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TKMS says its UK unit wins contract to develop next-generation torpedo defence system for current and future Royal Navy submarinesThe UK Ministry of Defence has selected TKMS ATLAS UK to develop and supply a new torpedo countermeasure system for Royal Navy submarines. News-Übersicht

U.S. Navy Expands Hammerhead Anti-Submarine Mine Production with General Dynamics – Naval NewsGeneral Dynamics Mission Systems has been awarded a contract modification by the U.S. Navy to continue development and delivery of the Hammerhead anti-submarine mine system. News-Übersicht

TKMS ATLAS UK Awarded UK MOD NGCM Torpedo Defence System Contract – Naval NewsTKMS ATLAS UK has been awarded a UK MOD contract to develop and supply the Next Generation Countermeasure (NGCM) system, enhancing torpedo defence for Royal Navy submarines. News-Übersicht

Future USS Baltimore to Serve as U.S. Navy’s Elite Seabed Warfare Submarine – Naval NewsU.S. Navy and General Dynamics are converting the future USS Baltimore (SSN 812) into an elite seabed warfare submarine to succeed the USS Jimmy Carter. News-Übersicht

TKMS ATLAS UK secures Royal Navy NGCM torpedo defence contract TKMS ATLAS UK has been awarded the contract for the UK Ministry of Defence’s (MoD) Next Generation Countermeasure (NGCM) programme, intended to equip the Royal Navy’s submarine fleet with updated defences against underwater threats. News-Übersicht

Foundations laid for major expansion of the Royal Navy nuclear submarine fleet – Navy LookoutThe Defence Nuclear Enterprise 2026 Update to Parliament published this week confirms that steel will be cut on the first RN SSN-AUKUS submarine in 2027, but leaves the size of the fleet to be decided by…

Sacrifice of silent service remembered at submariners memorial commemorationThose who have given their lives while serving in the Submarine Service have been remembered at a service in Dundee News-Übersicht

Japan’s Defense Minister: Nuclear-Powered Submarines Will Not Be Ruled Out – Naval NewsJapan’s Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi says nuclear-powered submarines will not be ruled out as Tokyo reviews its key national security documents. News-Übersicht

China’s New Giant Submarine Drone Mothership – Naval NewsA new vessel spotted at a Chinese shipyard is likely the world’s first mothership designed to deploy submarine drones. It represents the latest piece in the puzzle of China’s undeclared effort to develop and deploy full-sized uncrewed submarines. News-Übersicht

First Virginia Payload Module (VPM) SpottedGeneral Dynamics Electric Boat has shared a photo showing the first completed Virginia Payload Module (VPM) for the U.S. Navy’s Block V submarines… News-Übersicht

Thales miniaturised sonar system tested at sea on an uncrewed submarine – Navy LookoutThales has completed wet testing of its Sonar 76Nano flank panels on a full-size uncrewed underwater vehicle in UK waters, using hardware built to the standard it intends to manufacture. Further details emerged at the Thales UK…

Indonesia Pursues Underwater Drones to Patrol Strategic StraitsThe Indonesian Navy is planning to develop unmanned underwater vehicles with domestic defense firms to strengthen maritime surveillance. News-Übersicht

China’s Bizarre New Underwater Robot Mimics a Golden ArowanaChina has showcased an unusual autonomous underwater robot modeled after a golden arowana. News-Übersicht

Ultra Maritime Unveils Complete Suite of Production-Ready U.S.-Spec Sonobuoys – Naval NewsUltra Maritime announces its complete portfolio of five core production-ready sonobuoys, boosting global anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and naval readiness. News-Übersicht

Israel Just Received a $634 Million Submarine Built in Germany, the Largest 2,000-Ton Vessel of Its Kind Since WWIIA massive new submarine has arrived in Israel, bringing with it new capabilities and renewed attention on one of the world’s most closely watched naval programs. News-Übersicht

Babcock extends Seaspan’s Royal Canadian Navy submarine support role for six years ahead of transition to a new fleetBabcock Canada has extended Seaspan Victoria Shipyards’ role in supporting the Royal Canadian Navy’s Victoria-class submarine fleet for another six years. News-Übersicht

Rolls-Royce PWR3 propulsion system to give Britain’s Dreadnought nuclear submarines simpler operations and longer service lifeBritain’s Dreadnought-class ballistic missile submarines will be powered by a new Rolls-Royce nuclear propulsion system designed to simplify operations and extend their service lives. News-Übersicht

Sub divided: Dismantling of HMS Swiftsure set to be completed by year’s endThe decommissioned nuclear submarine is to become the first UK vessel to be fully dismantled as part of a world-first recycling project News-Übersicht

Iran says it captured US submarine drone in Strait of HormuzIran said Tuesday it captured a U.S. uncrewed submarine in the Strait of Hormuz. The Pentagon said it had malfunctioned more than a day ago. News-Übersicht

Underwater Drone Captured By Iran Matches American Anduril Model – Naval NewsAn underwater drone shown by Iran closely matches the American-designed Anduril Dive-LD model. The large AUV (autonomous underwater vehicle) was reportedly captured in the Straits of Hormuz earlier today. News-Übersicht

TKMS, Fincantieri Team Up to Boost Europe’s Underwater DefenseTKMS and Fincantieri have signed an agreement to expand cooperation on submarines and underwater systems. News-Übersicht

Germany Delivers Final Advanced Dolphin Submarine to IsraelGerman shipbuilder thyssenkrupp Marine Systems has shipped the Israeli Navy’s third and final Advanced Dolphin-class submarine. News-Übersicht

USS Delaware arrives in Norway during U.S. Navy High North operations supporting maritime awareness, security and deterrenceThe Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Delaware arrived in Grøtsund, Norway, on Sept. 1, 2026, for a routine port visit. News-Übersicht

TKMS Delivers INS Drakon to Israel: Final Dolphin-class Submarine Features New Missile Capability – Naval NewsOn September 1, 2026, TKMS announced the delivery of the INS DRAKON, the third and final submarine of the HDW “Dolphin” class, to the Israeli Navy. News-Übersicht

Devonport nuclear submarine dock upgrades could be accelerated – Navy LookoutThe MoD hopes to speed up two major dock renewal projects at Devonport following the site operator’s release from 12 years of enhanced nuclear safety oversight. A parliamentary answer this week confirmed that acceleration of work on 10 and 14…

Kongsberg Buys Sonatech to Expand US Underwater TechnologyKongsberg has completed its acquisition of Sonatech, expanding its US underwater technology business. News-Übersicht

Israel receives final Dolphin-class submarine from Germany’s TKMSThyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) has delivered the INS Drakon to the Israeli Navy, marking the completion of Israel’s Dolphin-class submarine fleet equipped with air-independent propulsion (AIP). News-Übersicht

U.S. Navy returns fully modernized USS North Dakota attack submarine to fleet early after major Block III overhaul at PortsmouthThe U.S. Navy returned USS North Dakota to the fleet on Aug. 29 after Portsmouth Naval Shipyard completed its extended drydocking maintenance period ahead of the rebaselined schedule. News-Übersicht

Albacore Secures US Navy Contract for Strike-Capable Subsea DronesThe US Navy has contracted Pennsylvania-based Albacore for the procurement of its Ghostfin long-range unmanned underwater vessels. News-Übersicht

Germany considers helping fund UK nuclear deterrent – Navy LookoutReports in the Telegraph that Germany is considering financial and military support for Britain’s nuclear weapons are part of a widening debate over European defence. Berlin could help protect the bases and reinforce the conventional forces around them, but access to…

Dreadnought Alliance says £8.4 billion phase will underpin UK nuclear deterrent delivery and long-term industrial capacityThe Dreadnought Alliance says a new £8.4 billion funding phase will move Britain’s nuclear submarine replacement programme from construction towards operational delivery. News-Übersicht

Britain commits £15 billion to sovereign nuclear warhead programme, with Astraea to replace Mk4A and retain Trident II D5 compatibilityBritain will invest £15 billion during the current Parliament in its sovereign nuclear warhead programme, supporting more than 9,000 jobs, the Ministry of Defence said. News-Übersicht

Britain’s Dreadnought nuclear submarine programme supports about 30,000 jobs, with more than 7,000 at BAE Systems Maritime aloneBritain’s Dreadnought ballistic missile submarine programme supports approximately 30,000 jobs across the country, according to the industrial alliance delivering the project. News-Übersicht

Australiens Fokus auf die Collins-U-BooteAustralien arbeitet weiter daran, die alternde U-Boot-Flotte der Collins-Klasse einsatzbereit zu halten. Beim fünften „Product of Concern Summit“ News-Übersicht

Conroy chairs fifth Product of Concern Summit for Collins Class submarine sustainmentAustralian Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy has reportedly met with industry partners for the fifth Product of Concern Summit to review progress supporting the sustainment of Australia’s Collins Class submarines. News-Übersicht

Chinese Submarine Launches Ballistic Missile, West Responds Five Weeks LaterSignificant Missile Test Raises Concerns On July 6, 2026, a Chinese submarine successfully launched a ballistic missile equipped with a dummy warhead… News-Übersicht

Polish crew begin training on Swedish A17 submarineThe Swedish Navy has begun training Polish submariners as the two nations procure the same A26 diesel-electric submarines. News-Übersicht

UK targets fleet of up to 12 nuclear-powered attack submarines under AUKUS, with programme supporting 21,000 British jobBritain plans to expand its fleet of nuclear-powered attack submarines to as many as 12 as it completes the Astute-class programme and develops its SSN-AUKUS successor. News-Übersicht

U.S. Navy Explores Carrier-Basing & Resupply UUVs – Naval NewsThe U.S. Navy’s Pacific Fleet is testing new UUV roles, including carrier-basing and undersea resupply, to boost stealth in contested waters. News-Übersicht

Ultra Maritime Tests Combined Active, Passive Sonar Against Underwater DronesUltra Maritime has demonstrated an integrated sonar capability combining active and passive sensing for anti-submarine warfare and counter-unmanned underwater vehicle missions. News-Übersicht

USS Massachusetts Ready for Fleet Tasking, Skips Shakedown AvailabilityThe US Navy has declared USS Massachusetts (SSN 798), the seventh Block IV Virginia-class nuclear-powered fast-attack submarine, ready for Fleet tasking.  News-Übersicht

U.S. Navy Orca XLUUV Completes 1,000-Mile Pacific Transit – Naval NewsThe U.S. Navy completed a 1,000 nautical mile transit with the service’s Orca XLUUV uncrewed submarine in July, a first for the service. News-Übersicht

Ultra Maritime Tests Integrated ASW and Counter-UUV Sonar System During US Navy Exercise – Naval NewsDuring the U.S. Navy’s Lanternfish 2026 exercise, Ultra Maritime demonstrated an integrated passive-active sonar architecture combining its Sea Spear passive array and SSQ-125B active sonobuoy to detect and track UUVs. News-Übersicht

L3Harris Opens Rhode Island Facility for Naval Training SystemsL3Harris Technologies has opened a new facility in Rhode Island to produce undersea training systems for the US Navy and allied forces. News-Übersicht

US Navy wants submarine launchers for weapons and underwater drones – Navy LookoutThe US Navy has begun seeking a new generation of submarine payload launchers designed to deploy uncrewed systems as well as weapons. The move raises questions about how far the Royal Navy’s future SSN-AUKUS boats will share in…

Raytheon’s New UUV Challenges the Cost of Long-Range Undersea MissionsRaytheon is challenging the economics of long-range underwater operations with a new unmanned undersea vehicle built to go farther without driving up costs. News-Übersicht

South Korea Issues Draft Law for Jangbogo-N Nuclear SubmarineSouth Korea’s MND has issued a legislative notice for a special act establishing the legal framework, nuclear safety, and procurement path for its Jangbogo-N attack submarine program. News-Übersicht

Lockheed Australia to Establish Virginia-Class Integration Capability Lockheed Martin has signed a contract to establish a combat systems integration capability for Australia’s future Virginia submarines. News-Übersicht

Raytheon and CET demonstrate new HADALUS unmanned undersea vehicle for U.S. Navy with more than 2,000 nautical miles of enduranceRaytheon and Composite Energy Technologies have demonstrated the submerged launch capability of HADALUS, a new long-endurance unmanned undersea vehicle during a U.S. Navy exercise. News-Übersicht

Lockheed Martin to build sovereign Virginia-class submarine combat systems integration capability in Australia under AUKUSLockheed Martin Australia has secured a multi-year A$29.3 million contract to build sovereign combat systems integration capability for Australia’s future Virginia-class submarines. News-Übersicht

Germany, Norway and Canada start 212CD submarine planning with TKMS, moving NATO Arctic cooperation towards contract talksGermany, Norway and Canada have begun joint planning for the 212CD submarine programme with TKMS, opening the operational phase of their multinational cooperation. News-Übersicht

Bei TKMS startete die U-Boot-Planung – Milliarden-DealTKMS traf zum ersten Planungsworkshop in Kiel Vertreter aus Deutschland, Norwegen und Kanada. Damit starteten die U-Boot-Planung offiziell. News-Übersicht

Raytheon and CET Successfully Test New Low-Cost Hadalus UUV for U.S. Navy – Naval NewsRaytheon and CET demonstrated the Hadalus low-cost, long-endurance UUV in a U.S. Navy test, proving submerged launch and autonomous mission capabilities. News-Übersicht

Type 212CD Submarine: Guide to Europe’s Undersea HunterStealth, endurance, and cooperation are the pillars of the Type 212CD submarine to reshape conventional undersea warfare. News-Übersicht

PT PAL Cuts First Steel for Indonesia’s Scorpène Evolved Submarine – Naval NewsPT PAL and Naval Group have held the first steel-cutting ceremony for Indonesia’s first Scorpène Evolved submarine in Surabaya, target delivery 2032. News-Übersicht

Saab reports strong progress on Sweden’s A26 submarine programmeSaab said Sweden’s A26 submarine programme was making strong progress while a three-submarine order from Poland drove a wider expansion of its naval production base. News-Übersicht

US Navy Categorizes Next-Gen Virginia Submarines as Guided Missile VesselsThe US Navy has formally reclassified 19 planned Virginia-class fast attack submarines as guided missile submarines to reflect a critical leap in onboard firepower. News-Übersicht

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U.S. Navy reclassifies 19 Virginia Payload Module-equipped submarines as SSGNs, expanding long-range undersea strike capacityThe U.S. Navy will reclassify 19 planned Virginia-class submarines equipped with the Virginia Payload Module as guided-missile submarines. News-Übersicht

Russia Launches 13,800-Ton Nuclear Cruise Missile Submarine Ulyanovsk At Sevmash ShipyardMarine Insight – The maritime industry guide. News-Übersicht

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L3Harris awarded battery contract for Virginia and Columbia Class submarinesL3Harris Technologies has been awarded a competitive contract to deliver battery monitoring systems in the production of Virginia and Columbia Class submarines for the US Navy. News-Übersicht

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Inside the £8.4 Billion Dreadnought Program Designed to Protect Britain’s Nuclear DeterrentBritain’s Dreadnought submarines receive a major funding boost as construction advances toward the next stage of the program. News-Übersicht

Navantia conducts first dive of 2nd S80 submarine ‚Narciso Monturiol‘ – Naval NewsThe S82 ‚Narciso Monturiol‘, the second submarine in the S80 series, conducted its first static dive on Tuesday News-Übersicht

New BAE Systems Defence Contract Boosts UK Nuclear Deterrent Submarine Fleet – Naval NewsThe UK Government has awarded a new £5.9bn contract to BAE Systems funding critical work to progress the nation’s Dreadnought Class nuclear deterrent submarines towards entry into service. News-Übersicht

Spain’s second S80 submarine conducts first static dive trial Spain’s S82 ‘Narciso Monturiol’ submarine, the second vessel in the S80 programme, has conducted its first static dive near La Algameca Naval Base in Cartagena. News-Übersicht

Navantia Completes First Static Dive of Spain’s S-82 SubmarineNavantia has completed the first static dive of the S-82 Narciso Monturiol, marking another milestone in Spain’s S-80 submarine program. News-Übersicht

US Navy Awards Historic $76.6B Contract for 9 Block VI Virginia SSNs and 5 Columbia SSBNs – Naval NewsIn its largest-ever submarine deal, the US Navy awards $76.6B to GDEB and HII for 9 Block VI Virginia-class attack subs and 5 Columbia-class SSBNs. News-Übersicht

New Dreadnought funding tranche underlines Burnham’s commitment to Trident – Navy LookoutThe Royal Navy’s Dreadnought-class ballistic missile submarine programme has been allocated a further £8.4 billion, announced by the Prime Minister during a visit to BAE Systems’ Barrow-in-Furness shipyard today. Although presented as a major boost, the money had already…

UK Announces $11.2 Billion Investment in Nuclear SubmarinesBritain is investing $11.2 billion in its Dreadnought nuclear submarine program, supporting 47,000 jobs and advancing four new boats. News-Übersicht

US Navy Awards $76.7B for Virginia- and Columbia-Class Submarine ProgramsThe US Navy has awarded incentive contract modifications totaling $76.6 billion to General Dynamics Electric Boat and HII for the Virginia- and Columbia-class submarine programs. News-Übersicht

Leidos to Build Emergency Repair Bay for Australia’s Virginia SubmarinesCanberra has partnered with Leidos’ Australian segment Gibbs and Cox to lead the preliminary design of a contingency dry dock that will support its future Virginia-class submarines under the trilateral AUKUS security pact with the UK and the US. News-Übersicht

US Navy Directed by Congress to Overhaul Torpedo Inventories for Two-War Strategy – Naval NewsCongress directs SECNAV in the FY27 NDAA to expand US Navy torpedo inventory floors, overhaul testing, and boost production for two-war strategy support. News-Übersicht

Poland’s A26 Submarine Deal: Details on Weapons Package, Interim Boat, and Delivery ScheduleFollowing Poland’s order for Saab A26 submarines, Naval News breaks down the weapons package, undisclosed missile integration, HMS Södermanland lease, and 2031 delivery timelines. News-Übersicht

INS Drakon an Israel übergebenTKMS hat das sechste U-Boot der israelischen Marine in Kiel an den Kunden übergeben. Die stark modifizierte „Drakon“ schließt die Dolphin-II-Klasse ab, nimmt technisch aber bereits Merkmale der künftigen Dakar-Klasse vorweg. News-Übersicht

Babcock Canada wins six-year extension to support Victoria-class fleetBabcock Canada will continue providing in-service support for the Royal Canadian Navy’s Victoria-class submarines after securing a six-year extension to its long-standing contract. News-Übersicht

TKMS, Navantia Push Ahead With Future Submarine CollaborationTKMS and Navantia have signed a second memorandum of understanding to deepen their partnership on future submarine programs. News-Übersicht

L3Harris to Supply Battery Monitoring Systems for Virginia, Columbia-Class SubmarinesL3Harris is set to supply battery monitoring systems for two of the US Navy’s top priority acquisitions: the Columbia- and Virginia-class submarines. News-Übersicht

Fincantieri strengthens the U212 NFS program with new technologies, advanced services and accelerated delivery schedule – Naval NewsFincantieri has signed a contract amendment with OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation) under the U212 NFS program. News-Übersicht

Sublife: From high pay to short showers, what day to day life is really like on a submarineWhat’s it really like to serve deep beneath the sea in the Silent Service? News-Übersicht

Canada’s Victoria Submarines to Receive Extended Fleet Support From BabcockBabcock has secured a deal to continue in-service support for the Royal Canadian Navy’s 2000s-era Victoria-class diesel-electric attack submarines. News-Übersicht

Canada Awards Babcock $1.1B Extension for Submarine SupportCanada has awarded Babcock a $1.1B, six-year extension for the Victoria In-Service Support Contract (VISSC) to sustain the Royal Canadian Navy’s submarine fleet. News-Übersicht

TKMS, Kongsberg promise CAD 167 billion Canadian industry role in 212CD submarine programme, sustainment and combat systemsTKMS is putting industrial cooperation at the centre of its Canadian Patrol Submarine Project offer. News-Übersicht

US Taps Kongsberg, Oceaneering to Develop New Extra-Large Undersea VehicleThe US Department of Defense has selected Kongsberg and Oceaneering to develop an extra-large uncrewed undersea vehicle for future US Navy missions. News-Übersicht

German Firms Test USV That Launches From Submarine Torpedo TubesTwo German firms have demonstrated a drone boat designed to emerge from submarine torpedo tubes, completing sea trials that validate the concept in real maritime conditions. News-Übersicht

Submarine maintenance at heart of £26bn naval base overhaul after years of underfundingLuke Pollard said years of underinvestment had slowed ships and submarines moving through maintenance and upgrade programmes, with more refit work now planned at Faslane News-Übersicht

CENTCOM Deploys Saronic Corsair USV Against Iranian Submarine At Bandar Abbas – Naval NewsUS CENTCOM has debuted the Saronic Corsair USV in combat, using three of the maritime one-way attack drones to strike an Iranian midget sub at Bandar Abbas. News-Übersicht

US Navy awards $850m contract to advance Trident II D5LE2 developmentThe US Navy has awarded an $850m contract modification to Lockheed Martin, supporting the continued development of the Trident II D5 Life Extension 2 (D5LE2) programme. News-Übersicht

Rolls-Royce Starts Reactor Plant Expansion for UK, Australian Nuclear SubmarinesRolls-Royce Submarines has begun construction on a major expansion of its Raynesway facility in Derby, England, to boost nuclear reactor production for British and Australian undersea warfare programs. News-Übersicht

XV Excalibur – Royal Navy learning to fight with autonomous submarines – Navy LookoutThe RN’s experimental extra-large uncrewed underwater vehicle, XV Excalibur, has entered a new phase of development. MSubs of Plymouth was recently awarded a £6.68 million contract to support the RN trials. We spoke with the company about…

Exail and KNDS strengthen a french industrial ecosystem dedicated to Autonomous Mine Countermeasures – Naval NewsAs navies worldwide accelerate the modernization of their mine countermeasure capabilities, Exail and KNDS are strengthening their cooperation. News-Übersicht

US Navy fears ballistic missile subs can be hit by drones, anti-tank rocketsThe U.S. Navy is searching for better methods of protecting its missile subs, as well as the shore installations that support them. News-Übersicht

HII to Extend US Navy’s Lionfish Undersea Drone ProductionHII has signed a contract to continue building unmanned underwater vehicles as part of the US Navy’s Lionfish program, expanding an effort that could grow to 200 platforms valued at more than $347 million. News-Übersicht

U.S. Navy Boosts Lionfish UUV Production with New HII Contract Option – Naval NewsHII has been awarded an option year production contract for the U.S. Navy’s next-generation program of record, the Lionfish small unmanned undersea vehicle (SUUV). News-Übersicht

Canada Chooses Germany’s TKMS to Build New Fleet of SubmarinesCanada has chosen Germany’s Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems to build its new multi-billion-dollar fleet of submarines, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday, as his government works to deepen defence ties with European NATO allies. News-Übersicht

Canada selects TKMS’ Type 212CD for new submarine fleetCanada has chosen Germany’s Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) as its preferred supplier for a new fleet of submarines. News-Übersicht

Ottawa Selects TKMS For Canadian Patrol Submarine ProjectOttawa has announced the selection of German TKMS to supply up to twelve submarines for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project. News-Übersicht

China’s Nuclear Submarine Test Launches Ballistic Missile In Pacific, Raising Regional TensionsMarine Insight – The maritime industry guide. News-Übersicht