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3 April

Guide to the FDI Frigate: A New Generation Surface Combatant

Explore the FDI frigate, from its modern sensors and weapons to the modular systems strengthening surface warfare and maritime defense for allied fleets.

2 April

Inder Singh Bisht

US Navy Awards Lockheed $1.35B to Field Hypersonics on USS Zumwalt

The US Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin a $1.35-billion contract modification to support production and integration of the Conventional Prompt Strike hypersonic weapon system aboard the USS Zumwalt (DDG-1000).

2 April

AeroVironment Jump 20-X UAS flying above water

Inder Singh Bisht

US Navy Picks AeroVironment JUMP 20-X to Boost ISR Capabilities

The US Navy has selected AeroVironment to provide intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance support using its JUMP 20-X uncrewed aircraft system.

1 April

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

Rojoef Manuel

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

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.

1 April

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Latvia Builds Next-Gen Tactical Catamaran to Bolster Maritime Defense

Latvia is moving to expand its naval capabilities with a new multi-role offshore platform designed to address modern maritime security challenges and emerging threats.

1 April

Christine Casimiro

UK Orders Teledyne’s Autonomous Underwater Systems to Boost Intel

The UK Ministry of Defence has contracted Teledyne Marine to supply autonomous underwater systems and related services to strengthen the Royal Navy’s undersea intelligence.

1 April

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Cellula’s ‘Guardian’ Emerges as US Navy Choice for Long-Range AUV

An autonomous underwater vehicle powered by fuel cells will soon be on its way to the US Navy.

1 April

Jodesz Gavilan

UK Upgrades RFA Lyme Bay for Autonomous Minehunting Operations

The UK Royal Navy is equipping RFA Lyme Bay with uncrewed systems to detect and neutralize naval mines, turning the support ship into a floating hub for autonomous minehunting operations.

1 April