WASHINGTON -- WASS Submarine Systems, a subsidiary of Fincantieri, has secured a significant order from the Indian Navy for the supply of Black Shark Advanced (BSA) heavyweight torpedoes to be deployed on the six Scorpène-class submarines in service with the Indian fleet.

The contract, announced by Fincantieri on December 30, 2025, is valued at over 200 million euros, marking the largest contract in the history of WASS. Deliveries are scheduled between 2028 and 2030, with production taking place at the WASS facility in Livorno, Italy. In addition to the heavyweight torpedoes, the contract includes the supply of launching networks for Scorpène submarines, maintenance equipment, and related spare parts.

The BSA torpedo is already in service with several navies, including Italy, Chile, Indonesia, Malaysia, Portugal, and Singapore.

Source: Fincantieri
Associated URL: https://www.fincantieri.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2025/Fincantieri-Group-WASS-secures-contract-to-supply-torpedoes-to-the-Indian-Navy?_gl=1*lsij7w*_up*MQ..*_ga*ODg4MjI5ODg2LjE3NjcxOTEyNjc.*_ga_NM23K8YMS4*czE3NjcxOTEyNjYkbzEkZzAkdDE3NjcxOTEyNjYkajYwJ

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has announced the award of two contracts between the United States and Finland to build up to six arctic security cutter (ASC) icebreakers--ships designed to break through and navigate ice-covered waters. The contracts were awarded on December 26, 2025, to Rauma Marine Constructions Oy of Rauma, Finland, and Bollinger Shipyards Lockport, L.L.C. of Lockport, Louisiana.

The contract with Rauma Marine Constructions Oy includes up to two ASCs to be built in Finland, with delivery of the first vessel expected in 2028. The contract with Bollinger Shipyards includes up to four ASCs to be built in the United States, with delivery of the first domestically built cutter expected in 2029.

The build plan is intended to take immediate advantage of Finland’s icebreaker expertise while coordinating the eventual onshoring of that expertise in the United States. According to the USCG, the ASCs will defend U.S. sovereignty, secure critical shipping lanes, protect energy and mineral resources, and counter adversarial presence in the Arctic region.

Source: U.S. Coast Guard
Associated URL: https://www.dcms.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/Assistant-Commandant-for-Acquisitions-CG-9/Newsroom/Latest-Acquisition-News/Article/4368417/coast-guard-awards-contracts-to-build-arctic-security-cutters/

PASCAGOULA, MS - On December 29, 2025, HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding division delivered the Ted Stevens (DDG 128), an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer, to the U.S. Navy. The Ted Stevens features the AN/SPY-6 radar system and Aegis Baseline 10 combat system.

The delivery reflects Ingalls' strong momentum in meeting the Navy's growing demand, with four more Flight III destroyers under construction and several others in early planning stages. The company is also implementing a distributed shipbuilding initiative to enhance production capabilities and meet delivery timelines.

Source: HII
Associated URL: https://hii.com/news/hii-delivers-destroyer-ted-stevens-ddg-128-to-u-s-navy/