The U.S. Navy published a Sources Sought Notice concerning SSN(X) late in the morning on October 9th, seeking information from industry on manufacturing capabilities for the submarine meant to succeed the vaunted Virginia-class fast attack boats. The notice represents one of the initial steps of getting a program off of the drawing board and into ... The post U.S. Navy Seeks Information on SSN(X) Next Gen Submarine appeared first on Naval News.

Navantia and L&T (Larsen and Toubro) have reached a strategic agreement to collaborate on the upcoming program for four amphibious assault ships for the Indian Navy (known as the LPD program in India). Navantia press release The alliance, formalized in Madrid with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU), establishes a framework for long-term ... The post Navantia and Larsen and Toubro collaborate to offer LHDs to the Indian Navy appeared first on Naval News.

Exail introduced its Neptis uncrewed maritime surveillance system during the Euronaval press tour. Bringing together Oryx-family uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), mission-specific sensors and command-and-control software, the system can be configured for maritime surveillance, anti-submarine warfare and the protection of critical underwater infrastructure. Exail describes Neptis as a “system of systems” designed to support persistent operations ... The post Exail Introduces Neptis Uncrewed Maritime Surveillance System appeared first on Naval News.

Raytheon has secured a five-year contract, with two additional option years, valued up to $6.3 billion for the production and sustainment of Standard Missile-3 Block IB (SM‑3 IB) interceptors. Raytheon press release The contract, which is part of the recent landmark agreements between Raytheon and the Department of War, supports urgent replenishment of missile defense inventory that ... The post Raytheon awarded $6.3 billion multi-year contract for SM-3 IB interceptors appeared first on Naval News.

Shield AI announced that the U.S. Navy has executed a $150 million modification to its existing Other Transaction (OT) agreement with the company to advance X-BAT, an AI-piloted, vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) fighter aircraft. Shield AI press release The Navy executed the $150 million modification with funding from the Office of the Under Secretary ... The post Shield AI and U.S. government investment in X-BAT reaches $400 million appeared first on Naval News.

On October 8, 2026, the Budget Committee of the German Bundestag approved the procurement of four additional MEKO A-200 DEU frigates from TKMS at its meeting. By Hartpunkt This brings the total number of identical MEKO frigates procured to eight, as stated in a press release from the Federal Ministry of Defense. According to well-informed ... The post German Budget Committee approves procurement of four additional MEKO A-200 DEU-class frigates appeared first on Naval News.

India’s Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) launched the Indian Navy’s first Fleet Support Ship (FSS-1), Surya, on October 6, 2026, at a ceremony attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh as the chief guest. HSL also laid the keel of the fifth Fleet Support Ship (FSS-5) on October 6, 2026. The company also inaugurated several upgraded facilities, ... The post Hindustan Shipyard Launches First Fleet Support Ship ‘Surya’ for Indian Navy appeared first on Naval News.

On October 8, Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) launched the seventh Taigei-class diesel-electric attack submarine, “Shogei” (しょうげい), for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), as Japan considers nuclear propulsion as a possible option for its future submarines. The new 3,000-tonne submarine, with pennant number SS-519, entered the water during a naming and launching ceremony at ... The post Japan Launches Seventh Taigei-Class Submarine as Nuclear Propulsion Debate Grows appeared first on Naval News.

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries announced that it has formally executed a strategic teaming agreement with Croatia’s Iskra Shipyard, establishing an industrial partnership aimed at Croatia’s upcoming Multirole Corvette (MRC) procurement program and broader domestic naval collaboration. HD HHI press release The agreement, officially signed on October 1 in Šibenik, establishes a joint framework to support ... The post HD Hyundai Signs Strategic Teaming Agreement With Croatia’s Iskra Shipyard for Multirole Corvettes and Expanded Maritime Cooperation appeared first on Naval News.

On October 6, 2026, the U.S. President Donald J. Trump announced Arsenal-2, a new software-defined shipyard backed by a $3.7 billion private capital investment by Anduril Industries. The facility will manufacture critical components for the Virginia-class submarine, adding significant new capacity to America’s submarine industrial base in support of the Navy’s effort to increase attack ... The post Anduril, U.S. Navy Invest $6.6 Billion to Expand America’s Submarine Industrial Base appeared first on Naval News.

Textron Systems Corporation announced it was awarded a $230M contract modification from the U.S. Navy to produce two Ship-to-Shore Connector (SSC) craft. Textron Systems press release The SSCs are designed to deliver mission-ready capability, moving over tides, terrains and obstacles, enabling access to 80% of the world’s coastline. Under the contract, Textron Systems will produce ... The post Textron Systems to Provide Two Additional SSC Craft to US Navy appeared first on Naval News.

On October 6, 2026, France’s Ministry of Defence announced the successful completion of the M51 ballistic missile’s M51.3 version from SSBN Le Vigilant. French MoD press release – Translated by Naval News The first firing of an M51 ballistic missile in its M51.3 version was carried out on 6 October 2026 from a nuclear-powered ballistic ... The post French Navy Conducts Acceptance Firing of M51.3 missile From Le Vigilant SSBN appeared first on Naval News.

MBDA confirmed that the company is offering its submarine-launched SM39 Exocet anti-ship missile for Indonesia’s future Scorpène Evolved submarines The post MBDA Offers SM39 Block 2 Mod 2 for Indonesia’s Scorpène Submarines appeared first on Naval News.

Blackbeard, an air-launched, long-range hypersonic strike missile, successfully completed another milestone recently, with a flight test on an F/A-18E/F Super Hornet at Naval Air Station (NAS) Patuxent River, Maryland. This represents a key developmental test step in the program’s progression to Early Operational Capability (EOC). U.S. Navy press release Developed by Castelion and led by ... The post U.S. Navy Completes Successful Test Flight of Blackbeard Long-range Hypersonic Strike Missile appeared first on Naval News.

Kraken and Saab UK are integrating K3 SCOUT with Giraffe 1X radar to develop a new rapidly deployable C-UAS seeker capability at sea. Kraken Robotics press release World-leading uncrewed surface vessel (USV) company Kraken Technology Group and defence prime Saab UK have developed and tested a pioneering prototype autonomous “drone seeker” vessel for maritime environments. ... The post Kraken and Saab UK develop pioneering autonomous ‘drone seeker’ vessel appeared first on Naval News.

The Philippine Marine Corps is working to fully operationalize its BrahMos supersonic anti-ship missiles amid tensions with China in the SCS. The post Philippines: The Coastal Defense Regiment 2026 BrahMos Update appeared first on Naval News.

The French Navy evaluated Naval Group's modular Rampart multi-purpose launching system at sea aboard an LHD during the WILDFIRE 26.2 counter-drone exercise. The post French Navy and Naval Group test Rampart CIWS at sea during WILDFIRE Exercise appeared first on Naval News.

The U.S. Navy has officially commissioned the USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128), its newest Flight III Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer equipped with the SPY-6 radar and Aegis Baseline 10, during a ceremony in Whittier, Alaska. US Navy press release The U.S. Navy placed its newest Flight III Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, USS Ted Stevens (DDG ... The post U.S. Navy Commissions Flight III Destroyer USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128) in Alaska appeared first on Naval News.

Raytheon has secured a five-year contract, with two additional option years, valued up to $24.4 billion for Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) interceptors, significantly increasing the availability of a critical munition able to conduct both offensive strikes and missile defense missions. Raytheon press release Building on landmark agreements between Raytheon and the Department of War, this long-term order ensures ... The post Raytheon awarded $24.4 billion multi-year contract for SM-6 interceptors appeared first on Naval News.

The Malaysian Maritime Agency (Maritim Malaysia) has achieved another significant milestone through the launch of the Multi Purpose Mission Ship (MPMS 1) at the Desan Shipyard in Türkiye yesterday. Malaysian Maritime Agency press release The launch ceremony was attended by the Minister of Home Affairs, the Honorable Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution bin Ismail, along with ... The post Desan Shipyard Launches First MPMS for Malaysian Coast Guard in Istanbul appeared first on Naval News.

Louisiana-based boatbuilder Metal Shark has been awarded a U.S. Government contract to build 13 patrol boats for Vietnam, with options for additional vessels. Metal Shark press release The contract expands Metal Shark’s presence in Asia and builds on the company’s successful delivery of 24 purpose-built 45 Defiant military patrol boats to the Vietnam Coast Guard ... The post Metal Shark Awarded Contract for 13 Patrol Boats for Vietnam appeared first on Naval News.

Diehl Defence and the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology, and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) have signed a contract for the adaptation development of IRIS-T SLM. The aim is to make the system mission-capable on the German Navy’s F125 frigates. Diehl Defence press release Diehl Defence and the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology, ... The post IRIS-T SLM for the German Navy: agreement on adaptation development for the F125 frigates appeared first on Naval News.

On October 1, 2026, the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) has launched its first new Sentinel-class Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV), Sentinel, in Germany. The launch ceremony was attended by Singapore’s Minister for Defence, Chan Chun Sing, and his wife, who served as the vessel’s Lady Sponsor and formally christened the ship. German Federal Minister of ... The post Singapore Launches First Sentinel-class Offshore Patrol Vessel in Germany appeared first on Naval News.

The Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency has successfully conducted the first live ESSM Block 2 firing from the Fridtjof Nansen-class frigate KNM Otto Sverdrup. The post Norway’s Fridtjof Nansen-class Frigate Fires ESSM Block 2 for First Time appeared first on Naval News.

Naval Group begins production on the Royal Swedish Navy’s first FDI frigate, the FDI Luleå, in Lorient just one month after the contract was signed. Naval Group press release On 1st October 2026, the steel-cutting ceremony of the first Royal Swedish Navy Defence and Intervention Frigate, FDI Luleå, took place in the Naval Group shipyard ... The post Naval Group Begins Production of Sweden’s First FDI Frigate Just One Month After Contract Signing appeared first on Naval News.

Fincantieri hosted the keel-laying ceremony for the Italian Navy’s second U212NFS (Near Future Submarine) at its Muggiano shipyard. Fincantieri press release The keel-laying ceremony for the second-generation U212NFS (Near Future Submarine) destined for the Italian Navy took place at Fincantieri’s Muggiano shipyard. This milestone is part of the program for the construction of four units ... The post Fincantieri Lays Keel of Second U212NFS Submarine appeared first on Naval News.

Autonomous maritime systems maker Saronic has broken ground on Port Alpha, a major new shipyard facility in Texas aimed at revolutionizing U.S. shipbuilding. The post Saronic Breaks Ground on Port Alpha Shipyard in Texas appeared first on Naval News.

South Korea's HD Hyundai Heavy Industries launched ROKS Daeho Kim Jong-seo, the Republic of Korean (ROK) Navy's third next-generation Aegis destroyer, completing South Korea's six-ship Aegis fleet. The post HD HHI Launches Third KDX-III Batch-II Destroyer for ROK Navy appeared first on Naval News.

Saronic Technologies has been awarded a production Other Transaction (OT) under the U.S. Navy’s Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel (MUSV) Marketplace for Marauder, the company’s dual-use 180-foot autonomous ship. Saronic Technologies press release The Firm-Fixed Price award, executed under the authority of 10 U.S.C. § 4022(f), reflects a streamlined acquisition approach that enables the Navy to procure capabilities ... The post Saronic Awarded Production Contract for Marauder Under U.S. Navy’s MUSV Marketplace appeared first on Naval News.

For the first time, a Royal Navy robot submarine has successfully fired a torpedo in a milestone trial pushing the boundaries of undersea warfare off Scotland. Royal Navy press release XV Excalibur, an Extra-Large Uncrewed Underwater Vessel or XLUUV, was adapted with a specialist management system to successfully fire and control US Navy Mk48 Mod ... The post Historic first as Royal Navy launches torpedo from uncrewed submarine, XV Excalibur appeared first on Naval News.

HII was awarded a contract by the U.S. Navy to build 10 ROMULUS unmanned surface vessels (USVs) for the Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel (MUSV) program. HII press release The award marks a major advancement in the U.S. Navy’s transition from experimentation to fleet-scale deployment of trusted, operational autonomy across the maritime domain. “HII has made ... The post HII Wins U.S. Navy Contract for 10 ROMULUS USVs appeared first on Naval News.

The U.S. Navy announced its selection of Boeing to build the next-generation Navy fighter late on September 29th, with the reveal arriving after an over 18-month-long pause in news about the program and its progress. The initial contract for continued work on F/A-XX totals $20 billion dollars, likely covering several initial airframes as well as ... The post Boeing Wins U.S. Navy’s F/A-XX Next Generation Fighter Contract appeared first on Naval News.

Royal Saudi Naval Forces personnel have completed Bayraktar AKINCI training in Turkey, paving the way for maritime UCAV surveillance and stand-off strike operations. The post Royal Saudi Navy Prepares to Deploy AKINCI UCAV Following Crew Graduation appeared first on Naval News.

Dutch Defence outlines ASWF frigate progress and a potential pivot to F126 industrial capacity following project delays, as Belgium weighs its options The post Dutch ASWF Frigate Program Faces Further Delays as Belgium Evaluates Options appeared first on Naval News.

TKMS and EDGE Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) within the framework of the state visit of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Germany. The MoU is a part of an initiative agreed by the German government and the UAE for a closer cooperation in the area of defense and security and aims ... The post TKMS and EDGE Explore Collaboration on Underwater Protection and Surveillance Capability appeared first on Naval News.

The Secretary of the U.S. Navy and the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) officially established the Robotic and Autonomous Systems Warfighting Development Center (RASWDC), marking a critical milestone in accelerating the development, operational integration, and employment of robotic and autonomous systems (RAS) across the maritime domain. U.S. Navy press release Headquartered at Joint Expeditionary Base ... The post U.S. Navy Establishes RASWDC To Accelerate Unmanned Systems Integration appeared first on Naval News.

Royal Navy attack submarine HMS Agamemnon (S124) has departed BAE Systems Barrow for sea trials, nearly two years after her initial launch in October 2024. The post Royal Navy’s 6th Astute-Class SSN HMS Agamemnon Begins Sea Trials appeared first on Naval News.

On September 24, 2026, the delivery of the PPA – Multipurpose Combat Ship Domenico Millelire, built by Fincantieri for the Italian Navy, took place in Muggiano (La Spezia). Fincantieri press release The ceremony was attended by Admiral Aurelio De Carolis, Commander in Chief of the Naval Fleet, Chief Inspector Admiral Cristiano Nervi, Director of NAVARM, and Joachim ... The post Fincantieri Delivers 5th PPA ‘Domenico Millelire’ to Italian Navy appeared first on Naval News.

Oshen, the Plymouth-based maritime sensing and data company, is demonstrating a world-first ‘acoustic picket line’ capability at REPMUS26, the largest maritime robotics exercise. Oshen press release During the month-long event, now underway, it is deploying six of its iconic 1.2m (4’) long robotic sailboats, each fitted with a hydrophone, to create a distributed surveillance network. ... The post World’s first Acoustic Picket Line at REPMUS26 appeared first on Naval News.

OCCAR and OSN sign a €3.7 billion contract for two next-generation DDX destroyers for the Italian Navy, set for delivery in 2033 and 2035. The post Italy Signs €3.7B Contract for New DDX Destroyers appeared first on Naval News.

On 15th September 2026, Royal IHC and Naval Group signed an initial contract covering the on-board accommodation module for the Royal Netherlands Navy’s new Orka-class submarines in the framework of the Replacement of the Netherlands Submarine Capability (RNSC) Programme. Naval Group press release As part of the contract, Royal IHC will contribute to the design ... The post Royal IHC and Naval Group sign first order for the new Orka-class submarines  appeared first on Naval News.

Belgium has awarded Exail a nearly €9.9 million contract to supply TRIDENT mine countermeasure platforms and K-STER C systems to Ukraine. The post Belgium Procures TRIDENT Mine Warfare Systems for Ukraine via Exail appeared first on Naval News.

The U.S. Army's 160th SOAR has landed an MH-47G Chinook on an autonomous Sea Machines barge for the first time, advancing naval logistics and drone integration. The post U.S. Special Forces Operate Helicopter From Autonomous Barge for the First Time appeared first on Naval News.

Voyant has successfully demonstrated how advanced software can unlock significantly greater capability from existing sonar systems as part of a UK Ministry of Defence’s Programme to strengthen anti-submarine warfare operations. Voyant press release Working alongside the Ministry of Defence, the Royal Navy, Thales UK, and Mind Foundry, Voyant integrated its proprietary probabilistic tracking and particle-filter ... The post VOYANT Demonstrates Software-Defined Approach to Strengthen ASW Operations  appeared first on Naval News.

South Korea's DAPA has approved development for the Ship-to-Ship Missile-II, a stealth, turbofan-powered AShM designed to double the ROK Navy's strike range. The post South Korea Begins Development of New Anti-ship Missile appeared first on Naval News.

Lockheed Martin has received an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract worth up to $1.2 billion to produce the U.S. Army’s Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) Increment 2, following a second flight test of the weapon’s maritime-strike capability. The award covers initial procurement, potential future orders, follow-on production and continued development of the new PrSM variant. It marks a ... The post Lockheed Martin Wins $1.2B PrSM Increment 2 Contract Following Second Maritime Test appeared first on Naval News.

Tournai (M941), the second Belgian vessel and third in the Belgian-Dutch Mine Countermeasures replacement program (rMCM), arrived in Zeebrugge on September 22. Thanks to its advanced unmanned systems, Tournai will contribute to the protection of maritime supply routes and infrastructure. Belgian MoD press release Following the delivery of the M940 Oostende in November 2025, the Tournai represents ... The post Belgium’s second rMCM ship ‘Tournai’ Arrives in Zeebrugge appeared first on Naval News.

The Indian Navy frigate INS Trishul arrived in Toulon for Exercise Varuna, showcasing major recent upgrades replacing legacy Russian systems. The post INS Trishul Arrives in Toulon Sporting Recent Upgrades appeared first on Naval News.

Baykar’s carrier-capable unmanned combat aerial vehicle, the Bayraktar TB3, has successfully completed a live sonobuoy deployment test during the Turkish Navy’s Denizkurdu-I/2026 exercise. Operating from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship TCG Anadolu in the Eastern Mediterranean, the TB3 launched two sonobuoys from a newly revealed wing-mounted dispenser pod and coordinated directly with ... The post Bayraktar TB3 Drops Sonobuoys from TCG Anadolu in ASW Milestone appeared first on Naval News.

Naval Group’s new Rampart close-in weapon system has been spotted aboard a French Navy Mistral-class LHD in Toulon ahead of its maiden at-sea firings during the WildFire exercise. The post Naval Group’s new Rampart launcher spotted aboard Mistral-class LHD appeared first on Naval News.