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June 26, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

QinetiQ Deploys Additive Manufacturing to Speed Up UK Submarine Maintenance

The Royal Navy is enhancing submarine readiness by reducing maintenance timelines through QinetiQ’s additive manufacturing technology. The company has installed its Additive Manufacturing All In One solution and Market...

June 25, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

US Navy Awards HII Major Contract for Carrier and Amphibious Ship Support Services

HII has been awarded a five-year contract valued at $418 million by the Naval Sea Systems Command to provide maintenance and repair services for elevators and cargo handling systems...

June 19, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Dutch Navy Orders F21 Heavyweight Torpedoes From Naval Group for Future Sub Fleet

The Netherlands has selected Naval Group to supply F21 heavyweight torpedoes for the Royal Netherlands Navy’s future Orka-class submarines. The contract follows the Dutch government’s March 2026 decision to...

June 17, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches

New Navantia system extends underwater endurance

Spain has reached an important milestone in its S-80 submarine program with testing of a new propulsion technology that allows submarines to stay underwater longer. The system is expected...

June 15, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Indigenous Submarine Rivalry Intensifies as MDL and L&T Pursue Competing Project-76 Designs

India’s plans to develop a next-generation indigenous conventional submarine under the Indian Navy’s Project-76 programme are beginning to spark a significant competition between state-owned Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL)...

June 12, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

New Ultra Maritime Sonobuoy Advances UK Autonomous Submarine-Hunting Efforts

Ultra Maritime has successfully conducted the first in-water test of its new Multistatic Active Receive Sonobuoy (MSARS) in Scotland, marking a significant step in enhancing the UK’s anti-submarine warfare...

June 8, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Taiwan Expands Fleet Lethality With Large-Scale Sea Sword II Missile Production Program

Taiwan is preparing to manufacture more than 1,200 Hai Chien II (Sea Sword II) surface-to-air missiles as part of a broader effort to strengthen the air defence capabilities of...

June 6, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Indian Navy Upgrades Submarine Fire Detection Network to Enhance Fleet Survivability

The Indian Navy is strengthening the survivability of its submarine fleet through a comprehensive modernization programme focused on advanced fire detection, warning, and suppression technologies. Recent activities in 2026...

June 6, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

India Evaluates Additional Submarines Under Project-75I and Advanced Kalvari Options

To reinforce its underwater combat capabilities and prevent a potential shortfall before the arrival of the indigenous Project-76 submarines, India is reportedly planning to acquire three additional conventional submarines....

June 5, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Mobile HELIOS Laser Concept Advances for Wider Naval Integration

A containerized version of the US Navy’s 60-kilowatt-class HELIOS laser weapon is gaining momentum as US lawmakers advocate increased funding for more deployable and flexible directed-energy capabilities. The proposed...