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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

HII doubles Portchester unmanned facility to support UK Royal Navy and European customersHII said it has doubled the size of its unmanned systems facility in Portchester, southern England, expanding its operations in the United Kingdom. News-Übersicht

HII Wraps Initial Lionfish Subsea Drone Production for US NavyHII has completed the final base-year production of its Lionfish small unmanned underwater vehicle for the US Navy. News-Übersicht

What Washington Will Really Ask About a South Korean SSNA South Korean SSN can strengthen US-ROK undersea strategy but only if it proves operational, political, and industrial credibility to Washington. News-Übersicht

Rhode Island Merger Bolsters Acoustic Sensing for Undersea WarfareVatn Systems has acquired Crewless Marine, a move aimed at improving its capabilities in underwater acoustic sensing and signal processing. News-Übersicht

General Dynamics Receives Special Dry Dock for Columbia Submarine DevelopmentGeneral Dynamics has accepted the floating dry dock tasked with supporting the construction of the US Navy’s Columbia-class submarines. News-Übersicht

Germany, India to Step Up Talks for $8B Submarine ProgramGermany and India are slated to push forward talks on a potential $8-billion program to build six conventional submarines for the Indian Navy. News-Übersicht

Electric Boat receives new floating dry dock to support Columbia-class submarines – Naval NewsGeneral Dynamics Electric Boat receives new floating dry dock to support Columbia-class submarines News-Übersicht

design-of-floating-dry-docks-for-royal-navy-submarines-underwayThe UK Royal Navy submarine HMS Agamemnon has completed its maiden dive at BAE Systems’ submarine shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness, England. News-Übersicht

HII outlines shipbuilding capacity expansion as Secretary of War Pete Hegseth visits Newport NewsHII hosted U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth at its Newport News Shipbuilding division as part of his “Arsenal of Freedom” industry tour, during which he met shipyard leaders, shipbuilders and sailors. News-Übersicht

Autonomous submarine XV Excalibur handed to Royal Navy – Naval NewsThe UK Submarine Delivery Agency announcement on 11 December 2025 that it handed over autonomous submarine XV Excalibur to the Royal Navy News-Übersicht

Royal Navy receives autonomous submarine XV Excalibur following completion of acceptance trialsThe UK’s largest uncrewed underwater vessel, XV Excalibur, has now officially been handed over to the Royal Navy following the completion of acceptance trials. News-Übersicht

Nordkorea: Enthüllung eines neuen strategischen Atom-U-BootsPjöngjang forciert seine nukleare Schlagkraft unter Wasser: Machthaber Kim Jong Un inspizierte Ende 2025 den Bau eines strategischen 8.700-Tonnen-U-Boots. Die neue Plattform soll Nordkorea eine maritime Zweitschlagfähigkeit sichern. Experten vermuten technologische Schützenhilfe aus Russland, insbesondere bei der kritischen Lärmminderung (Quieting). Damit wächst die multidimensionale Bedrohung,…

Rahmenvertrag für DM2A5: Neue Schwergewichtstorpedos für die U-Boot-Klasse 212CDMit dem DM2A5 wird frühzeitig die Schwergewichtsbewaffnung der neuen U-Boot-Klasse 212CD definiert und auf einen softwarezentrierten Ansatz für den Unterwasserkampf von morgen gesetzt. News-Übersicht

India MoD signs $518m deals for CQB Carbines and Torpedoes procurementThe Government of India’s MoD has entered into contracts totalling Rs 46.66bn to procure CQB Carbines and Heavy Weight Torpedoes. News-Übersicht

India conducts second K-4 missile test from INS Arighaat nuclear submarine in Bay of BengalOn 25 December, a test launch of India’s K-4 intermediate-range submarine-launched ballistic missile took place in the Bay of Bengal off the coast of Visakhapatnam District. News-Übersicht

WASS wins Indian Navy contract to supply Black Shark Advanced torpedoes for Scorpène submarinesFincantieri, through its subsidiary WASS Submarine Systems, has secured a contract from the Indian Navy to supply Black Shark Advanced heavyweight torpedoes. News-Übersicht

Japan Bans Kawasaki From Defense Bids Over Submarine Data FraudJapan has barred Kawasaki Heavy Industries from bidding on government contracts after confirming decades-long falsification of fuel efficiency data for submarine engines. News-Übersicht

Babcock und Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) vertiefen PartnerschaftUS-amerikanische U-Boote aus Schottland: HII vergibt komplexe Rumpfsektionen der Virginia Klasse Block VI an Babcock in Rosyth. Ventil für den Druck auf die US Submarine Industrial Base und Ausdruck einer erforderlichen Arbeitsteilung im AUKUS Verbund. News-Übersicht

U.S. Navy completes overhaul extending service life of nuclear-powered submarine USS CheyenneOn 29 December, the U.S. Department of War announced the completion of a major overhaul and modernisation of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Cheyenne (SSN 773). News-Übersicht

WASS Secures Contract to Supply Torpedoes to Indian Navy – Naval NewsFincantieri, through its subsidiary WASS Submarine Systems, has secured a significant order from the Indian Navy for the supply of Black Shark Advanced (BSA) heavyweight torpedoes, to be deployed on the six Scorpène-class submarines in service with the Indian fleet. News-Übersicht

North Korea’s First Nuclear Powered Missile Submarine is Revealed – Naval NewsNorth Korea’s first dedicated nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) has been unveiled during a DPRK state media broadcast showing North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-Un, touring the construction facility. News-Übersicht

TKMS Lands Largest Torpedo Order for German 212CD SubmarinesTKMS has signed an agreement with Germany’s arms procurement agency for the delivery of DM2A5 torpedoes to equip the 212CD-class submarines. News-Übersicht

U.S. Navy commits $448 million to AI-driven Ship OS to speed shipbuilding and cut costsOn 9 December, the U.S. Navy announced a $448 million investment in the Shipbuilding Operating System, or Ship OS, aimed at accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence and autonomy across the shipbuilding industrial base. News-Übersicht

German Navy to procure MQ-9B SeaGuardian for reconnaissance, ASW – Naval NewsThe German Navy will receive four MALE UAS from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) for maritime long-range reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare. Each system consists of two MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones, as well as other components and a command and control…

HD HHI and Peru launch Joint Development of Next-Gen Submarine – Naval NewsHD Hyundai Heavy Industries and the Peruvian Navy Launch Joint Development of Next-Generation Submarine News-Übersicht

Turkish Navy receives new submarine, landing ship and USV during major ceremony – Naval NewsOn December 21, 2025, a major naval platforms delivery ceremony was held in Istanbul Naval Shipyard, which marked the delivery of naval platforms to the Turkish Navy and Pakistan Navy. News-Übersicht

Germany’s TKMS just won its largest torpedo order – Naval NewsOn December 19, 2025, TKMS announced a record order for the delivery of DM2A5 heavyweight torpedoes and associated equipment for the 212CD class submarines. News-Übersicht

TKMS: Torpedo-Auftrag für DDM2A5 stärkt U-Boot-FlotteDer Vertrag mit dem BAAINBw ist unterzeichnet, doch über Anzahl und Preis des Torpedo-Auftrags wurde nichts bekannt. News-Übersicht

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Largest torpedo order in the company’s history: TKMS and BAAINBw agree on delivery of heavyweight torpedoesRecord order for the delivery of DM2A5 heavyweight torpedoes and associated equipment for the 212CD class submarines.   Optimized control via fiber optic cable, digital sonar technology, and long… News-Übersicht

General Dynamics Delivers 26th Virginia Submarine to US NavyThe US Navy has received the 26th Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarine from General Dynamics Electric Boat. News-Übersicht

Kongsberg to deliver ORCCA combat system for Type 212CD submarines – Naval NewsOn December 19, 2025, Kongsberg announced the signing of a contract for the delivery of ORCCA combat system for four Type 212CD submarines for the German Navy and two for Norway. News-Übersicht

MOG and HD HHI Sign MoU to Accelerate Submarine Innovation and Delivery – Naval NewsMOG and HD HHI have signed a MoU establishing a strategic collaboration to accelerate the development, construction, and delivery of modern diesel-electric submarines and undersea technologies for U.S. government and allied missions. News-Übersicht

75 Jahre starke Partnerschaft: Deutschland und Kanada blicken gemeinsam in die ZukunftBeim Besuch einer kanadischen Regierungsdelegation bei der Deutschen Marine stand die Kooperation bei U-Booten im Fokus. News-Übersicht

TKMS and Marmen sign strategic Teaming Agreement to support production of 212CD submarine segments in CanadaTKMS and Marmen sign a strategic Teaming Agreement to collaborate on producing selected 212CD submarine segments in CanadaMarmen will apply its high-precision manufacturing expertise to support one of… News-Übersicht

HII Completes Hull Assembly for US Navy’s 29th Virginia SubmarineHII has confirmed that the US Navy’s 29th Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine has achieved its “pressure hull complete” status. News-Übersicht

Pakistan Navy’s fourth Hangor-class submarine launched in ChinaThe Pakistan Navy has launched its fourth Hangor-class submarine at the Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group’s Shuangliu Base in Wuhan, China. News-Übersicht

Sweden, Poland sign MoU to advance submarine programmeSweden and Poland have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance cooperation on submarine procurement. News-Übersicht

Unterwasser-Drohnenangriff NoworossijskEin ukrainischer Unterwasser-Drohnenangriff nahe Noworossijsk stellt Russlands Annahmen über sichere Häfen infrage. Unklarer Schaden, neue Seekriegsmittel – und strategische Folgen weit über das Schwarze Meer hinaus. News-Übersicht

Poland selects Sweden’s Saab A26 submarines for OrkaPoland has chosen Sweden’s proposal featuring Saab’s A26 Blekinge-class submarines for its Orka submarine programme. News-Übersicht

US Navy takes delivery of new Virginia-class submarine USS IdahoThe US Navy has received its latest Virginia-class fast attack submarine, the future USS Idaho, from General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB). News-Übersicht

TKMS secures €800 million contract to modernise German Navy’s Type 212A submarinesGerman shipbuilder Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) has signed a major €800 million contract with the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw). News-Übersicht

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Pakistan Navy Launches 4th Hangor-class Submarine “Ghazi” in China – Naval NewsOn December 17, 2025, the fourth Hangor-class submarine of the Pakistan Navy, named “GHAZI”, was launched at Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group Company Ltd, Shuangliu Base at Wuhan, China. News-Übersicht

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Fincantieri cuts first steel for 4th U212 NFS submarine – Naval NewsThe “First Steel Cut” ceremony for the fourth U212 Near Future Submarine (NFS 4) was held at Fincantieri’s Muggiano shipyard in La Spezia, marking a major milestone in the U212 NFS Programme managed by OCCAR on behalf of the…