Lithuania, Norway sign naval cooperation deal to develop next-generation warships

US sounds out Korean shipbuilders on Navy warships

The US has officially reached out to major South Korean shipbuilders to assess their naval vessel design and construction capabilities in a sign that Washington is looking to deepen shipbuilding cooperation with Seoul under the MASGA initiative. According to defense industry sources Wednesday, the Pentagon and the US Navy recently sent requests for information, or RFIs, to HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and Hanwha Ocean for combat vessels. In response, the two companies submitted information last m

South Korea and NATO intend to conclude an agreement on weapons procurement rules

A basic procurement agreement would provide legal and institutional foundations for Korean companies to access NATO joint procurement programs

U.S. asks South Korean shipbuilders about Navy work

U.S. asks South Korean shipbuilders about Navy work

South Korea and NATO begin defense pact talks

South Korea and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) have begun negotiations on a framework agreement that could allow South Korean companies to gain access to the alliance’s joint defense procurement market, which is estimated to be worth around 15 trillion won (approximately 9.9 billion), AzerNEWS reports.

New risks lurk for Korea-US shipbuilding partnership

New risks lurk for Korea-US shipbuilding partnership

Poland signs $4.8B deal for three Saab A26 submarines

Poland signed a 4.83 billion contract with Sweden’s Saab on June 29, 2026, for three A26 Blekinge-class submarines under its long-running Orka program, completing seven months of tense negotiations that at several points threatened to collapse over industrial offset demands, and delivering NATO its most significant Baltic Sea undersea capability expansion since the Cold War. []

Defense industrial base kicks into high gear for US, Europe

The United States and Europe made several defense contracting announcements this week at the NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey, totaling approximately 3 billion that will improve the military capabilities of countries on both sides of the Atlantic. While many of the deals will take years to fully complete, the push is a part of the []...Click to read more

Marco Polo Marine bags long-term Siemens Gamesa CSOV deal

Singapore-based offshore vessel player and shipyard Marco Polo Marine has signed a multi-year framework agreement with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy for the deployment of two commissioning service operation vessels in the Asia-Pacific region. The deal, struck through Marco Polo Marine’s PKR Offshore unit, will cover Siemens Gamesa projects in Taiwan on a non-exclusive basis, with

Harmonizing USMCA: Enhancing customs to facilitate US-Mexico competitiveness

With the 2026 USMCA review underway, negotiating authorities should focus on strengthening the mechanisms that promote trade facilitation: customs. The post Harmonizing USMCA: Enhancing customs to facilitate US-Mexico competitiveness appeared first on Atlantic Council.

Can Türkiye replace Norway as Malaysia’s naval partner?

The latest dispute between Malaysia and Norway regarding the cancellation of the export license for the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) has evolved beyond a mere disagreement over a con...

Defense industrial base goes into overdrive for US and European production

The United States and Europe made several defense contracting announcements this week at the NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey, totaling approximately 3 billion that will improve the military capabilities of countries on both sides of the Atlantic. While many of the deals will take years to fully complete, the push is a part of the []

Dutch to announce over €3 billion in defence deals at NATO forum, minister says

By Andrew GrayANKARA, July 6 (Reuters) - The Netherlands will announce defence deals and plans worth more than 3 billion (3.43 billion) at a NATO forum in Ankara on Tuesday that precedes a summit of the alliance’s political leaders, Dutch Defence Minister Dilan Yesilgoz told Reuters.In an interview in the Turkish capital on Monday, Yesilgoz said the announcements would include partnerships with Belgium on air defence and with Britain on naval ships. She said the Netherlands was also looking to engage in more joint projects with Germany.

Canada picks German firm for new submarine fleet, South Korean competitor loses out

In a closely watched outcome, Canada on Monday chose a major German defence contractor over its South Korean competitor to build a US multibillion-dollar fleet of submarines, as mid-tier nations increasingly work together in the face of a less reliable United States. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said that Ottawa chose Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS)’s package over Hanwha Ocean Company’s. The move is expected to strengthen ties between Canada and Nato, which is holding a two-day summit...

Poland signs $4.8 billion submarine deal with Sweden's Saab, deepens Baltic Sea defense cooperation

Swedish defense company Saab announced on June 29 that it had signed a 4.83 billion contract with Poland to supply three A26 submarines, as Poland and Sweden deepen defense cooperation under the Baltic Sea Pact.

Canada Picks Germany’s TKMS for 12 Submarines in Its Largest Defence Deal Ever

Canada selected Germany's TKMS to build up to 12 submarines in its largest-ever defence deal, PM Carney announced at CFB Halifax on Monday. The estimated 40-50 billion deal, made with NATO ally Norway, delivers Arctic-capable vessels by 2034 and marks a strategic turn toward European allies.

Korea, NATO to begin talks on procurement deal as Seoul eyes major defense market

Korea, NATO to begin talks on procurement deal as Seoul eyes major defense market

Poland signs deal to buy three Saab A26 submarines in major Baltic Sea pact

Poland signs deal to buy three Saab A26 submarines in major Baltic Sea pact

General : MINDEF Shortlists Four Nations For LCS Anti-ship Missile Replacement

KLUANG, June 28 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) has shortlisted four countries as possible suppliers of an anti-ship missile system for the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) project after Norway cancelled the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) procurement.

South Korea's president calls for 'speedier cooperation' at NATO defense forum in Türkiye

NATO's know-how and South Korea's production capacity and technological prowess will strengthen both sides' security, says Lee Jae Myung

Canada to buy 12 hi-tech German submarines after bidding war

TKMS beats South Korean rival to multibillion-dollar contract that will deepen Canada’s Nato tiesCanada has selected a German consortium to build a dozen cutting-edge submarines in one of the country’s largest-ever defence contracts that will further deepen its Nato ties before a crucial summit this week.On Monday the prime minister, Mark Carney, announced the winner of a tightly contested battle for the lucrative government contract to replace their fleet of ageing, secondhand subs, most of which are undergoing maintenance. Continue reading...

Pentagon Official Says Navy Needs More Drone Boats

By Ben Wolfgang (The Washington Times) The U.S. Navy and its defense industry partners are moving beyond the prototyping phase and toward production o...

Poland Enters ‘Next Stage’ of Talks on Hosting Permanent US Military Base

Talks between Poland and the US on establishing a permanent American military base have advanced, with the Pentagon reviewing available forces. Warsaw says a lasting US presence would strengthen NATO’s eastern flank and deter threats, despite recent uncertainty over Washington’s long-term commitment to European security and shifting plans for US troop deployments in Poland.

Turkmenistan, Damen Shipyards discuss shipbuilding cooperation

Turkmenistan, Damen Shipyards discuss shipbuilding cooperation