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Sep- 2025 -

14 September

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.

Australia to Spend $8B on Nuclear Sub Shipyard Facility

Australia will spend an initial $12 billion Australian dollars ($8 billion) to upgrade shipyard facilities for a future fleet of nuclear-powered submarines, the government said Sunday.

8 September

Asia Pacific

Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) and Indian defense industry representatives signing cooperative agreements. Photo: TKMS

Rojoef Manuel

Germany’s TKMS Teams With Indian Firms to Co-Develop Naval Capabilities

Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems has signed agreements with Indian defense companies to jointly develop and produce naval weapons and anti-submarine warfare systems.

2 September

Americas

An artist rendering of a Columbia-class nuclear submarine breaching the surface. The top half of the submarine can be seen above the water surrounding it.

Rojoef Manuel

General Dynamics Lays Keel for Second US Navy Columbia-Class Submarine ‘USS Wisconsin’

General Dynamics has laid the keel of the US Navy’s second Columbia-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine in Kingstown, Rhode Island.

1 September

Arms

210624-N-CT127-0050 SAN DIEGO (June 24, 2021)- Sailors load a Mk 48 advanced capability torpedo onto the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Scranton (SSN 756), June 24. U.S. military forces are present and active in and around the Pacific in support of allies and partners and a free and open Indo-Pacific for more than 75 years. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Josue L. Escobosa/Released)

Christine Casimiro

Taiwan to Receive MK 48 Torpedoes From US in Three Years After Delays

Following delays, Taiwan is set to receive Mk 48 Mod 6 Advanced Technology heavyweight torpedoes and related equipment from the US over the next three years.

Aug- 2025 -

18 August

Asia Pacific

Pakistani and Chinese officials at the launch of New Delhu's third Hangor-class submarine "Mangro" in Wuhan

Rojoef Manuel

Pakistan Navy Debuts Third Hangor Submarine in Wuhan

The Pakistan Navy has launched its third Hangor-class submarine, the PNS/M Mangro, at the Shuangliu Base in Wuhan, China.

13 August

Asia Pacific

Rojoef Manuel

South Korea Courts Greece With Submarine, Drone, and Vehicle Deals

South Korea has presented Greece with three major defense cooperation proposals to secure its position in the European Commission’s 800-billion-euro rearmament program.

Jul- 2025 -

30 July

Americas

Christine Casimiro

QinetiQ Wins $26M Contract to Supply Key Systems for US Nuclear Submarines

General Dynamics Electric Boat has awarded QinetiQ US subcontracts to supply key systems for the US Navy's Virginia-class and Columbia-class submarines.

18 July

Europe

Rojoef Manuel

Faslane Renovation Underway as UK Prepares for Future Nuclear Deterrence

The UK Ministry of Defence has launched a modernization program for its Faslane military site in Scotland to expand the country’s nuclear deterrence capabilities amid evolving threats.

17 July

Arms

Inder Singh Bisht

Greek Navy Plans Future Subs With Long-Range Cruise Missiles

The Greek Navy plans to arm at least half of the new submarines it will acquire over the next decade with long-range cruise missiles.

Jun- 2025 -

30 June

Americas

Rojoef Manuel

General Dynamics Awarded $1.8B Deal for US Navy Virginia Submarines

The US Department of Defense has awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat a $1.8-billion contract to continue long lead time materials acquisition in support of the US Navy’s Virginia-class Block VI submarine program.

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