submarine

Oct- 2026 -

8 October

Sea

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)

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

Americas

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.

2 October

Europe

Christine Casimiro

Fincantieri Lays Keel of Second U212 NFS Submarine for Italian Navy

Fincantieri has laid the keel for the Italian Navy’s second of four U212 Near Future Submarines at the company’s Muggiano shipyard.

Sep- 2026 -

29 September

Sea

The PNS Hangor attack submarine. Photo: Pakistan Navy

Rojoef Manuel

Pakistan’s First Chinese-Built Hangor Submarine Completes Maiden Live Fire

The Pakistan Navy has completed an anti-ship cruise missile launch from its first Hangor-class attack submarine during the vessel’s maiden live-fire test in the North Arabian Sea.

28 September

Europe

The second S-80 class submarine, Narciso Monturiol (S-82)

Giulia Bernacchi

Navantia Completes Air-Independent Propulsion Tests for Spain’s S-83 Submarine

Navantia has completed tests of the air-independent propulsion system installed in a section of the Cosme García submarine.

4 September

Sea

The lead Dolphin II-class submarine, INS Drakon. Photo: Israel Defense Forces

Rojoef Manuel

Germany Delivers Final Advanced Dolphin Submarine to Israel

German shipbuilder thyssenkrupp Marine Systems has shipped the Israeli Navy’s third and final Advanced Dolphin-class submarine.

Jul- 2026 -

27 July

Sea

Jodesz Gavilan

TKMS, Navantia Push Ahead With Future Submarine Collaboration

TKMS and Navantia have signed a second memorandum of understanding to deepen their partnership on future submarine programs.

24 July

Europe

Giulia Bernacchi

Saft Wins Naval Group Contract for Lithium-Ion Submarine Batteries

Saft secured a contract from Naval Group to supply lithium-ion battery systems for the Barracuda and Scorpene submarine families.

Jun- 2026 -

26 June

Europe

Christine Casimiro

QinetiQ Accelerates UK Submarine Maintenance With Additive Manufacturing

The Royal Navy is set to improve submarine availability by reducing maintenance time with QinetiQ's additive manufacturing technology.

19 June

Sea

The F21 torpedo. Photo: Netherlands Ministry of Defence

Rojoef Manuel

Naval Group to Supply Dutch Navy Orka Submarines With F21 Torpedoes

The Netherlands has awarded Naval Group a contract for the supply of F21 heavyweight torpedoes for the Royal Netherlands Navy’s Orka-class submarines.

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