Romania Locks In Domestic MMPV 90 Corvette Production With Rheinmetall
Romania is moving ahead with its plan to acquire two light corvettes from Rheinmetall, with construction set to take place domestically.
German Navy Christens Final Braunschweig Corvette
The German Navy has christened its final Braunschweig-class corvette at Rheinmetall’s Blohm and Voss site in Hamburg.
Global Combat Ship Program Expands to Four Members With Norway Entry
Norway has officially joined the user group under the Global Combat Ship program, a multinational defense alliance to build up to 34 modern surface combatants for the UK, Australia, and Canada.
Babcock to Continue Technical, Management Assistance for UK Naval Ships
Babcock International Group has received a two-year contract to extend its Future Maritime Support Program support for the UK Royal Navy.
Babcock Completes Float-Off of Second British Inspiration Frigate
Babcock International Group has conducted the float-off of the UK Royal Navy’s second Inspiration-class (Type 31) frigate.
Naval Group, Metlen to Expand Cooperation on Submarines, Warships
French company Naval Group and Athens-based Metlen have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand their partnership on submarine and surface combatant programs.
US Navy’s New AI Data Engine Turns Ships Into Self-Learning Platforms
DECK collects and processes live sensor data, overlays actionable info for operators, and manages satellite bandwidth to better handle and deliver operational data.
Europe’s ‘First Dedicated Drone Carrier’: Portugal Readies Unmanned Systems Warship
Europe is soon launching its first carrier warship built exclusively for drones, taking shape in Portugal ahead of its debut this year.
Europe’s ‘Biggest’ Warship: France Kicks Off Construction of Next-Gen Aircraft Carrier
Porte-Avions Nouvelle Génération is a next-gen nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, reaches speeds up to 27 knots, equipped with two to three EMALS catapults, and directed energy weapons.
After 100 Years, Bulgaria Sets Sail With Its First Homegrown Warship
For the first time in over a century, Bulgarian waters are hosting a domestically built warship.
Japan Activates 100-kW Fiber Laser for Live Sea Trials
Fiber laser is a 100-kilowatt-class high-energy weapon, combining ten 10-kW fiber lasers into a single beam, housed in two 40-foot container modules, and equipped with a dome-shaped turret.
Bigger Than Most Patrol Boats: US Launches 48-Meter Unmanned Vessel
The M48 is a 48-meter USV with AI-enabled capabilities, has logged 390 days at sea covering 32,000 nautical miles, and operates fully autonomously in high-risk maritime zones.
US Warship Arrives in Trinidad and Tobago, Near Venezuela
A US warship arrived in Trinidad and Tobago for joint exercises near the coast of Venezuela, as Washington escalates pressure on Venezuela.
Hanwha Releases 70-Person Crew Surface Warship Concept With AI at the Helm
Hanwha Ocean has unveiled a next-generation surface ship concept, envisioned as a flagship platform for South Korea’s naval defense industry.
Philippine Navy Eyes Three of Six Japanese Destroyer Escorts
The Philippine Navy (PN) is seeking to acquire three of six Japanese Abukuma-class destroyer escorts to enhance joint interoperability and strengthen its maritime capabilities amid rising tensions with China.
Australian Navy Transports Army’s Heavy Combat Vehicles in Milestone Trial
One of the Royal Australian Navy’s largest warships has successfully transported the army’s heaviest combat vehicles in a recent trial, proving their sea transportability.
BlackSea’s New Modular USV Doubles Payload, Power for US Navy Missions
MASC is a new modular unmanned surface vessel, purpose-built for the US Navy with 67,000 pounds of payload capacity, 900 square feet of deck space, and 198 kW of power.
Palfinger to Deliver Slipway Systems for Japan’s Next-Gen FFM Warships
Japan has awarded Austrian firm Palfinger Marine a contract to supply stern launch and recovery systems for its next-generation FFM-class multirole frigates.
Royal Navy Makes First-Ever Domestic Drone Delivery Between Warships
The Royal Navy has achieved its first-ever drone-based logistics resupply between warships as part of a trial during Operation Highmast in the Indo-Pacific.
US Taps Vermont Company to Dismantle Nuclear-Powered USS Enterprise
The US has chosen NorthStar Maritime Dismantlement Services to dismantle the decommissioned USS Enterprise nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.
Naval Group Completes Float Out of Greece’s Third Kimon Frigate
Naval Group has launched the third Kimon-class frigate of the Hellenic Navy at the western French seaport of Lorient.
Thyssenkrupp, Saab to Collab on MEKO A-200 Platform
Germany's thyssenkrupp Marine Systems has signed a deal with Saab Australia to explore collaboration opportunities on the MEKO A-200 frigates.
Naval Group Begins Sea Trials of First Greek Navy Kimon Frigate
French shipbuilder Naval Group has started sea trials of the Hellenic Navy’s first Kimon-class frigate in Lorient, Brittany.
N. Korea Detains Another Official Over Warship Launch Accident
North Korea has detained another official over last week's failed launch of a warship, which damaged the 5,000-ton naval destroyer.
