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UK DIP Details Platform Types to Underpin Royal Navy Hybrid Force Structure and Atlantic Fleet Series – Naval NewsThe UK new Defence Investment Plan (DIP) has detailed four platform types to be introduced into Royal Navy (RN) service News-Übersicht

UK’s extra-large submarine drone set to undergo trials at seaIn 2025, the Royal Navy had successfully tested long-distance communication with its new XLUUV Excalibur during an exercise. News-Übersicht

Los Angeles-class submarine USS Alexandria holds inactivation ceremonyThe crew of the USS Alexandria (SSN 757), a Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine, have held an inactivation ceremony after 35 years of active duty. News-Übersicht

Royal Navy Merlin crews sharpen anti-submarine skills in Norwegian fjords – Navy LookoutRN Merlin helicopter crews have completed two weeks of intensive anti-submarine warfare training in Norway, using the country’s deep fjords and coastal waters to hone skills against conventional submarines in one of the Merlin Helicopter Force’s regular overseas…

Japanese torpedo sends US ship to the ocean floor during Valiant Shield exerciseThe USS Juneau was sent to the ocean floor during a multinational SINKEX exercise. News-Übersicht

Drone Maker Global Mark Unveils Massive Underwater Strike DroneA Ukrainian company known for its aerial drones and electronic warfare systems is venturing underwater for the first time with the unveiling of a massive autonomous drone designed for high-impact strikes. News-Übersicht

UK Kicks Off CETUS Extra-Large Submarine Drone TrialsThe UK Submarine Delivery Agency has invested $8.8 million to begin trials of the Royal Navy’s CETUS extra-large uncrewed underwater vehicle. News-Übersicht

Poland orders three Saab A26 submarines as Sweden expands Baltic Sea defence cooperation, training and industrial support programme – Defence Industry EuropeSaab has signed a contract with the Polish Armaments Agency for the production and delivery of three A26 submarines. News-Übersicht

Poland awards $4.8 billion A26 submarine deal to SaabUnder a separate deal, Warsaw aims to urgently acquire a “gap filler” boat for its Baltic Sea operations that will be used to train its sailors. News-Übersicht

Saab receives order for three A26 submarines for Poland – Naval NewsSaab has today signed a contract with the Polish State Treasury Armaments Agency and received an order for the production and delivery of three A26-type submarines. News-Übersicht

French Navy Accepts Fourth Barracuda Nuclear Submarine From Naval GroupNaval Group has handed over the fourth Barracuda-class nuclear-powered attack submarine to the French Navy as part of an early 2000s program replacing the service’s Rubis-class fleet. News-Übersicht

Poland Signs Contract to Acquire Swedish SubmarinesPoland has signed a $4.8-billion contract with Sweden to purchase three Saab submarines intended to strengthen its defense capabilities. News-Übersicht

The 5,800-Ton Nuclear Submarine That Could Change the Balance of Power in EuropeFrance just took delivery of one of the most advanced nuclear submarines ever built, and its capabilities are extraordinary. News-Übersicht

Video: Ukraine’s Massive New Underwater Drone – Sea Trident ST-1000 – Naval NewsUkraine’s Global Mark has just unveiled its first-ever Extra-Large Uncrewed Underwater Vehicle (XLUUV) at the Eurosatory 2026 defense exhibition in Paris: the Sea Trident ST-1000. News-Übersicht

Naval Group delivers 4th Barracuda type submarine – Naval NewsNaval Group handed over the fourth Barracuda type nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) De Grasse (S636) to the French Navy. News-Übersicht

Naval Group delivers fourth Barracuda-class nuclear attack submarine De Grasse to French Navy after four-month sea trialsNaval Group delivered the De Grasse, the fourth Barracuda-class nuclear-powered attack submarine, to the French Navy on 24 June 2026. News-Übersicht

QinetiQ Accelerates UK Submarine Maintenance With Additive ManufacturingThe Royal Navy is set to improve submarine availability by reducing maintenance time with QinetiQ’s additive manufacturing technology. News-Übersicht

Naval Officer Charged Over Argentine Sub Implosion Seeks AcquittalArgentine court hears final defense in the 2017 ARA San Juan submarine disaster trial as a former naval officer seeks acquittal. News-Übersicht

Royal Navy attack submarine fleet update – all boats alongside – Navy LookoutHMS Audacious is scheduled to come out of dry dock in Devonport today. This should be an unremarkable routine activity but its significance shows how much dock infrastructure has impacted the readiness of the submarine force. At the…

The US Navy’s Los Angeles-Class Submarine, ExplainedExplore the Los Angeles-class submarine’s capabilities, history, missions, and lasting impact on US undersea warfare. News-Übersicht

‚Massive investment‘ needed at home of Royal Navy’s nuclear sub fleet, defence minister saysSpeaking to MPs at Westminster’s Scottish Affairs Committee, Luke Pollard said details of funding for HMNB Clyde will be included in the upcoming DIP News-Übersicht

Indonesia’s First Two Scorpene Evolved Will Have Missile Launch Capability – Naval NewsA recent report suggested that the first two Scorpene Evolved submarines for the Indonesian Navy (TNI AL), which will be constructed domestically by the state-owned company PT PAL Indonesia in East Java, will not have missile-launch capability from…

Sevmash Lays Keel of 10th Russian Navy Yasen Nuclear SubmarineMoscow’s state-owned shipyard Sevmash has laid the keel for the Russian Navy’s 10th Yasen-class nuclear-powered attack submarine, the Murmansk, marking the formal start of the vessel’s construction. News-Übersicht

HII delivers first REMUS 130 unmanned underwater vehicle as latest variant of widely deployed autonomous platformHII has delivered the first REMUS 130 unmanned underwater vehicle. The company said the delivery marks a milestone for the next generation of the REMUS autonomous underwater vehicle family. News-Übersicht

Naval Group to Supply Dutch Navy Orka Submarines With F21 TorpedoesAmsterdam has awarded Naval Group a contract for the supply of F21 heavyweight torpedoes for the Royal Netherlands Navy’s Orka-class submarines. News-Übersicht

US firm’s new tech offers long-range underwater nuclear detectionBMRT’s Generation 2 Platform demonstrates long-range underwater detection capabilities including a previously undisclosed 970-mile U-235 event. News-Übersicht

Navantia Tests New Propulsion System to Keep Spain’s Submarines Underwater LongerNavantia has started testing the air-independent propulsion system for Spain’s third S-80-class submarine. News-Übersicht

Netherlands selects Naval Group F21 torpedo for Orka-class submarinesThe Netherlands has formalised an agreement with Naval Group for the supply of F21 heavyweight torpedoes to its future Orka-class submarines. News-Übersicht

OSI and TKMS sign MOU to explore Canadian ECPINS navigation software for future Royal Canadian Navy patrol submarinesOSI Maritime Systems has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with TKMS to support the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project. News-Übersicht

HII delivers first REMUS 130 uncrewed underwater vehicle US-based shipbuilder HII has expanded its portfolio of autonomous maritime systems with the delivery of the first REMUS 130 UUV. News-Übersicht

TKMS and General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada launch Arctic Sentinel undersea research initiativeTKMS and General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada have agreed to establish a new undersea research and development centre focused on Arctic surveillance technologies. News-Übersicht

Netherlands selects Naval Group F21 heavyweight torpedo for future Orka-class submarines under new contractThe Netherlands Ministry of Defence and Naval Group have signed a contract for the supply of new-generation F21 heavyweight torpedoes. News-Übersicht

HII Delivers First of the Newest REMUS Variant: 130 – Naval NewsOn June 16, 2026, Huntington Ingalls Industries announced the delivery of the first REMUS 130 unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) to a U.S. ally, marking a major milestone for the next generation of the world’s most widely deployed autonomous underwater…

Dutch MoD and Naval Group Ink F21 Torpedo Procurement Contract – Naval NewsThe Netherlands Ministry of Defence represented by Vice Admiral Jan Willem Hartman from COMMIT and Naval Group signed the contract for the supply of new-generation F21 heavyweight torpedoes to equip the Orka-class submarines. News-Übersicht

Navantia begins testing AIP propulsion system on S-83 submarine section before pressure hull integrationNavantia has begun testing the Air Independent Propulsion system installed in a section of the S-83 Cosme García submarine. News-Übersicht

Preserve peace, prevent war: The UK’s nuclear deterrent beneath the wavesThe Continuous At-Sea Deterrent ensures that at least one nuclear-armed ballistic missile submarine is constantly patrolling the world’s oceans News-Übersicht

U.S. Navy: USS Colorado returns to fleet 29 days early after scheduled maintenance at Pearl Harbor Naval ShipyardThe Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Colorado has completed a scheduled maintenance period at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility. News-Übersicht

SINKEX: Turkish Navy achieves first AKYA heavyweight torpedo firing from MÜREN CMS – Naval NewsOn July 11, 2026, the Turkish MoD has announced a successful firing of the AKYA heavyweight torpedo in the Eastern Mediterranean. News-Übersicht

Ultra Maritime Tests New Sonobuoy for UK Undersea Warfare Program Ultra Maritime has completed the first in-water trial of its new Multistatic Active Receive Sonobuoy in Scotland. News-Übersicht

US Navy’s new 20,000-ton nuclear-powered submarine takes shapeNewly surfaced photo shows major construction progress on the USS District of Columbia ahead of its planned 2029 delivery. News-Übersicht

Kongsberg, DRASS Partner on Underwater Defense SystemsNorwegian firm Kongsberg and Italy-based DRASS have signed a strategic partnership aimed at developing new underwater defense technologies that combine manned and unmanned platforms. News-Übersicht

US Navy revives Submarine Squadron 3 to support SRF-West in AustraliaThe US Navy has reactivated Submarine Squadron 3 (CSS-3) to support the Submarine Rotational Force-West (SRF-West) at HMAS Stirling. News-Übersicht

U.S. Navy reestablishes Submarine Squadron 3 in Western Australia to support SRF-West under AUKUS partnershipThe U.S. Navy has reestablished Submarine Squadron 3 to support Submarine Rotational Force-West, a key element of the AUKUS security partnership. News-Übersicht

New Look at America’s Next Ballistic Missile Submarine – Naval NewsNew photos of the future ballistic missile submarine USS District of Columbia (SSBN-826) surfaced online via Ashley Cowen’s (Lead Photographer at Newport News Shipbuilding) LinkedIn page. News-Übersicht

Former sub captain says problems run deep – unlike Astute boats, as all five remain in dockRyan Ramsey said that past assumptions that the Royal Navy’s current nuclear fleet was sufficient to be a world-leading anti-submarine warfare player were wrong News-Übersicht

WASS, Magellan Explore Torpedo Production Partnership in CanadaWASS Submarine Systems and Magellan Aerospace agreed to evaluate cooperation in heavyweight torpedo and torpedo countermeasure programs. News-Übersicht

US Navy establishes presence in Perth ahead of AUKUSThe US Navy has set up a new Naval Support Activity in Perth to enhance multinational support ahead of AUKUS. News-Übersicht

Kongsberg and DRASS form strategic partnership to develop advanced underwater intelligence and autonomous systemsKongsberg and DRASS have announced a strategic partnership to develop advanced underwater solutions. News-Übersicht

U.S. Navy establishes Naval Support Activity Stirling in Western Australia to support AUKUS submarine rotationsThe U.S. Navy has established Naval Support Activity Stirling in Perth, Western Australia, as part of AUKUS. News-Übersicht

Fincantieri’s WASS Submarine Systems and Magellan sign agreement to support Canadian underwater defence capabilityFincantieri, through its subsidiary WASS Submarine Systems, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Magellan Aerospace Corporation. News-Übersicht

Aselsan Showcases Kiliç Kamikaze Underwater Drones at Efes – Naval NewsAselsan showcased its recently unveiled ship-killing Kiliç Kamikaze Drones to an international audience at Efes 2026. News-Übersicht

Satellite Images Expose China’s New ‘Sail-Free’ Mystery Submarine Designed To Evade US DefencesMarine Insight – The maritime industry guide. News-Übersicht

U.S Navy Submarine Connecticut To Return To Service In September Following GroundingMarine Insight – The maritime industry guide. News-Übersicht

Hanwha Ocean links Canadian submarine proposal to wider South Korea-Canada cooperation in energy and industryThe Republic of Korea and Canada are deepening cooperation in energy resources, critical minerals, supply chain resilience and strategic industrial development. News-Übersicht

Russian Submarine Arkhangelsk Launches Anti-Ship Missile In Barents SeaMarine Insight – The maritime industry guide. News-Übersicht

Hanwha Ocean Strengthens Canada Submarine Bid with Algoma Steel Partnership Hanwha Ocean has teamed with Ontario-based Algoma Steel to supply materials for armored vehicles and submarines that it has pitched for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project. News-Übersicht

New Mystery Submarine Signals China’s Rapid Undersea ExpansionChina is launching submarines at a pace unmatched by any other nation. Its latest design, a distinctive and innovative vessel that dispenses with the traditional sail, marks another step in the evolution of an increasingly capable and technologically advanced submarine force. With little…

Taiwan’s 2,500-ton submarine to get torpedoes that travel at 55 knotsTaiwan’s Hai Kun submarine nears delivery as the Navy prepares to receive 28 MK 48 torpedoes with 650-pound warheads. News-Übersicht

US‘ nuclear submarine eyes return to fleet after 4 years of repairsUSS Connecticut is set to return to sea in September after more than four years in dry dock following its South China Sea collision. News-Übersicht

QinetiQ supports HMS Anson deployment – ADS Advance News-Übersicht

Royal Navy deploys advanced ROV for Gulf minehunting operations – Navy LookoutRN Diving Threat and Exploitation Group (DTXG) personnel have completed intensive training on the VideoRay Defender-Viper, a remotely operated vehicle already used in combat by Ukrainian forces. The system is now loaded aboard RFA Lyme Bay, which sailed from…

AUKUS partners unveil Pillar II project for uncrewed undersea vehicles   Australia, the US and the UK have announced the launch of the first AUKUS Pillar II Signature Project, aimed at developing advanced payloads and systems for Uncrewed Undersea Vehicles (UUVs). News-Übersicht

Type 212CD: Germany and Norway ready to transfer submarines to CanadaShould the Canadian government choose the offer from German naval shipbuilder TKMS for the procurement of up to twelve new submarines, the company intends to deliver four Type 212CD submarines to the Canadian Navy by 2036 News-Übersicht

Australia To Receive 3 Second-Hand U.S Nuclear Submarines Within 15 Years Under Streamlined AUKUS DealMarine Insight – The maritime industry guide. News-Übersicht

South Korea goes full steam ahead on nuclear-powered submarinesSeoul plans to launch its first boat in the mid-2030s and commission it in “the late 2030s,” the government proclaimed. News-Übersicht

QinetiQ supports HMS Anson maintenance in Australia with additive manufacturing for replacement submarine partsQinetiQ supported HMS Anson’s recent routine Submarine Maintenance Period in Australia by using additive manufacturing to deliver replacement parts in four weeks. News-Übersicht

US to Send Only Used Nuclear Subs to Australia in Amended Defense DealAustralia will only receive used nuclear-powered submarines from the US as part of an agreement to „streamline“ the AUKUS deal, with the move branded on Sunday as a „cost-effective“ measure by Defence Minister Richard Marles. News-Übersicht

Kongsberg, OSI Maritime Partner on Navigation Tech for Canadian Submarine ProgramKongsberg and OSI Maritime Systems have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on submarine navigation technology. News-Übersicht

New 10-Year Deal Aims to Accelerate Autonomous Underwater Systems for US MilitaryCellula Robotics and defense technology firm Metron have signed a 10-year agreement to deliver autonomous undersea systems for the US. News-Übersicht

Australia Orders Acoustic Torpedo CountermeasuresUltra Maritime has secured a contract to supply Acoustic Device Countermeasure units to the Royal Australian Navy. News-Übersicht

South Korea Says It Will Build Nuclear-Powered Submarines at HomeSouth Korea will build its nuclear-powered submarines at home, the defense minister said on Tuesday, with a plan to launch its first vessel in the mid-2030s. News-Übersicht

Indonesia Advances Domestic Scorpene Submarine Program to Pre-ProductionPT PAL has moved to the pre-production stage of Scorpene-class diesel-electric attack submarines for the Indonesian Navy. News-Übersicht

US Navy Awards Arcfield $75M Submarine Combat Systems Support ContractThe US Navy has contracted Arcfield to continue providing engineering and support services for the Code 25 combat control systems program.  News-Übersicht

MK 48 Torpedo: A Heavyweight Undersea Strike WeaponThis Mk 48 torpedo guide explains how the weapon operates in submarine warfare and engages high-value naval targets at sea. News-Übersicht

SYOS Unveils SU10 Underwater Drone for Mine Warfare, Maritime SecurityNew Zealand-based company SYOS has introduced the SU10 unmanned underwater vehicle, expanding its autonomous systems portfolio into subsea operations. News-Übersicht

Babcock, Truflo Expand AUKUS Submarine Supply Chain Cooperation Babcock and Truflo Marine have launched a UK-Australia pilot program under the AUKUS alliance to strengthen submarine industrial capacity. News-Übersicht

Babcock Grows Defense Engineering Capacity With AtkinsRéalis PartnershipBabcock has collaborated with AtkinsRéalis to boost engineering services in support of defense and submarine programs in the UK. News-Übersicht

Australia Kicks Off $7.8B Life Extension Program for Collins SubmarinesAustralia has formally launched a $7.8-billion program to extend the service life of its Collins-class submarines. News-Übersicht

Australia Taps Lockheed for Virginia Submarine Combat SystemsAustralia has chosen Lockheed Martin as the preferred combat system integration partner for its future fleet of Virginia-class submarines. News-Übersicht

Saab and PGZ Target Submarine and Drone Cooperation in New Naval AgreementSaab and Poland’s Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) have agreed to deepen cooperation on naval platforms, including submarines, surface vessels, and underwater systems. News-Übersicht

UK industry joins US Navy Virginia-class attack submarine programme – Navy LookoutBabcock’s Rosyth shipyard has been selected to manufacture complex submarine assemblies for the US Navy’s Virginia-class Block VI attack submarines, marking a significant expansion of UK involvement in the American submarine industrial base. Although currently limited to a small…

HMS Anson arrives in back in Gibraltar after visit to Australia cut short – Navy LookoutRoyal Navy submarine, HMS Anson, is back in Gibraltar after her time in Australia was cut short. The plan was changed in response to events and she sailed at short notice from HMAS Stirling soon…

U.S. Navy goes All In on Submarines in Released Shipbuilding Plan – Naval NewsThe U.S. Navy’s Future Years Defense Program (FYDP) regarding shipbuilding for fiscal years 2027-2031 contains massive investments into the U.S. Navy submarines News-Übersicht

Klein Marine Systems Announces MANTIS UUV with Integrated Sonar Array – Naval NewsKlein Marine Systems has announced the MANTIS UUV, a side scan sonar system designed for autonomous underwater vehicle platforms. News-Übersicht

Russian Nuclear Submarines, Thousands of Miles From Ukraine, Get Anti-Drone Defenses – Naval NewsNew satellite imagery reveals anti-drone protections around Russian nuclear submarines, suggesting commanders fear that Ukrainian surprise attacks threaten even their most remote naval assets. News-Übersicht

Greyshark AUV Spawns Two New Variants Built to Survive 16 Weeks UnderwaterEUROATLAS 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. News-Übersicht

General Dynamics Wins $2.3B Contract for Virginia-Class Block VI Submarine WorkThe US Navy has awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp. a $2.3-billion contract modification for Virginia-class Block VI submarines. News-Übersicht

Russia’s wrapping its powerful nuclear submarines in anti-drone netsUnmanned system proliferation drives Russian Navy to enhance safety of the docked submarines with counter drone netting. News-Übersicht

Unmanned underwater vehicle that can detect mines, conduct surveys unveiled by US firmCalled MANTIS, the unmanned underwater vehicle is designed to support route survey, mine countermeasures, search and recovery missions. News-Übersicht

US to develop long-range anti-submarine weapon for quieter threatsUS Navy budget documents reveal new Long-Range Anti-Submarine Warfare program for surface warship defense. News-Übersicht

Iran Deploys Midget Submarines To Take Down U.S Warships Deployed In The GulfMarine Insight – The maritime industry guide. News-Übersicht

Uncrewed 19.8-ton UUV can fire drones, missiles, torpedoes underwaterDATUM has unveiled the unmanned Sinarit XLUUV strike submarine, that is capable of carrying missiles, FPV drones and torpedoes. News-Übersicht

General Dynamics Wins $2.3B Contract for Virginia-Class Block VI Submarine WorkThe US Navy has awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp. a $2.3-billion contract modification for Virginia-class Block VI submarines. News-Übersicht

GDEB awarded $2.3bn contract modification for Virginia-class submarines General Dynamics Electric Boat has received a $2.31bn contract to supply long lead time materials for Virginia-class Block VI submarines. News-Übersicht

US reveals nuclear-armed submarine’s location amid Iran ceasefireThe Pentagon publicly revealed the location of a U.S. Navy nuclear-armed submarine in Gibraltar as tensions with Iran deepened. News-Übersicht

UK may need foreign help to build Royal Navy submarine docks – Navy LookoutPlans to expand the RN’s nuclear submarine docking capacity at Faslane could see major infrastructure built overseas, despite the strategic sensitivity of the programme. A report in The Sunday Times suggests questions remain over whether British yards…

DATUM Introduces Strike-Capable Sinarit XLUUV – Naval NewsAt SAHA Expo 2026, DATUM placed its Sinarit concept at the center of its presentation, using the event to outline a modular XLUUV. News-Übersicht

Taiwan‘s New Submarine Launches MK 48 Torpedo for the First Time – Naval NewsOn May 7th, the CSBC Corporation released the video of the first Indigenous Defense Submarine (IDS) for the Taiwanese Navy, Hai Kun (SS-711) conducting her crucial weapon system verification test. News-Übersicht

HII to Produce More Lionfish Underwater Drones for US NavyHII has secured a $36.9-million contract to produce additional Lionfish small unmanned underwater vehicles for the US Navy. News-Übersicht

TKMS is the first company to receive an Approval in Principle (AiP) for an autonomous unmanned watercraftAccording to the classification society DNV, the design and development of the MUM demonstrator (Modifiable Underwater Mothership) comply with the class rules for autonomous unmanned watercraft.The… News-Übersicht