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16 July

Saab to Deliver Combat Systems for Germany’s New MEKO A-200 Frigates

TKMS has awarded Saab a contract to deliver and integrate combat systems aboard four new MEKO A-200 DEU-class frigates for the German Navy.

16 July

Ethan M. Encarnacion

German Firms Test USV That Launches From Submarine Torpedo Tubes

Two German firms have demonstrated a drone boat designed to emerge from submarine torpedo tubes, completing sea trials that validate the concept in real maritime conditions.

16 July

Christine Casimiro

Rheinmetall, Space Norway Expand Space-Based Maritime Domain Awareness Partnership

Rheinmetall and Space Norway are expanding their collaboration on space-based capabilities, covering the maritime domain through a signed memorandum of understanding.

16 July

Hugin Superior unmanned underwater system

Jodesz Gavilan

US Taps Kongsberg, Oceaneering to Develop New Extra-Large Undersea Vehicle

The US Department of Defense has selected Kongsberg and Oceaneering to develop an extra large uncrewed undersea vehicle for future US Navy missions.

15 July

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Ghostworks’ New Tech Pushes Naval Vessels Beyond One Job

A new remote-pilot autonomy system aims to give a single surface vessel the flexibility to take on multiple missions without taking humans out of the decision-making process.

14 July

Rojoef Manuel

TOTE to Lead US Navy’s Medium Landing Ship Construction Under $2.2B Deal

The Pentagon has awarded TOTE Services a $2.2-billion contract to streamline construction management and processes supporting the US Navy’s ongoing Medium Landing Ship program.

14 July

USS Jack H Lucas (DDG-125), the US Navy's first Flight III variant Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, is seen sailing the waters. A plain blue sky serves as the background.

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Christens 81st Arleigh Burke Destroyer

The US Navy has christened its 81st Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, the USS George M. Neal (DDG 131), in Mississippi, as program partner HII prepares the vessel for admittance into service.

14 July

Ethan M. Encarnacion

US Sends Attack USVs Into Combat Against Iran for First Time

The US has used one-way attack USVs in combat for the first time, striking a submarine and ship maintenance facility at Iran's Bandar Abbas Naval Base.

14 July