia, thyssenkrupp Team Up on Global Submarine Shipbuilding
Spain’s state enterprise Navantia and German firm 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.
Indra to Equip 6 More Type 212CD Submarines With EW, Radar Systems
Indra is set to equip an additional six Type 212CD submarines with its electronic warfare (EW) and radar systems under a new contract signed with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace.
US Navy Deactivates Los Angeles Submarine After 10-Year Maintenance Stall
The US Navy has announced the deactivation of the Los Angeles-class nuclear-powered fast-attack submarine USS Boise (SSN-764) after more than 10 years of sustainment delays, transferring budget and workforce to more critical programs.
UK Tracked 3 Russian Subs in Alleged N. Atlantic ‘Covert’ Op
The UK said it had tracked and deterred three Russian submarines on an alleged month-long "covert operation" in the North Atlantic.
Mitsubishi Delivers Japan’s Fifth Taigei Attack Submarine
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force has accepted its fifth Taigei-class diesel-electric attack submarine from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.
Indra Takes Aim at Submarine Connectivity Limits With New Satellite Link
Indra Group is targeting a long-standing limitation in submarine operations with a new high-speed satellite terminal designed to boost connectivity underwater.
US OKs $1B AUKUS Submarine Systems, Tech Support Sale to UK
The US State Department has cleared a $1-billion potential foreign military sale of submarine systems and related support for the UK as part of the AUKUS security partnership.
Hanwha Teams With Canadian Firms, Universities for Next-Gen Patrol Submarine Program
South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean has signed five industry teaming agreements and three memoranda of understanding with Canadian companies and universities in support of the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project.
Fincantieri Lays Keel of First Italian Navy U212 Near Future Submarine
Fincantieri has laid the keel of the initial U212 Near Future Submarine for the Italian Navy at its facility in Muggiano, La Spezia.
Naval Group Begins Sea Trials of 4th French Navy Barracuda Submarine
Naval Group has begun the initial sea trials of the French Navy’s fourth Barracuda-class nuclear-powered attack submarine.
Australia Buys Parts for Future AUKUS Sub Reactor
Australia has paid for the first British-built parts of nuclear reactors to power a future SSN-AUKUS stealth submarine, the government said Tuesday.
L3Harris Lands Largest Submarine Comms Deal for Virginia, Columbia Fleets
L3Harris has secured its largest full-rate production agreement to date for submarine communications equipment.
Australia Unveils Initial $2.8B for New Nuclear Subs Facility
Australia unveiled $2.8 billion in spending on Sunday as a "down payment" on a new facility to build nuclear submarines under the tripartite AUKUS security pact with Britain and the United States.
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.
General Dynamics Receives Special Dry Dock for Columbia Submarine Development
General Dynamics Electric Boat has accepted the floating dry dock tasked with supporting the construction of the US Navy’s Columbia-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines.
General Dynamics Delivers 26th Virginia Submarine to US Navy
The US Navy has received the 26th Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarine from General Dynamics Electric Boat.
HII Completes Hull Assembly for US Navy’s 29th Virginia Submarine
HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division has confirmed that the US Navy’s 29th Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine has achieved its “pressure hull complete” status.
HII Begins Construction of 31st Virginia-Class Attack Submarine USS Barb
HII has officially begun construction of the 31st Virginia-class attack submarine, following a keel laying ceremony hosted by its Newport News Shipbuilding division.
Greyshark AUV Spawns Two New Variants Built to Survive 16 Weeks Underwater
EUROATLAS 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.
Poland Chooses Swedish Submarines for Naval Update
Poland has chosen Sweden to build new submarines to boost its navy's capabilities amid fears of Russian threats, its defense minister said.
Saab Introduces ‘Worlds-First’ Fifth-Generation Battle Submarine
Saab is putting forward its Beingke-class A26, a battle submarine described as the first in the world to have a fifth-generation design.
