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Apr- 2026 -

1 April

Sea

The JS Chōgei (SS-517) Taigei-class attack submarine

Mitsubishi Delivers Japan’s Fifth Taigei Attack Submarine

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force has accepted its fifth Taigei-class diesel-electric attack submarine from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.

1 April

Sea

A military submarine emerges through dense sea mist under a dramatic orange dawn sky, used to illustrate Indra's development of a new satellite link to extend submarine connectivity at sea

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Indra Takes Aim at Submarine Connectivity Limits With New Satellite Link

Indra Group is targeting a long-standing limitation in submarine operations with a new high-speed satellite terminal designed to boost connectivity underwater.

Mar- 2026 -

23 March

Americas

Artist's impression of the AUKUS submarine

Christine Casimiro

US OKs $1B AUKUS Submarine Systems, Tech Support Sale to UK

The US State Department has cleared a $1-billion potential foreign military sale of submarine systems and related support for the UK as part of the AUKUS security partnership.

10 March

Sea

The Royal Canadian Navy long-range patrol submarine HMCS Victoria arrives at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor for a port call and routine maintenance. The visit is Victoria's first to Bangor since 2004.

Rojoef Manuel

Hanwha Teams With Canadian Firms, Universities for Next-Gen Patrol Submarine Program

South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean has signed five industry teaming agreements and three memoranda of understanding with Canadian companies and universities in support of the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project.

2 March

Sea

Hull of an Italian Navy U212 Near Future Submarine

Rojoef Manuel

Fincantieri Lays Keel of First Italian Navy U212 Near Future Submarine

Fincantieri has laid the keel of the initial U212 Near Future Submarine for the Italian Navy at its facility in Muggiano, La Spezia.

Feb- 2026 -

26 February

Sea

Rojoef Manuel

Naval Group Begins Sea Trials of 4th French Navy Barracuda Submarine

Naval Group has begun the initial sea trials of the French Navy’s fourth Barracuda-class nuclear-powered attack submarine.

24 February

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Australia Buys Parts for Future AUKUS Sub Reactor

Australia has paid for the first British-built parts of nuclear reactors to power a future SSN-AUKUS stealth submarine, the government said Tuesday.

19 February

Americas

The Virginia-class attack submarine USS Texas.

Giulia Bernacchi

L3Harris Lands Largest Submarine Comms Deal for Virginia, Columbia Fleets

L3Harris has secured its largest full-rate production agreement to date for submarine communications equipment.

15 February

Sea

An Australian submarine surfaces from the waters in the foreground. Land is seen peeking in the far background, with the whole scene illuminated by sunlight peering out of the clouds above.

Staff Writer With AFP

Australia Unveils Initial $2.8B for New Nuclear Subs Facility

Australia unveiled $2.8 billion in spending on Sunday as a "down payment" on a new facility to build nuclear submarines under the tripartite AUKUS security pact with Britain and the United States.

10 February

Americas

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Ultra Maritime Charts New Undersea Capabilities at AFCEA WEST 2026

Ultra Maritime is bringing next-gen undersea capabilities to AFCEA WEST 2026, a key US naval and defense expo that highlights the latest innovations in maritime technology.

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