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May- 2026 -

14 May

Michigan Tech Turns Ocean Microbes Into Power for Underwater Sensors

A research brewing at Michigan Technological University could one day make underwater battery replacement far less necessary.

Apr- 2026 -

30 April

Europe

Jodesz Gavilan

Fincantieri and KAYO to Build 10 Ships Under Albania Naval Expansion Plan

A new shipbuilding partnership between Fincantieri and KAYO is targeting the construction of 10 naval vessels by 2030.

28 April

Asia Pacific

Royal Thai Navy amphibious 8x8 armored vehicle draped in camouflage netting and tire armor moving along a road during border defense operations

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Royal Thai Navy Introduces Amphibious 8×8 Armored Vehicles for Border Defense

Thailand has taken a crucial step in reinforcing its eastern borders with new 8x8 amphibious wheeled armored vehicles built to expand its land-to-sea operational capability.

24 April

Sea

Giulia Bernacchi

HII Moves to Embed AI Across Next-Gen Naval Platforms With Applied Intuition

HII and Applied Intuition have signed an agreement to collaborate on integrating artificial intelligence into next-gen naval platforms.

24 April

Americas

Ethan M. Encarnacion

EOS Pushes R400 Remote Weapon Into Maritime Role With ‘Chaser’ USV

EOS Defense Systems has offered a first look at how its R400 remote weapon system could operate at sea, unveiling its maiden integration into an unmanned surface vessel.

21 April

Americas

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Ultra Maritime Takes on Torpedo Threats With ‘All-in-One’ Defense Concept

Torpedoes may no longer pose the same challenge to naval forces, as Ultra Maritime unveiled a new integrated defense concept that can automatically select between hard-kill, soft-kill, or electronic warfare responses.

21 April

Americas

Ethan M. Encarnacion

US-Made ‘Comet’ USV Packs Dual-Missile Punch for Naval Air Defense

An unmanned surface vessel is emerging as a new airspace protector at sea, equipped with a dual-missile system designed to take on aerial threats ranging from drones to helicopters.

21 April

Americas

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Leonardo Brings Full Counter-Drone Kill Chain to Maritime Platforms

An integrated system from Leonardo DRS could give naval vessels a full counter-drone capability, with its Maritime Mission Equipment Package now being embedded into maritime platforms.

10 April

Europe

Ethan M. Encarnacion

UK Advances Hybrid Navy Vision With New Underwater Survey Capability

The UK has moved closer to its “hybrid navy” ambition after first sea trials of a containerized system enabling autonomous underwater survey operations.

8 April

Europe