Sea

HII’s FF(X) frigate has passed its critical design review milestone. The US Navy and Ingalls are now conducting pre-production work while foreign frigate options remain under study.

Kongsberg has secured $404 million for Naval Strike Missile production. The contract covers launcher units, weapon control systems, support equipment, and sustainment through 2034.

Pakistan’s Hangor submarine has completed its first live missile firing. The test moves the Chinese-built class from induction towards operational weapons activity.

Lyntris has qualified a critical SPY-6 radar hardware assembly component. The two-year programme establishes an additional production source for a thermally important part as Raytheon increases manufacturing capacity across the naval radar family.

Italy has formally launched its next-generation DDX destroyer programme today. The €3.7bn package covers development, production, logistics work, advanced combat systems, and initial support for up to two Italian Navy ships.

Plymouth has secured £50 million for maritime autonomy growth plans. The approved programme could unlock another £34 million from industry and local partners while creating nearly 1,000 jobs.

CBG Systems has secured an $83 million Hunter frigate contract. The Tasmanian supplier will provide fire, thermal, and acoustic insulation across the first three Batch 1 ships.

GDIT will continue engineering support for Navy Mk 41 launchers. The $22.4 million option covers component upgrades, inspection, testing, and delivery at five US locations through October 2027.

Britain and America have fired a torpedo from uncrewed Excalibur. The AUKUS trial moves the Royal Navy’s experimental XLUUV into heavyweight weapon release testing.