submarines

French Navy Accepts Fourth Barracuda Nuclear Submarine From Naval Group

Naval Group has handed over the fourth Barracuda-class nuclear-powered attack submarine to the French Navy as part of an early 2000s program replacing the service’s Rubis-class fleet.

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Sevmash Lays Keel of 10th Russian Navy Yasen Nuclear Submarine

Moscow’s state-owned shipyard Sevmash has laid the keel for the Russian Navy’s 10th Yasen-class nuclear-powered attack submarine, the Murmansk, marking the formal start of the vessel’s construction.

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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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Indonesia Advances Domestic Scorpene Submarine Program to Pre-Production

Jakarta’s state-owned company PT PAL has moved to the pre-production stage of Scorpene-class diesel-electric attack submarines for the Indonesian Navy.

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Babcock Grows Defense Engineering Capacity With AtkinsRéalis Partnership

Babcock has collaborated with AtkinsRéalis to boost engineering services in support of defense and submarine programs in the UK.

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Australia Kicks Off $7.8B Life Extension Program for Collins Submarines

Australia has formally launched a $7.8-billion program to extend the service life of its Collins-class submarines, maintaining the fleet’s operability after being commissioned for three decades.

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US Navy Unveils 30-Year ‘Golden Fleet’ Modernization Plan to Reach 450+ Ships

The US Navy has released a three-decade shipbuilding plan aimed at expanding its fleet beyond 450 vessels in the early 2030s while overhauling acquisition practices and rebuilding the maritime industrial base.

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Hanwha Links Military Vehicle Package to Canadian Attack Submarine Bid

Hanwha Group and the Ontario-based Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association have agreed to form a joint venture to build military vehicles in Canada, with the deal hinging on the South Korean company securing a multibillion-dollar attack submarine contract.

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New US Navy Virginia Submarine Enters Service

The US Navy has commissioned its 26th Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine, the USS Idaho (SSN 799), at the Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut.

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BlackBerry, thyssenkrupp to Provide Core Software for Canada’s Future Patrol Submarines

BlackBerry Limited subsidiary QNX has partnered with German shipbuilder thyssenkrupp Marine Systems to provide embedded software solutions for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project.

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