US Navy Waives Post-Shakedown Period for Submarine USS Massachusetts
The US Navy has completed shakedown trials on USS Massachusetts and waived the boat's post-shakedown availability, citing its material condition and combat readiness.
Australia Picks Amentum and Laing O'Rourke for the Osborne Submarine Yard
Australian Naval Infrastructure has selected Amentum and Laing O'Rourke to help build the Osborne yard for SSN-AUKUS submarines, alongside a A$12 billion upgrade at Henderson.
Indonesia Begins Building Its First French Designed Submarines
Construction has begun in Surabaya on Indonesia's first two submarines built to a French design, under a technology transfer arrangement with a state shipyard.
US Navy Reclassifies Nineteen Virginia-Class Boats As Guided-Missile Submarines
The United States Navy is reclassifying nineteen Virginia-class submarines as guided-missile boats, days after awarding a 42.1 billion dollar contract for nine more.
USS Georgia decommissioned as first of four cruise missile submarines retires
The United States Navy has decommissioned USS Georgia after more than 42 years of service, retiring the first of four Ohio-class submarines converted from ballistic missile boats into guided missile and special operations platforms.
US Navy awards $76.6bn for fourteen submarines after three-year delay
The United States Navy has awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat and HII $76.6bn in contracts for its next batch of attack and ballistic missile submarines, ending a delay of nearly three years.
Canada picks TKMS for up to twelve submarines
Canada has named TKMS preferred supplier for up to twelve Type 212CD submarines in its largest ever defence procurement.
Canada extends Babcock submarine contract as it awaits new German boats
Canada has extended its maintenance contract with Babcock for its ageing Victoria-class submarines, bridging the gap until new German-built vessels begin arriving from 2032.
JPMorgan puts $24m into rebuilding US shipbuilding
A major US bank is investing 24 million dollars to strengthen domestic shipbuilding, including submarine manufacturing and maritime suppliers.
Hanwha exits Canadian training hub after losing submarine bid to TKMS
Hanwha Ocean is pulling out of a Hamilton, Ontario naval training partnership after Canada chose Germany's TKMS for its multi-billion submarine programme.
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