Anti-Submarine Warfare

NATO’s Joint Warfare Centre is using Ukrainian forces and unmanned surface vessels in adversarial red-team exercises to test alliance tactics and accelerate adaptation. The activity points to capability priorities in counter-drone defense, unmanned maritime systems, and anti-submarine warfare, but identifies no solicitation, award, funding amount, or procurement timeline.

On October 8, 2026, Germany’s Bundestag approved funding for four additional F128 frigates, bringing the total to eight. This expansion follows the cancellation of the F126 program and is critical for bolstering anti-submarine warfare capabilities, with significant implications for contractors involved in naval defense supply chains and related support services.

Lockheed Martin intends to acquire Ultra Maritime, expanding its maritime defense capabilities for $3.5 billion. This acquisition emphasizes anti-submarine warfare technology, potentially impacting procurement strategies for the U.S. Navy and allied forces.