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9 October

The JS Shōgei (SS-519) Taigei-class attack submarine

Mitsubishi Debuts Japan’s Seventh Taigei Attack Submarine

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has launched the seventh Taigei-class diesel-electric attack submarine for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force at its shipyard in Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture.

8 October

Bea Castañeda

The Reaper Variants: MQ-9B SkyGuardian and SeaGuardian

One airframe, two distinct missions. Our guide explains how the MQ-9B SkyGuardian and SeaGuardian were engineered for different operational environments.

8 October

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 27, 2024) U.S. Marines from the 2nd Force Reconnaissance Company, assigned to Task Force 61/2, conduct dive training out of the dry deck shelter of Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Georgia (SSGN 729) while underway in the Mediterranean Sea July 27, 2024. Headquartered in Naples, Italy, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) operates U.S. naval forces in the U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command areas of responsibility. U.S. Sixth Fleet is permanently assigned to NAVEUR-NAVAF, and employs maritime forces through the full spectrum of joint and naval operations. (U.S. Navy Courtesy Photo)

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Retains Oceaneering in $154M Submarine Equipment Contract

Oceaneering International’s subsidiary Aerospace and Defense Technologies has secured a follow-on US Navy contract worth up to $154 million to service and sustain the military’s Dry Deck Shelter systems.

8 October

An artist's rendition of the planned submarine hub in the US.

Jodesz Gavilan

Anduril, US Navy Back $6.6 Billion Submarine Production Push

The US is committing $6.6 billion to expand submarine production capacity through a new Maryland facility backed by Anduril Industries and the US Navy.

7 October

Rojoef Manuel

Navantia Teams With Croatian Firms for Multi-Role Corvette Pitch

Spain’s state enterprise Navantia has signed agreements with Croatian firms AITAC and Iskra Shipyard to explore joint engineering, shipbuilding, and lifecycle support for the Croatian Navy’s Multi-Role Corvette program.

7 October

Rojoef Manuel

Second US Navy Carrier Gains Control Hub for MQ-25A Stingray Refueling Drone

The US Navy has doubled its capacity to command the MQ-25A Stingray aerial refueling drone after installing a second operational control hub aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

7 October

Ship-to-Shore Connector (SSC) landing craft.

Giulia Bernacchi

US Navy Awards Textron $230M for Two More Ship-to-Shore Connectors

Textron Systems received a $230-million contract modification from the US Navy to build two additional Ship-to-Shore Connector landing craft.

6 October

Rojoef Manuel

Naval Group Starts Building Lead Multirole FDI Frigate for Sweden

French defense company Naval Group has cut the steel on the Royal Swedish Navy's first Frégate de Défense et d’Intervention warship, beginning construction of the platform at its Lorient shipyard.

6 October