WB and Kongsberg to jointly develop autonomous maritime systems September 09, 2026 WB Electronics, part of Poland's WB Group, and Norway's Kongsberg have signed a cooperation agreement to develop unmanned maritime systems. The companies aim to jointly create autonomous platforms equipped with reconnaissance systems, communications, command-and-control solutions, and weapon systems.
HII to award up to $900M to Path Robotics, GrayMatter Robotics September 07, 2026 The signed agreements are designed to accelerate the development and deployment of advanced physical AI automation across US Navy shipbuilding programs, including aircraft carriers, submarines, destroyers, amphibious ships, future frigates and unmanned surface vessels.
Airbus Helicopters and Terma deepen partnership on Danish defence August 19, 2026 Danish defence technology company Terma and Airbus Helicopters have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand their industrial partnership. The agreement covers advanced manufacturing, electronic warfare system integration, research and development, and maintenance, repair and overhaul services.
Nelco partners with Elveo on next-gen D2D, IoT connectivity August 18, 2026 Under the agreement, Nelco will bring reliable, next-generation connectivity and compute solutions directly from Elveo’s satellites in space to varied sectors, including automotive, maritime, energy and government in India and South Asian markets.
Rheinmetall partners with Space Norway on maritime space surveillance August 17, 2026 The cooperation covers satellite communications, sensors and mission systems, as well as their integration into higher-level command and information systems. The objective is to develop future capabilities for customers in Germany and other allied nations.
US space tech startup Array Labs raises $21 million August 14, 2026 The investment round was anchored by Mitsubishi Electric Corporation. Array Labs and Mitsubishi Electric have also entered into a partnership to develop and bring to market satellite-based maritime and aircraft tracking services for customers in Asia-Pacific.
Rocket Lab to acquire Iridium in $8 billion deal July 01, 2026 The transaction will give Rocket Lab an immediate foothold in space-based applications, including both proprietary and standards-based satellite Internet of Things (IoT) and direct-to-device (D2D), PNT, and critical safety-of-life services.
Ubotica raises $11M to scale real-time maritime intelligence June 24, 2026 The investment will accelerate the commercial rollout of Irish firm Ubotica’s Live Maritime Intelligence platform, which enables governments and maritime agencies to detect emerging threats across maritime territories in real time.
Garuda partners with Extensee SAS to deploy Flexrotor UAVs June 17, 2026 Under the MoU, the two companies will deploy Airbus Flexrotor UAVs across international markets, leveraging Extensee’s end-to-end operational capabilities with Garuda Aerospace’s drone technology expertise.
Cellula, Metron sign agreement to advance US undersea capability June 16, 2026 The 10-year agreement brings together Cellula Robotics’commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) long-endurance autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) platforms with Metron’s adaptive mission autonomy and undersea warfare and maritime domain expertise.
Clear Robotics raises $1.75M to build zero-emission autonomous vessels June 08, 2026 The company operates a fleet of all-electric, AI-optimized unmanned surface vessels to solve maritime infrastructure challenges. By utilizing AI for autonomous navigation and data analytics, it ensures operational efficiency without manual intervention.
Cellula partners with Integer to advance undersea operations June 08, 2026 The agreement establishes a cooperative framework to layer Integer Technologies’ DIGIT COMMAND operator software with Cellula Robotics’ mission control software for its advanced unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) platforms.
Kongsberg and Mesko expand cooperation around the Piorun system May 22, 2026 During the Defence24 Days conference in Warsaw, Norwegian Kongsberg and Polish Mesko announced a strategic partnership focused on integrating the Piorun missile system with the Protector RS6 and RS4 remote weapon stations. The information was later published on Kongsberg’s website.
ICEYE delivers MikroSAR system to Polish Armed Forces May 19, 2026 Each satellite in the constellation carries a SAR radar that emits microwave pulses and turns their reflections into detailed images with a resolution as fine as 25 cm.
Online Oceans raises $5.3M to scale autonomous maritime systems May 15, 2026 The new funding will be used to scale manufacturing, support deployments and expand the UK-based company’s ability to serve growing demand across defence and commercial markets.
Hanwha, Magnet Defense formalize MUSV strategic partnership May 01, 2026 Under the terms of the MOU, the companies will work to jointly build a 38-meter MUSV, configure vessel capabilities, develop state-of-the-art AI-driven robotic shipyards, and collaborate on advanced AI software for improving autonomy.
NEC to supply defense equipment for three Australian frigates April 30, 2026 Under this contract, Japan’s NEC Corporation will provide equipment including underwater-related equipment such as surface ship sonars as well as communications and navigation-related equipment.
Rina, Hanwha to advance battery-hybrid propulsion systems April 27, 2026 The partnership brings together Hanwha’s expertise in propulsion, energy storage and systems integration with Rina’s regulatory and certification know-how, fostering the development and adoption of next-generation propulsion solutions for the maritime sector.
Indra signs new contract with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace April 24, 2026 This is the second series of submarines to be equipped by Indra with its latest generation fully digital electronic warfare systems and state-of-the-art navigation radar, bringing the total number of platforms fitted with these capabilities to 12.
GE Aerospace partners with IAF to establish engine depot April 21, 2026 The depot facility for F404 -IN20 engines will be owned, operated and maintained by Indian Air Force (IAF) with GE Aerospace providing technical inputs, training, support staff and supply of necessary spares and specialized equipment.
Gander raises $1.1 million to build search and rescue robots April 17, 2026 Current rescue protocols depend on human reaction time, visual searches and manual deployment of rescue swimmers, a process measured in minutes or hours when every second counts. Gander Robotics’ Autonomous Rescue Swimmer (ARS) is designed to change that equation.
Cicor sees strong Aerospace & Defence demand, expects organic recovery in 2026 April 14, 2026 Swiss EMS provider Cicor reported solid order intake in the first quarter of 2026, supported by continued strength in the Aerospace & Defence (A&D) segment and new customer wins.
India signs $47M contract for Russian air defence system April 13, 2026 The USD 47 million contract for the procurement of Tunguska Air Defence Missile Systems for the Indian Army was signed with JSC Rosoboronexport, Russia’s state intermediary agency for the export/import of defense and dual-use products, technologies and services.
Northrop awarded contract modification for SEWIP Block 3 system April 01, 2026 SEWIP Block 3 is a US Navy program that uses advanced electronic attack to protect surface ships from missiles, improving ship survivability.
Kongsberg expands operations in Norway March 31, 2026 Norwegian defence company Kongsberg is hiring approximately 30 engineers in Fredrikstad, and establishing a presence in the city for the first time.
Cochin Shipyard, HBL advance e-mobility for maritime sector March 31, 2026 The collaboration will focus on the development of advanced marine batteries, battery management systems, electric motors, power electronics and charging infrastructure. The JV aims to cater to both Indian and international markets.
Mirai raises $4.2M to build autonomous maritime systems March 13, 2026 Italian company Mirai Robotics’ systems are designed to enable persistent surveillance, patrolling, monitoring, and control, reducing human exposure to risk and lowering operational costs compared to traditional models.
GA-ASI develops long-range weapons capabilities for MQ-9B March 02, 2026 So far, GA-ASI has performed all the performance analytics and is confident in MQ-9 B’s ability to carry long-range weapons over long distances, while providing a measure of persistence and endurance.
Stark boosts European footprint with R&D hub in Ukraine and office in Greece February 16, 2026 German defence technology company Stark has announced the opening of an R&D hub in Ukraine and a regional office in Greece, marking a strategic expansion across Europe.
Kongsberg secures RWS order for German and Swedish CAVS 6x6 programme February 06, 2026 Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has signed a contract with Patria for the delivery of Protector Remote Weapon Stations (RWS) to the German and Swedish Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) 6x6 programme.
Kongsberg secures counter-UAS contract in Poland February 04, 2026 Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has been awarded a contract worth approximately NOK 16 billion (EUR 1.4 billion) to supply counter-unmanned aerial systems (CUAS) to Poland.
BAE-linked teams win contracts for Link 16 radios and Typhoon AESA radar January 29, 2026 BAE Systems-linked teams have been awarded two defence electronics contracts covering tactical radio systems and fighter radar production, according to information published on the companies’ official channels. The awards include a U.S. Navy contract for Link 16-enabled MIDS JTRS radio terminals and a UK Ministry of Defence order for ECRS Mk2 AESA radars for the Royal Air Force’s Eurofighter Typhoon fleet.