Royal Navy Submarine in Historic Visit to Australia
A Royal Navy submarine has arrived in Australia for an historic visit to strengthen the UK’s commitment to the security of the Indo-Pacific. HMS Anson docked at HMAS Stirling –…
Fassmer to Build Four Training Vessels for German Navy
On 23 February 2026, Fr. Fassmer GmbH & Co. KG signed a contract in Koblenz with the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw). The contract…
Keel Laid for First U212NFS Submarine
The keel-laying ceremony for the first next-generation U212NFS (Near Future Submarine) destined for the Italian Navy was held February 27 at the Muggiano shipyard, as part of the program for…
Keel Laid for Future USS Philadelphia (LPD 32)
HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division authenticated the keel March 3 for the future USS Philadelphia (LPD 32), a Flight II San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship. The ceremony included ship sponsor…
Topping Out Ceremony Marks Investment in Future of Submarine Readiness
A topping out ceremony was held Jan. 29 to mark a major milestone in the construction of a new facility for the Nuclear Regional Maintenance Department (NRMD) at Naval Submarine…
Austal Delivers 10th ECCPB to Royal Australian Navy
Austal Australia has delivered the tenth Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boat (ECCPB) under contract for the Royal Australian Navy, to the Department of Defence, at a ceremony held at the company’s…
Rheinmetall Takes Over NVL
Düsseldorf-based technology group Rheinmetall has completed the company take-over of NVL (Naval Vessels Lürssen), the military part of the Lürssen Group. Following the announcement in September 2025 and the signing…
Mediterranean Deployment for HNLMS Evertsen
The government is investigating the desirability and possibility of deploying the air defence and command frigate HNLMS Evertsen defensively in the eastern Mediterranean. Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius (Defense) and Minister Berendsen…
Second Falcon 50M Triton for Flotilla 25F in French Polynesia
On 23 February 2026, Flotilla 25F took a new step in its modernization with the arrival of its second modified Falcon 50M Triton. This event is part of the renewal…
New French SSN De Grasse on Sea Trials
On 25 February 2026, the SNA De Grasse was launched for the first time at sea. The start of sea trials of the ship is a crucial step in the…