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US streamlines Pentagon's weapon acquisition amid global threats

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 7, 2025

On Friday, U.S. Secretary Pete Hegseth will unveil major changes in the way the Pentagon buys weapons. This will allow the military to acquire technology more quickly as global threats grow. Hegseth will address industry leaders, military officers…

South Korean officials question the feasibility of building a nuclear submarine at US shipyards

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 6, 2025

Philly Shipyard, owned by South Korea in the United States, does not have the capacity to build ships at the moment. Kim Min-seok, the Prime Minister of South Korea, said this on Thursday at a hearing in parliament. Donald Trump, the U.S. president, wrote on Twitter last week about his remarks.

State Dept. says that Chinese sanctions against Hanwha US shipbuilding units are meant to 'coerce South Korea'.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 16, 2025

The Chinese sanctions on U.S. Hanwha Ocean affiliates this week are intended to undermine South Korea's cooperation with the United States and "to force" Washington's Asian allies, according to a spokesperson for the U.S. State Department on Friday.

Trump and Finland’s Stubb approve a deal for icebreaker vessels

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 9, 2025

U.S. president Donald Trump and his Finnish counterpart Alexander Stubb signed an agreement Thursday that will allow the U.S. Coast Guard up to eleven icebreakers to enhance U.S. security in the Arctic. Trump and Stubb established friendly relations since Trump gained power in January.

Bild reports that Rheinmetall wants to buy German shipbuilder NVL.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 27, 2025

Bild, citing sources in the industry, reported Wednesday that Rheinmetall, a defence group, wants to buy German shipbuilder Naval Vessels Luerssen. Bild reports that the Luerssen family who owns the shipbuilder plan to divest their military shipyards located in Hamburg…

What are the likely topics of discussion at the US-South Korea Summit?

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 25, 2025

U.S. president Donald Trump hosted South Korean president Lee Jae Myung at Washington on Monday for their first meeting after they struck a deal last month that lowered U.S. duties on the Asian ally from 25% to 15%. Trump said that he would…

What are the likely topics of discussion at the US-South Korea Summit?

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 22, 2025

Donald Trump, the U.S. president, will host South Korean President Lee Jae Myung for their first meeting in Washington on Monday. The two countries had struck a deal on trade last month that reduced U.S. duties on the Asian ally from 25% to 15%. Alongside trade, U.S.

Greek defence industry plans are based on anti-drone systems

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 5, 2025

In just a few minutes, a new anti-drone Greek system showed what it was capable of. Centauros, a system developed by the European Union, was tested in the Red Sea last year. It detected and quickly destroyed two aerial drones fired by Yemeni…

South Korea: The 'Make America Shipbuilding Great Again Package' is key to a trade agreement, South Korea says

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 31, 2025

South Korean Finance minister Koo Yun Cheol stated on Thursday that the U.S.-South Korea tariff agreement hinged on a partnership package for shipbuilding titled "Make America Shipbuilding Great Again". Koo stated that South Korean shipbuilders…

South Korea offers package of shipbuilding and other services to US trade deals in order to push for a deal

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 29, 2025

Koo Yun Cheol, South Korean Finance minister, said on Tuesday that he will seek a trade agreement with mutual benefits when he meets U.S. Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent this week for discussions. This is just days before the August 1 deadline to avoid tariffs expires.

European Defence Stocks Rise on NATO Spending Promise

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 26, 2025

The shares of European defence companies rose on Thursday, after NATO leaders supported the demand for increased defence spending by U.S. president Donald Trump on Wednesday. At 0814 GMT on Friday, German company Rheinmetall, and Italian Fincantieri…

Taiwan completes the first sea trials for a domestically-made submarine in defense milestone

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 17, 2025

Taiwan has completed its maiden sea test for its first submarine developed domestically on Tuesday. This is a major milestone in a project that aims to strengthen deterrence and protect vital sea routes in case of war. Taiwan, which China claims…

Wall Street Journal, March 7, 2019

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 7, 2025

These are the most popular stories from the Wall Street Journal. These stories have not been verified and we cannot vouch their accuracy. SpaceX's Starship rocket exploded in the space on Thursday, just minutes after it lifted off from Texas. The FAA halted air traffic in some parts of Florida.

Thyssenkrupp will hold a shareholder meeting before the spin-off of its warship division, CEO tells Podcast

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 25, 2025

Thyssenkrupp will hold an extraordinary general assembly to complete a spin-off in the warship division in this calendar year. This was revealed by Chief Executive Miguel Lopez in a podcast published on Tuesday. Lopez, speaking on a podcast by the German newspaper WAZ…

Fincantieri, Italy's cruise ship manufacturer, wins a $9 billion order from Norwegian Line.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 5, 2025

Norwegian Line Holdings and Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri announced on Wednesday that they had reached an agreement for four new cruise ships. A source familiar with the matter estimated that this deal was worth approximately 9 billion euros (9.34 billion dollars).

Financial Times - Jan 30

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 30, 2025

These are the most popular stories from the Financial Times. These stories have not been verified and we cannot vouch their accuracy. -British car parts group Dowlais agrees $1.49 bln U.S. -Harland & Wolff’s new Spanish owner Navantia will invest…

Thyssenkrupp states a number of firms interested in marine department

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 9, 2025

engine maker Deutz wanted to take it over. saying Deutz was among the companies that had actually submitted a. non-binding deal for TKMS at the end of last year, including the. move would help Deutz to establish a new business area. We can confirm that several business have revealed.

Financial Times - Dec 23

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 22, 2024

These are the most popular stories from the Financial Times. These stories have not been verified and we cannot vouch for the accuracy of these reports. The British Chambers of Commerce have called on the Prime Minister Keir starmer to agree…

Thyssenkrupp says pursuing spin-off for marine division

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 17, 2024

A spokesperson for Thyssenkrupp said that a spinoff was the best option to divest its defence business. This came after a German paper reported on Tuesday that several bidders had submitted offers for the unit. Carlyle, the German state lender…

Fincantieri Sparkle and Telecom Italia join forces to protect submarine cables

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 17, 2024

Fincantieri, an Italian company, and Sparkle, a unit of Telecom Italia that deals with submarine cables and surveillance systems for telecommunications cable networks in the oceans have agreed on developing solutions to monitor and protect these cables.
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