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January 11, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches

U.S. Navy commissions USNS Lansing, a Spearhead-class fast transport for expeditionary missions

The U.S. Navy has christened the future USNS Lansing (EPF 16) at Austal USA’s shipyard in Mobile, Alabama, marking the completion of the Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport program. The...

January 10, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Spanish Navy frigate Almirante Juan de Borbón assumes leadership of NATO’s Standing Naval Group 1

The Spanish Navy frigate Almirante Juan de Borbón is scheduled to deploy on January 10, 2026, as the command ship of NATO’s Standing Naval Group 1 (SNMG-1), hosting the...

January 9, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Horstman Awarded Contract to Supply ACV Suspensions for US Marines

Defense contractor V2X Inc. has teamed with RENK subsidiary Horstman Group to supply advanced suspension systems for the US Marine Corps’ Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) program. Under the collaboration,...

January 9, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Hanwha Partners With HavocAI to Develop Large Autonomous Warship for US Forces

A major shipbuilder is expanding its push into autonomous naval technologies, partnering with an artificial intelligence firm to develop a 200-foot (70-meter) autonomous surface vessel (ASV) for the US...

January 8, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

General Dynamics Secures Dedicated Dry Dock for Columbia-Class Submarines

General Dynamics Electric Boat has taken delivery of a new floating dry dock designated to support the construction of the US Navy’s Columbia-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines. The mobile...

January 7, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Berlin and New Delhi Advance Talks on $8B Submarine Initiative

Germany and India are expected to advance discussions on a potential $8 billion defense program as Berlin and New Delhi examine cooperation on the construction of six German-designed conventional...

January 5, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Rome Prepares to Roll Out $3.17B Procurement for New-Class Destroyers

Italy is set to initiate the procurement process for two next-generation destroyers for the Italian Navy on February 18, with the program estimated to be worth €2.7 billion (approximately...

January 5, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

US Navy Begins Sea Trials of Digital Health Records Across the Fleet

The US Navy has begun evaluating a new digital medical system aboard a frontline destroyer, aiming to address long-standing challenges in delivering consistent healthcare to sailors operating far from...

January 2, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

HII delivers 78th Arleigh Burke-class warship to the U.S. Navy

The U.S. Navy has formally accepted its 78th Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer, USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128), following delivery from HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding facility. The handover marks the...

December 31, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

U.S. Navy receives second Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128)

U.S. shipbuilder Ingalls Shipbuilding has officially delivered the guided missile destroyer Ted Stevens (DDG 128) to the U.S. Navy, marking another major step forward in the service’s Flight III...