DATUM Tests ÇAMD Multi-purpose Mini Submarine Underwater
DATUM, founded in İTÜ, completed the unmanned deep diving function tests for its ÇAMD multi-purpose mini submarine, which was displayed at SAHA EXPO 2026.
submarine News
Navy / Maritime
Navy / Maritime
Pakistani Navy Commissions First Hangor-class Submarine
PNS Hangor diesel-electric submarine, the lead ship in a class of eight, built by China, has been commissioned into service in a ceremony held at Sanya.
Navy / Maritime
US Navy Drops Repair Effort for USS Boise Attack Submarine
The US Navy plans to deactivate the Los Angeles-class nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Boise (SSN-764) after a decade of no results from repair efforts.
Navy / Maritime
US Navy awards $15.38bn Columbia-class submarine contract
A $15.38bn contract pushes the Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine programme into a decisive production phase, securing the future US nuclear deterrent.
Navy / Maritime
Communication
TÜBİTAK BİLGEM Develops Communication Buoys for Submarines
TÜBİTAK BİLGEM is developing AUAG, a submarine-launched buoy to establish communication with other units above the surface without needing onboard antennas.
Navy / Maritime
French Navy’s De Grasse SSN enters critical sea trials phase
France’s fourth Barracuda-class nuclear attack submarine De Grasse (S638), has begun sea trials. Naval Group confirmed the delivery to French Navy in 2026.
Navy / Maritime
Norway Expands Type 212CD Submarine Order to Six Units
The Norwegian Navy has added two more submarines to its order for Type 212CD AIP submarines from German shipbuilder TKMS, increasing the total count to six.
Navy / Maritime
Expo and Air Show
DIMDEX 2026: M23 Shows T-series Special Forces Submarine
Italian submarine builder known for small-sized designs, M23, displayed the T-series special forces delivery submarine alongside the C-series for Qatar.
Navy / Maritime
Sensors
L3Harris to Provide New Towed Sonars for USN Submarines
The US Navy has awarded a contract to L3Harris for the production of TB-29C long-range towed sonar arrays on submarines, an improvement on TB-29A sonars.
Navy / Maritime
North Korea unveils nuclear-powered strategic submarine
North Korea’s state run Korean Central News Agency unveiled first domestically built nuclear-powered strategic submarine hull under construction on dry dock.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
Engine and Transmission
Türkiye’s ULAQ USV enters naval service with local engine
Türkiye’s ULAQ USV has entered naval service, combining shallow-water and open-sea operations, a locally produced engine and an export record to Qatar.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
Naval platforms enter service as exports and builds advance
Multiple naval platforms for the Turkish Navy and partner states entered service, alongside new construction milestones and updated defence export figures.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
Turkish Naval Industry Delivers Five Platforms Abroad
Türkiye marks an unofficial Maritime Day with a rare concentration of naval milestones, combining export deliveries, newbuilds and commissioning ceremonies.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
Ukraine Hits Russian Kilo-class Submarine with Kamikaze UUV
The strike on the Kilo-class submarine adds a new layer of threat on the Russian Navy’s end, not on top of but below Ukraine’s existing fleet of armed USVs.
Analysis
Navy / Maritime
Engine and Transmission
TMRS Energy enters nuclear field with rare elements focus
Founded by Baykar Chairman Selçuk Bayraktar, TMRS Enerji has entered the nuclear field with a broad registered scope that includes rare and strategic elements.
Navy / Maritime
Engine and Transmission
Rolls-Royce’s CASP Deal Signals Stronger AUKUS Momentum
Rolls-Royce’s $400 million CASP agreement follows Washington’s renewed backing for AUKUS and signals reinforced assurance in the trilateral submarine programme.
Global Defence Trend Brief
- 15:00 US Army expands long-range precision fires production planning - The US Army is increasing investment in production capacity for long-range precision fires programme...
- 15:00 European air defence modernisation shifts toward integrated networks - European governments are increasingly linking national air defence assets into broader integrated ne...
- 15:00 China strengthens unmanned maritime surveillance capabilities - China continues expanding its portfolio of maritime surveillance drones to improve situational aware...
- 15:00 Japan accelerates hardened infrastructure development - Japan is investing in hardened facilities, protected storage sites and dispersed operating locations...
- 15:00 Autonomous underwater systems gain role in critical infrastructure security - Navies are increasingly deploying autonomous underwater vehicles to monitor and protect undersea cab...
- 15:00 Counter-drone systems increasingly combine kinetic and electronic effects - Military organisations are fielding layered counter-drone architectures that integrate electronic wa...
- 15:00 Hypersonic weapon proliferation drives demand for space-based tracking - Defence agencies are accelerating development of space-based sensor constellations capable of provid...
- 15:00 Military logistics automation becomes mainstream procurement priority - Armed forces are expanding procurement of autonomous logistics vehicles and AI-assisted supply syste...
- 15:00 Collaborative combat aircraft concepts reshape force structure planning - Air forces are increasingly designing future force structures around combinations of crewed aircraft...
- 15:00 Industrial resilience becomes strategic requirement for defence suppliers - Governments are placing growing emphasis on supply-chain security, surge production capability and m...
- 09:00 US Air Force expands Collaborative Combat Aircraft testing - The US Air Force is increasing flight testing and integration work for Collaborative Combat Aircraft...
- 09:00 European defence spending increasingly targets ammunition resilience - European governments are directing additional defence funding toward ammunition production, stockpil...
- 09:00 China advances military satellite constellation deployment - China continues expanding military satellite constellations designed to enhance communications, navi...
- 09:00 Japan strengthens distributed missile force posture - Japan is expanding deployment of mobile missile units and support infrastructure across remote islan...
- 09:00 Autonomous surface vessels gain importance in fleet operations - Navies are integrating autonomous surface vessels into surveillance, reconnaissance and maritime sec...
- 09:00 Counter-drone procurement shifts toward scalable architectures - Military organisations are increasingly procuring counter-drone systems built around open architectu...
- 09:00 Hypersonic defence programmes focus on persistent target custody - Defence agencies are prioritising sensor networks capable of maintaining continuous tracking of mano...
- 09:00 AI-assisted command systems gain momentum in military planning - Armed forces are accelerating adoption of AI-assisted command-and-control systems designed to improv...
- 09:00 Collaborative autonomy emerges as key defence technology trend - Military planners increasingly view teams of autonomous systems operating cooperatively as a major f...
- 09:00 Production capacity increasingly shapes defence export competitiveness - Countries evaluating defence acquisitions are placing greater weight on supplier production capacity...
