Canada active on submarine replacement
The Canadian government is requesting proposals from foreign defense contractors to determine how much it can afford to expand the size of its aging...
Dismantling a nuclear-powered submarine
Babcock International Group (Babcock), working with the Defence Nuclear Enterprise (DNE), has reached the next significant milestone to fully dismantle a nuclear-powered submarine, Swiftsure,...
Virginia-class program’s delays and blow-outs
By Peter Suciu*
The U.S. Navy's "Navigation Plan for America's Warfighting Navy" sets a goal of having 80% of its fleet combat-ready by 2027 to...
Multiple UK N-subs now at sea
After months of maintenance and readiness challenges, the Royal Navy’s attack submarine fleet is back on course with a notable increase in activity, reflecting...
New sub-launched Exocet developed
European defense contractor MBDA has developed a new submarine-launched missile designed to strike heavily protected naval vessels and stealthy targets. The French-built missile, dubbed...
US to extend lives of 12 destroyers
The US Navy will extend the service lives of 12 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, resulting in an anticipated 48 years of combined additional operational service...
Uncrewed ships on a massive scale
Defense tech startup Saronic has announced that it is launching its newest autonomous surface vessel, dubbed Corsair, the company’s third and largest unmanned maritime...
AUKUS like moon quest: Ambassador Kennedy
US Ambassador Caroline Kennedy says Australia’s decision to acquire and operate nuclear submarines is akin to the 1961 decision by President John F. Kennedy...
Russian submarine visits Indonesia
On 7 November Russian submarine Ufa and rescue tug Alatau arrived in Surabaya. Following their arrival their crews took part in a visit to...
RN helicopter destroys UAV
The Royal Navy enhanced its ability to thwart aerial drone attack after helicopter crews downed a pilotless aircraft off the Welsh coast. In the...