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Autonomous underwater vehicle BlueWhale handed over to German Navy: Delivery by TKMS and Israel Aerospace Industries as part of the “Kurs Marine 2035+” programBlueWhale is designed to support the German Navy in unmanned submarine defense, anti-submarine warfare and covert maritime missions.The autonomous underwater vehicle combines reconnaissance, sensor… News-Übersicht

Naval Group Begins Sea Trials of 4th French Navy Barracuda SubmarineNaval Group has begun the initial sea trials of the French Navy’s fourth Barracuda-class nuclear-powered attack submarine. News-Übersicht

Germany Takes Delivery of Israeli-Made Underwater DroneThe German navy on Wednesday said it had taken delivery of an Israeli-made Blue Whale underwater drone intended for reconnaissance and detecting „hybrid threats at sea.“ News-Übersicht

French Navy’s fourth Barracuda-class submarine begins sea trialThe French Navy’s fourth of six Barracuda-class nuclear attack submarines, SSN De Grasse, has conducted its initial sea trials. News-Übersicht

IAI and TKMS deliver BlueWhale Large AUV to German Navy – Naval NewsTKMS and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) announced the delivery of the BlueWhale large autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) to the German Navy. News-Übersicht

DRASS Delivers Two Swimmer Delivery Vehicles to Indonesia – Naval NewsItalian underwater defence specialist DRASS has delivered two Swimmer Delivery Vehicles (SDVs) to the Indonesian Ministry of Defence as part of a broader effort to enhance the Indonesian Navy’s underwater capabilities. News-Übersicht

South Korea Rallies National Push to Support Canada’s Submarine Project – Naval NewsSouth Korea has mobilized a coordinated whole-of-government and whole-of-industry effort to support its participation in the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP), reinforcing its firm commitment to a long-term defence and industrial partnership with Canada. News-Übersicht

France trials nuclear-powered attack submarine to modernize fleetFrance begins sea trials of nuclear-powered attack submarine De Grasse, advancing Barracuda fleet renewal program. News-Übersicht

UK-U-Boot im AUKUS-Rahmen in AustralienDas britische Atom-U-Boot „HMS Aston“ ist im Rahmen des AUKUS-Bündnisses in Westaustralien eingelaufen, wo erstmals australisches Personal an Wartungsarbeiten mitwirkt, während Großbritannien Milliarden in die Produktion neuer SSN-AUKUS-Jagd-U-Boote investiert. News-Übersicht

Israel delivers first autonomous submarine to GermanyThe large drones are part of a broader German Navy effort to integrate unmanned technologies into the fleet. News-Übersicht

France Begins Sea Trials of Fourth Barracuda Nuclear Attack SubmarineSea trials to continue in English Channel, Atlantic Ocean ahead of planned 2026 delivery to French Navy News-Übersicht

Naval Group begins first sea trials of SSN De Grasse, advancing France’s Barracuda submarine programmeOn February 24, SSN De Grasse, the fourth Barracuda-class nuclear attack submarine built by Naval Group, carried out its first sea trial. News-Übersicht

Australia announces $218m for nuclear‑powered submarines partsAustralia has moved to procure long lead items from the UK to aid the development of conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines. News-Übersicht

France’s 4th Barracuda Type Submarine Begins Alpha Trials – Naval NewsThe fourth Barracuda type nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) for the French Navy (Marine Nationale) started its initial sea trials. News-Übersicht

BlueWhale: IAI und TKMS liefern Unterwasserfahrzeug an deutsche MarineIAI und TKMS haben das große autonome Unterwasserfahrzeug (AUV) BlueWhale an die deutsche Marine ausgeliefert. Die Auslieferung News-Übersicht

IAI and TKMS deliver BlueWhale large autonomous underwater vehicle to strengthen German Navy capabilitiesIsrael Aerospace Industries (IAI) and TKMS have delivered the BlueWhale large autonomous underwater vehicle to the German Navy as part of the “Kurs Marine 2035+” programme. News-Übersicht

Marine erhält das neue Unterwassersystem Blue WhaleNeues unbemanntes Unterwassersystem Blue Whale beschafft. Erstes Exemplar an Marine übergeben. News-Übersicht

Australia announces acquisition of long-lead items for AUKUS nuclear propulsion systems – Naval NewsThe Australian Government has announced a $310 million payment for the acquisition of long‑lead items from the United Kingdom to support Australia’s future sovereign conventionally‑armed, nuclear‑powered submarine capability (SSN-AUKUS) News-Übersicht

Australia buys first nuclear reactor parts for AUKUS submarine programAustralia has paid $220 million for the first UK-built reactor parts for its future AUKUS nuclear submarines. News-Übersicht

China’s new nuclear submarine breaks cover amid shipbuilding spreeThe U.S. Navy’s submarine capabilities are still considered superior, but Beijing is working hard to catch up. News-Übersicht

Denmark Airlifts US Submarine Crew Member In Urgent Arctic Medevac Off GreenlandMarine Insight – The maritime industry guide. News-Übersicht

Kongsberg Sharpens Underwater Ears With Upgraded ‘Listen’ SystemKongsberg Listen enhances passive electromagnetic sensing and delivering precise 3D subsea intelligence for naval platforms. News-Übersicht

Europe Moves Into the Depths With Underwater Drone Swarm ProjectEurope is advancing an underwater drone swarm project consisting of a fleet of networked autonomous platforms. News-Übersicht

Kongsberg Sharpens Underwater Ears With Upgraded ‘Listen’ SystemKongsberg is taking underwater sensing to a new level, potentially reshaping how naval forces gather critical intelligence below the surface. News-Übersicht

Israel Opens Submarine Components Manufacturing FacilityIsrael has inaugurated its first facility dedicated to manufacturing submarine components, a move that marks a significant expansion of the nation’s defense industrial base. News-Übersicht

China’s neighbor to roll out 7,000-ton nuclear ballistic missile subThe INS Aridhaman SSBN will roll out with eight VLS tubes, long-range K-4 missiles and a quieter reactor for deeper stealth. News-Übersicht

Royal Navy submarine HMS Anson makes historic first visit to Australia in support of AUKUS partnershipA Royal Navy submarine has arrived in Australia for an historic visit aimed at reinforcing the United Kingdom’s commitment to Indo-Pacific security. News-Übersicht

HMS Anson arrives in Australia – Navy LookoutHMS Anson arrived in Western Australia today to undertake the first-ever maintenance activity on a Royal Navy nuclear-powered submarine in Australia. The visit marks a significant milestone in AUKUS preparations and Australia’s ambition to operate conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines. Anson sailed from Gibraltar…

Irans Mini-U-Boote im Persischen Golf – Unsichtbare BedrohungDer Iran hat mehr als 20 Klein-U-Boote der Ghadir-Klasse im Persischen Golf stationiert und nutzt die geringe Tiefe und die akustische News-Übersicht

Elbit Systems und TKMS: Neue Produktionsstätte für U-Boot-Komponenten in IsraelElbit Systems und TKMS haben in Israel eine neue Produktionslinie für die Herstellung von Unterwasser-Strukturkomponenten für U-Boote News-Übersicht

US-U-Boot USS Georgia vor Irans Küste – Washingtons stille DrohkulisseLaut gut informierten Quellen operiert die USS Georgia seit Februar 2026 in der Nähe des Iran. Das Lenkwaffen-U-Boot der Ohio-Klasse News-Übersicht

Canadian Patrol Submarine Project: South Korean Government formally confirms commitment to Hanwha Ocean’s bidThe Government of the Republic of Korea has formally reaffirmed its commitment to industrial cooperation in support of Hanwha Ocean’s bid for Canadian Patrol Submarine Project. News-Übersicht

U.S. submarine maintenance in Australia signals operational shift under AUKUS partnershipA U.S. Navy submarine maintenance period in Western Australia has marked what officials describe as a significant step in advancing the AUKUS security partnership among the United States, Australia and the United Kingdom. News-Übersicht

America’s Submarine-Launched UGM-133 Trident II ExplainedExplore how the UGM-133 Trident II underpins sea-based nuclear deterrence with its capabilities, deployment, and strategic significance. News-Übersicht

Canada Debuts US-Made MK 54 Torpedo in Live TestThe Royal Canadian Navy has tested the US-built MK 54 lightweight torpedo, validating its performance as the latest addition to the frigate fleet’s anti-submarine warfare arsenal. News-Übersicht

L3Harris Lands Largest Submarine Comms Deal for Virginia, Columbia FleetsL3Harris has secured its largest full-rate production agreement to date for submarine communications equipment. News-Übersicht

L3Harris to deliver communications systems for US Navy submarinesL3Harris Technologies has been awarded a full-rate production contract by General Dynamics Electric Boat to deliver 26 communications shipsets for Virginia- and Columbia-class submarines. News-Übersicht

Building SSN-AUKUS: Australia’s $30bn Nuclear Submarine Yard at Osborne – Navy LookoutAustralia has just announced it will spend around AUS$30bn (£15.6bn) to build a large nuclear submarine construction yard in Adelaide. The new facility at Osborne is intended to replicate the processes in use at BAE Systems’ facility at Barrow….

Australia commits $2.7bn to Osborne submarine construction yard The Australian government has committed A$3.9bn ($2.7bn) as an initial investment in a new submarine construction yard in Osborne, South Australia. News-Übersicht

Elbit Systems, TKMS and Israeli Ministry of Defense inaugurate submarine component facility in IsraelElbit Systems, ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) and the Israeli Ministry of Defense have inaugurated a new manufacturing facility in Israel for underwater submarine components. News-Übersicht

L3Harris awarded largest full-rate production contract for U.S. Navy’s submarine communications systemsL3Harris Technologies has secured its largest full-rate production contract for submarine communications systems from General Dynamics Electric Boat. News-Übersicht

Billions in funding for South Australian submarine construction yard – Naval NewsThe Australian Government is ensuring that South Australia remains the home of Australia’s submarine construction, with expenditure projected to be billions of dollars in the state over coming decades. News-Übersicht

Major Upgrade Sees Hypersonic Ship-Killer Missiles Aboard China’s AIP Submarines – Naval NewsChina’s large fleet of air-independent propulsion (AIP) submarines is set to become significantly more lethal. The introduction of the next-generation YJ-19 hypersonic missile dramatically elevates their already serious anti-ship punch. News-Übersicht

WASS Secures Contract to Supply MU90 Torpedoes to Royal Saudi Navy – Naval NewsOn February 10, 2026, Fincantieri announced that its subsidiary, WASS Submarine Systems, signed a contract with the Ministry of Defence of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at WDS 2026 for the supply of MU90 lightweight torpedoes. News-Übersicht

TKMS is making progress with anti-torpedo torpedoes – Naval NewsGerman naval shipbuilder TKMS announced that it continued its successful development of the SeaSpider anti-torpedo weapon in the last quarter of last year. News-Übersicht

Australia Unveils Initial $2.8B for New Nuclear Subs FacilityAustralia unveiled $2.8 billion in spending as a „down payment“ on a new facility to build nuclear submarines under the tripartite AUKUS security pact with Britain and the United States. News-Übersicht

Australiens neue Werft für Atom-U-Boote: 2,4 Milliarden Euro als erste Investition angekündigtAustralien will eine neue Flotte atomgetriebener und konventionell bewaffneter U-Boote bauen. Zunächst wird die Werft dafür errichtet. Gebaut wird in der Nähe von Adelaide im Süden Australiens. News-Übersicht

Australia commits $3.9 billion to Osborne submarine yard, with total investment projected at $30 billion under AUKUSThe Albanese and Malinauskas Labor Governments said South Australia will remain the centre of Australia’s submarine construction, with expenditure projected to reach billions of dollars in the state over coming decades. News-Übersicht

Canadian Patrol Submarine Project: TKMS and Magellan sign torpedo production pactGerman naval shipbuilder TKMS and Magellan Aerospace Corporation have signed a Teaming Agreement to strengthen industrial cooperation in support of Canada’s future submarine capabilities. News-Übersicht

Lead US Navy Columbia Submarine on Track for 2028 Delivery After Supplier DelayThe US Navy has said it is on schedule to receive its first platform under the Columbia-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine program in 2028. News-Übersicht

TKMS and Magellan Sign Teaming Agreement to Support Heavyweight Torpedo Production and In-Service Support for the Canadian Patrol Submarine ProjectThe Teaming Agreement establishes a framework for cooperation between both companies to support Canada’s submarine program, with a particular focus on heavyweight torpedo production and in-service… News-Übersicht

Chinese Type 09V Next Generation SSN Appears At BohaiChinese shipbuilder Bohai this week moved the first Type 09V new generation nuclear powered attack submarine into the launch bay at Huludao. News-Übersicht

Fincantieri’s WASS secures over €200 million Saudi contract for MU90 lightweight torpedoesFincantieri said its subsidiary WASS Submarine Systems has secured a contract worth more than €200 million from the Ministry of Defence of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to supply MU90 Lightweight Torpedoes. News-Übersicht

HII’s REMUS 100 Logs 935 Missions in AustraliaHII’s REMUS 100 AUV has logged 935 missions for the Australian Maritime College with only two days of downtime. News-Übersicht

Lockheed Martin unveils Lamprey autonomous undersea vehicle to boost U.S. and allied maritime dominanceLockheed Martin has unveiled the Lamprey Multi Mission Autonomous Undersea Vehicle, a plug-and-play submersible designed to give U.S. and allied forces a technological and strategic edge in contested maritime environments. News-Übersicht

TKMS und SpearUAV: Strategische Zusammenarbeit bei Unterwasser-VerteidigungsproduktenTKMS hat mit SpearUAV eine Rahmenvereinbarung unterzeichnet, die darauf abzielt, die Fähigkeiten von Sub-to-Air Loitering AUS für News-Übersicht

Stealth, Power, Deterrence: Inside the Columbia-Class SubmarineLearn how the Columbia-class submarine underpins US nuclear deterrence, its design features, and strategic role in this guide. News-Übersicht

„Nachgefragt“Das YouTube-Format der Bundeswehr vermittelt aktuelle sicherheitspolitische Informationen aus erster Hand. Hier gibt es die neueste Folge. News-Übersicht

Teledyne Technologies demonstrates ASW systems in Icelandic watersTeledyne Technologies conducted an anti-submarine warfare (ASW) demonstration in waters off Iceland, deploying autonomous underwater vehicles. News-Übersicht

TKMS and EllisDon Sign Strategic Teaming Agreement to Support the Canadian Patrol Submarine ProjectBoth parties agree on a Strategic Teaming Agreement focused on infrastructure cooperation for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP).It is intended to jointly explore, develop, and implement… News-Übersicht

General Dynamics Testing MEDUSA Submarine Launched Mine Warfare Drone – Naval NewsGeneral Dynamics is working on MEDUSA, a new unmanned underwater offensive mining system set to be deployed on American attack boats. News-Übersicht

Norway Approves Plan to Acquire Two Additional 212CD SubmarinesNorway has approved the procurement of two additional Class 212CD submarines for the Norwegian Navy, bringing the total planned fleet to six. News-Übersicht

Norway increases order by two more to now six Type 212CD submarines – Naval NewsThe Norwegian government has approved the procurement of two additional Type 212CD submarines. News-Übersicht

Canadian Patrol Submarine Project: TKMS and Seaspan agree partnership to deliver sovereign submarine sustainmentTKMS and Seaspan Shipyards have signed a Teaming Agreement to support the Government of Canada’s objective of achieving a sovereign sustainment capability for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project. News-Übersicht

Contract signing in Oslo: Norway increases order by two more to now six Class 212CD submarinesThe Norwegian government commissions TKMS to build two additional 212CD submarines.The number of submarines planned for the Royal Norwegian Navy increases from four to a total of six. Kiel/Oslo,… News-Übersicht

Kanadas neue U-Boote sollen „5-Sterne-Hotels“ werdenSüdkorea bewirbt sich als Lieferant für Kanadas U-Boot-Flotte CPSP mit einem ungewöhnlichen Pitch. News-Übersicht

Norway signs contract with TKMS for two more 212CD submarines, total German-Norwegian order reaches twelveNorway has signed a contract with TKMS for two additional Class 212CD submarines, increasing its planned fleet from four to six boats. News-Übersicht

Japan Adds Torpedo-Launched UUV to Its Undersea Defense ArsenalJapan’s new UUV uses a 533mm torpedo tube-launch design, capable of submarine deployment and recovery, built for subsea monitoring and maritime defense missions. News-Übersicht

Taiwan’s Indigenous Defense Submarine Hai Kun (SS-711) Conducts First Submerged Trial – Naval NewsTaiwan’s first Indigenous Defence Submarine (IDS), Hai Kun (SS-711), also known as Narwhal, successfully completed its first submerged sea trials on January 29, 2026. News-Übersicht

Swedish FMV receives four GAVIA AUVs from Teledyne Gavia Teledyne Gavia has delivered the first four GAVIA autonomous underwater vehicles to the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV). News-Übersicht

TKMS, Seaspan Shipyards sign teaming for Canadian Patrol Submarine Project – Naval NewsTKMS and Seaspan Shipyards have signed a teaming agreement to collaborate on supporting the Government of Canada in achieving a sovereign sustainment capability for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP). News-Übersicht

Teledyne Delivers First Batch of GAVIA Autonomous Underwater Vehicles to SwedenTeledyne Gavia, part of Teledyne Marine, has handed over the first four GAVIA autonomous underwater vehicles (AUV) to Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration. News-Übersicht

Teledyne Gavia Delivers First GAVIA AUV to the Swedish FMV – Naval NewsTeledyne Gavia has successfully delivered the first of four GAVIA Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) systems to the Swedish FMV News-Übersicht

Hanwha expands Canadian industrial alliances to support patrol submarine project and long-term defence cooperationHanwha has expanded its industrial cooperation in Canada by signing multiple strategic Memorandums of Understanding with Canadian partners in support of the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project. News-Übersicht

HII Demos Coordinated USV-UUV Ops Using Autonomy SoftwareHII has demonstrated how unmanned surface vehicles and unmanned underwater vehicles could operate as coordinated teams under a single control architecture. News-Übersicht

New naval power and propulsion facility opens in South CarolinaLeonardo DRS announced the opening of a new naval power and propulsion facility to support the U.S. Navy’s drive for shipbuilding. News-Übersicht

Royal Navy Submarine Maintenance Recovery Plan launched – Navy LookoutThe Submarine Maintenance Recovery Plan (SMRP) was formally launched on 15th January. The First Sea Lord announced he would initiate this 100-day drive to tackle chronic submarine maintenance delays in a speech at NCHQ during September last year. The SMRP is…

U.S. Navy advances frontline 3D printing technology, strengthening AUKUS cooperation and logisticsThe U.S. Navy accelerated the transition of additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, into a warfighting capability in 2025. News-Übersicht

UAE Unveils ‘ORB’: A Remote Vehicle That Can Go 1,000-Feet UnderwaterTrident’s ORB ROV targets zero-visibility deep-water missions, reaching 300 meters to inspect, recover, and map underwater assets autonomously. News-Übersicht

HII Demos Coordinated USV-UUV Ops Using Autonomy SoftwareHII has demonstrated how unmanned surface vehicles and unmanned underwater vehicles could operate as coordinated teams under a single control architecture. News-Übersicht

Canadian Patrol Submarine Project: Hanwha Ocean and Babcock outline partnership centered on jobs and localizationHanwha Ocean and Babcock have confirmed a joint approach to Canada’s Canadian Patrol Submarine Project that places long-term employment, skills transfer, and industrial participation in Canada at the center of delivery. News-Übersicht

US Approves $1.5B Upgrade of Peru Naval Base Close to Chinese-Run PortThe US has approved a potential $ 1.5-billion sale to support the design and construction of facilities at Peru’s naval base in Callao. News-Übersicht

Royal Navy sends HMS Anson to Australia despite submarine shortage – Navy LookoutRoyal Navy submarine HMS Anson arrived in Gibraltar last week, her first stop after sailing from Faslane on 10th January. It was officially confirmed last year that a boat would be going to join Submarine Rotational Force–West in…

Chinese Navy Annual Review 2025 – Part II: Subs, Logistics, R&DPart 2 of the Naval News annual review for the Chinese Navy in 2025 will look at events for submarines, auxiliaries, infrastructure and R&D. News-Übersicht

AeroVironment Flaunts Next-Gen UUV That Can Maneuver in Any OrientationAn unmanned underwater vehicle hovering upside down in a fast-moving current is not how most compact subsea systems are expected to operate. News-Übersicht

HII Debuts Sea Launcher to Automate REMUS UUV Launch and RecoverySea Launcher is HII’s shipboard system that can launch and recover REMUS UUVs autonomously, featuring a strong-back aluminum frame, and a carbon fiber recovery cradle. News-Übersicht

TKMS and Cohere Sign Teaming Agreement to Advance AI-Enabled Capabilities for the Canadian Patrol Submarine ProjectThe collaboration focuses on decision-support tools, onboard information management, training, and naval-specific secure interfaces.The agreement underscores TKMS’s long-term commitment to Canadian… News-Übersicht

TEAM 212CD: TKMS-Kampagne für kanadisches U-BootDie deutschen U-Boot-Bauer gehen in eine Werbeoffensive: Sie laden Kanada ein, ins „TEAM 212CD“ zu kommen. News-Übersicht

HII Successfully Demonstrates Sea Launcher, Ship-Based Automated Launch and Recovery of REMUS AUV – Naval NewsHII announced that the successful shipboard deployment and recovery of a REMUS autonomous underwater vehicle (UUV) using the company’s automated launch and recovery system, Sea Launcher. News-Übersicht

CryoSentry: Unterwasserüberwachung unter arktischem MeereisEines der aktuell im DefenseTech-Inkubator.NRW teilnehmenden Startups ist das F&E-Projekt CryoSentry der Aachener GSI GmbH. News-Übersicht

Germany chooses MQ-9B SeaGuardian, with deliveries starting in 2028Germany will procure eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems via the Nato Support and Procurement Agency. News-Übersicht

Germany expands naval-surveillance push with eight SeaGuardian dronesThe SeaGuardians will focus on maritime surveillance and anti-submarine warfare across the Baltic Sea and North Atlantic. News-Übersicht

Northrop Grumman takes prime role for MK 54 MOD 2 lightweight torpedo – Naval NewsNorthrop Grumman has been contracted by the US Navy to integrate and perform initial proof of manufacture for the service’s next-generation MK 54 MOD 2 lightweight torpedo News-Übersicht

HII Doubles Size of UK Facility to Increase Underwater Drone CapacityHII has doubled the size of its unmanned underwater vehicle facility in the UK, increasing capacity to support operators of the REMUS drones. News-Übersicht

US shipyard HII expands in UK to service growing Europe UUV businessThe enlarged HII site in Portchester, England, will now be able to assemble the company’s Remus 620 medium-class modular unmanned underwater vehicles. News-Übersicht

TKMS and Cohere agree partnership to develop AI-enabled capabilities for Canada’s future patrol submarinesTKMS and Cohere have signed a Teaming Agreement to jointly explore the integration of advanced artificial intelligence technologies into the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project. News-Übersicht

HII facility expansion reinforces support for Royal Navy uncrewed systems – Navy LookoutHII is expanding its facility at Portchester near Portsmouth, doubling the site’s footprint as part of a long-term commitment to supporting RN and European customers’ uncrewed operations from the UK. The move strengthens local sustainment, training and integration…

The Royal Navy and the SSN-AUKUS combat system question – Navy LookoutThe SSN-AUKUS attack submarine is being defined by a tightly integrated, trilateral combat system whose architecture will shape the RN’s operational freedom and industrial dependencies for decades to come. Despite frequent emphasis on Australian industrial outcomes, this remains a…

Bundeswehr bestellt Drohnen zur Seefernaufklärung und U-Boot-JagdDie Bundeswehr erhält ab 2028 unbemannte Flugzeuge vom Typ MQ-9B zur Seeraumüberwachung und U-Boot-Jagd. News-Übersicht

Northrop Grumman to produce advanced lightweight torpedo for U.S. Navy under $233 million contractNorthrop Grumman will manufacture and deliver a new advanced lightweight torpedo to the U.S. Navy, featuring a custom-designed warhead intended to increase lethality. News-Übersicht