Rheinmetall, MBDA to Build Laser Weapon for Germany's Navy

Published Jan 6, 2026 6:09 PM by The Maritime Executive

Facing increasing threats from unmanned systems and an ongoing "hybrid warfare" security environment in Europe, Germany's navy is...

Autonomous Vessel Company Buys Metal Shark

Published Jan 6, 2026 4:06 PM by The Maritime Executive

The Miami-based autonomy startup Magnet Defense has acquired longtime aluminum-hull patrol boat builder Metal Shark, maker of a wi...

Published Jan 6, 2026 3:43 PM by The Maritime Executive

An early onset of the cold and harsh winter conditions is playing havoc on shipping across the Great Lakes region. The U.S. Coast...

Published Jan 6, 2026 12:11 PM by The Maritime Executive

The Yemeni Coastguard, which is operated by the Internationally Recognized Government (IRG), has made a large drug seizure in the...

Published Jan 5, 2026 10:50 PM by The Maritime Executive

Notwithstanding the flawless execution of Operation Absolute Resolve to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, Britain is st...

Published Jan 5, 2026 10:42 PM by The Maritime Executive

In the aftermath of the events in Venezuela last weekend, the Pentagon's top leadership has been making the case that a capable na...

Published Jan 5, 2026 4:58 PM by The Maritime Executive

The Venezuela-linked tanker that turned around and fled across the Atlantic after a U.S. interception is still in a slow-speed rac...

Published Jan 5, 2026 2:38 PM by The Maritime Executive

The Maritime Administration has taken over the environmental compliance process for "deepwater port" development from the U.S. Coa...

Published Jan 5, 2026 12:35 PM by The Maritime Executive

The Helsinki Police provided an update on the ongoing investigation into the damage to a subsea telecommunications cable connectin...

Published Jan 4, 2026 11:43 PM by The Maritime Executive

Palau's government has ended a longtime commercial arrangement with its flag registry operator, according to the Island Times. The...