SAFE Completes US Navy Contract for Torpedo Hatch Assemblies
SAFE Structure Designs has completed a U.S. Navy contract to design, engineer, and manufacture torpedo hatch assemblies for submarines. The assemblies meet strict military specifications and support the fleet's operational readiness. The project adds to SAFE's growing defence‑manufacturing portfolio, which already includes custom maintenance stands for patrol boats. The contract highlights the role of domestic suppliers in sustaining undersea warfare capabilities.
US Clears $1.57Bn New Zealand FMS for MH-60R Seahawks, Torpedoes
The U.S. State Department approved a $1.57 billion Foreign Military Sale to New Zealand, including five MH‑60R Seahawk helicopters and a $69 million package of MK‑54 lightweight torpedoes. The helicopter package, valued at $1.5 billion, bundles advanced sensors, weapons and support equipment, while the...
AUKUS May Slim Down British SSN Workforce in the Coming Years
The AUKUS security pact, which links Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States, is prompting a reassessment of the British SSN (conventionally armed, nuclear‑powered submarine) program. Analysts predict the partnership could lead to a 30% reduction in the UK...
L3Harris Secures up to $98m US Navy Contract for Proximity Fuzes
L3Harris Technologies has secured a firm‑fixed‑price contract worth up to $98 million from the U.S. Navy’s Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division. The award covers delivery of Mechanical Proximity Fuzes, also known as the FALCO fuze, to upgrade the Advanced...
Full P-8A Fleet to Strengthen Australia’s ASW Readiness, Says GlobalData
Australia is set to field a fully operational fleet of twelve Boeing P‑8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, completing its anti‑submarine warfare (ASW) capability. The final aircraft are slated for delivery by 2024, allowing the Royal Australian Air Force to conduct...
UK Defence Investment Plan: Three Funding Scenarios
The UK Ministry of Defence faces a £28 bn (≈$35 bn) funding shortfall that has stalled the long‑delayed Defence Investment Plan (DIP). Prime Minister Keir Starmer aims to publish the plan before the July NATO summit, but Treasury‑MoD clashes persist. Analysts expect a...
Royal Thai Navy Follow Army, Air Force with C295 Purchase
The Royal Thai Navy announced it will acquire Airbus C295 transport aircraft, joining the Thai Army and Air Force, which have already selected the platform. The move aims to standardize the fleet across services, reducing training, maintenance and spare‑parts expenses,...
Oshkosh Defense Secures $92m USMC ROGUE-Fires Vehicle Order
Oshkosh Defense secured two United States Marine Corps delivery orders worth $92 million for the Remotely Operated Ground Unit for Expeditionary Fires (ROGUE‑Fires) Block 2. The system, built on the JL‑TV platform, incorporates Forterra’s AutoDrive autonomous driving technology and expanded weapon‑system integration....
Forecasts: Germany Defence Market
Naval Technology is promoting free access to its premium Germany defence market forecasts. By creating a free profile, users can view analyst commentary, data‑driven insights, and receive alerts on new content. The offer highlights the platform’s suite of tools, including...
Germany Make Final Play for Canada Submarine
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius visited Montreal to pitch the German‑Norwegian 212CD submarine as Canada’s next patrol vessel. He met with local defence firms such as CAE, emphasizing the design’s training‑simulation edge. Canada must choose between the NATO‑aligned 212CD and...
QinetiQ Increase Space for Underwater Signature Testing
QinetiQ has commissioned a new 6‑metre‑long, 2‑metre‑wide, 1.5‑metre‑deep water tank to expand underwater signature testing for large uncrewed vehicles. The facility, located at MoD Portland Bill, will capture magnetic signatures of platforms such as the Iver4 580 and SeaCat AUVs used...
Three Global 6500 Jets to Boost Australia’s Maritime Surveillance
Bombardier Defense will supply three Global 6500 jets to the Australian Border Force for maritime surveillance, with Metrea handling aircraft operations. This marks the first deployment of the Global platform in Australia for a special‑mission configuration, expanding Bombardier’s existing fleet of...
US Confirms Strikes on Iranian Boats and Missile Launch Sites
The U.S. military conducted airstrikes on Iranian boats and missile launch sites in southern Iran, describing the action as defensive protection for its forces. The attacks followed intelligence that Iranian vessels were laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz and...
US Marine Corps Awards New MRZR Alpha ULTVs Contract to Polaris
The U.S. Marine Corps awarded Polaris Government and Defense a sole‑source, five‑year IDIQ contract valued up to $98 million for the MRZR Alpha ultra‑light tactical vehicle. The deal includes production, a new 5 kW exportable‑power variant, and ongoing engineering and logistics support....
SAIC Awarded $112m Contract Modification for MK 48 Torpedo
Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) has been awarded a $112.3 million contract modification to continue support for the U.S. Navy’s MK‑48 MOD 7 heavyweight torpedo. The amendment covers production, spares, engineering support and hardware repair, with work split 80% in Bedford, Indiana...