Saab to supply sensors and combat systems for new German warships after F126 scrapped
Swedish defense firm Saab has secured an 8.7 billion kronor ($900 million) contract to supply combat systems and sensors for the German Navy’s MEKO ships.
Asia Pacific
First the coast guard, then an ICBM: China tests new, long-term ways to hold off rivals in Asia
Experts say Beijing used both methods to try out new, attention-grabbing and long-term ways to deter others from challenging its territorial claims.
Israeli firm wants to convert commercial ships into floating drone bases
Elbit Systems detailed a new maritime concept centered on its Hermes 650 Spark unmanned aircraft, envisioning the conversion of commercial surface ships.
US to begin enforcing maritime blockade on Iran on Tuesday
The U.S. military will begin enforcing a maritime blockade on Iran on Tuesday.
Rheinmetall, MBDA to develop laser weapon for German Navy
Rheinmetall and MBDA aim to field an operational laser weapon for the German Navy in 2029.
US Navy fears ballistic missile subs can be hit by drones, anti-tank rockets
The U.S. Navy is searching for better methods of protecting its missile subs, as well as the shore installations that support them.
Canada picks Germany’s TKMS for historic submarine buy, in nod to Europe
The firm had offered its Type 212CD submarine which is being built for both Germany and Norway, beating a competing bid from South Korea's Hanwha Ocean.
Thales to buy French underwater-drone maker Exail in $4.5 billion deal
Industry champions in France and Italy move to consolidate their positions in a growing market for unmanned underwater naval equipment.
US Navy seeks to boost production of new anti-radar missile
Naval Air Systems Command is asking industry whether it is capable of supplying up to 600 Advanced Emission Suppression Missiles per year.
Ukraine is launching strike-drones from everything – including Black Sea robo-boats
The Pentagon is studying the lesson as it shifts focus toward a possible conflict with China.
Japanese torpedo sends US ship to the ocean floor during Valiant Shield exercise
The USS Juneau was sent to the ocean floor during a multinational SINKEX exercise.
Poland awards $4.8 billion A26 submarine deal to Saab
Under 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.
Romania bolsters Black Sea fleet with Turkish-built corvette
The transfer marks the first delivery of a Turkish-built warship to a European Union and NATO member state, underscoring Turkey’s growing naval exports.
Philippines deploys US-made Triton naval drones in its western waters to scout for intruders
The transfer comes after the military revealed that China discreetly deployed a 6x6 meter floating platform equipped with an antenna at Scarborough Shoal.
Germany scraps F126 frigate program, pivots to MEKO warships amid cost and contractor chaos
Germany Navy leaders have already blessed the fallback ships as capable of meeting NATO capability requirements, but an alliance deadline looms.
India’s three new naval ships boost maritime firepower
The country has made strides in constructing complex naval platforms but remains dependent on foreign suppliers for key technologies.
Germany moves two ships to Djibouti, eyeing multinational Hormuz mission this summer
Germany is among a number of countries that have offered help in securing the shipping lane, but only if an Iran ceasefire deal turns out to be lasting.
