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Aug- 2026 -

11 August

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US Navy Creates New Post to Oversee Robotic and Autonomous Systems Programs

The US Navy has established a new authority to oversee the development and acquisition of robotic and autonomous systems across the force.

May- 2026 -

26 May

Sea

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Israel Introduces ‘UDA’ Multi-Layered Detection Concept to Counter Subsea Threats

Israeli firm DSIT Solutions is stitching together multiple layers of underwater surveillance with a new Underwater Domain Awareness concept designed to track threats beneath the surface.

19 May

Asia Pacific

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

India Takes Electromagnetic Launcher Out of the Lab, Hits 8 Kilonewton in Live Demo

An indigenous Electromagnetic Launcher prototype developed by India’s Institute for Plasma Research has moved from lab experiments to full-scale live demonstration.

Apr- 2026 -

24 April

Sea

Giulia Bernacchi

HII Moves to Embed AI Across Next-Gen Naval Platforms With Applied Intuition

HII and Applied Intuition have signed an agreement to collaborate on integrating artificial intelligence into next-gen naval platforms.

6 April

Sea

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Spain Levels Up Ship Protection With New Plug-and-Play Point Defense System

Navantia is pursuing a plug-and-play point-defense system designed to make ship protection more modular and quicker to deploy on in-service naval vessels.

Jan- 2026 -

29 January

Sea

Ethan M. Encarnacion

‘Mix-and-Match’ Naval Fleet Concept Takes Shape in Denmark

Odense Maritime Technology is pitching a new concept for an “all-around” family of naval vessels, presenting four designs capable of handling a wide range of missions.

28 January

Sea

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Ulstein Eyes Norway’s Next-Gen Standardized Naval Fleet, Reveals Designs

Norway's maritime fleet could soon share common structural foundations, as Ulstein pitches two of its trademark designs to support the navy's modernization plans.

Dec- 2025 -

29 December

Asia Pacific

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Homegrown Power Hits the Water: Indonesia Builds Own Arrowhead 140 Frigate

KRI Balaputradewa-322 is Indonesia’s Arrowhead 140-class frigate, measuring 140 meters in length, displacing 6,626 tons, powered by CODAD engines reaching 28 knots, and armed with two 76mm cannons.

22 December

Sea

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Europe’s ‘Biggest’ Warship: France Kicks Off Construction of Next-Gen Aircraft Carrier

Porte-Avions Nouvelle Génération is a next-gen nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, reaches speeds up to 27 knots, equipped with two to three EMALS catapults, and directed energy weapons.

11 December

Sea