Anduril wades into traditional shipbuilding arena with major submarine play

Today’s defense news features significant developments in military production, international collaborations, and sanctions. From submarine manufacturing to fighter jet deliveries, these stories highlight ongoing shifts in global defense strategies.

Anduril Enters Shipbuilding with Submarine Component Plant

Defense One reports that Anduril plans to build critical components for Virginia-class submarines at a new facility near Baltimore, with operations starting in 2030. This $6.6 billion effort includes a $3.7 billion investment from Anduril and a $2.9 billion U.S. Navy contract. The U.S. government will hold approximately a 40% stake in a new Anduril subsidiary operating the shipyard, which aims to accelerate submarine production by supplying components to prime contractors.

Russia Receives New Su-34 Fighter-Bombers

Defence Blog reports that Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation delivered a new batch of Su-34 fighter-bombers to the Russian Aerospace Forces, the second such delivery this year. While the exact number was not specified by Rostec, defense analyst Guy Plopsky suggests at least two, and possibly four, jets were included. These aircraft completed all factory tests before deployment, following seven Su-34 deliveries in 2025 and a previous batch in July.

HD Hyundai Partners with Croatia for Naval Projects

Naval News reports that HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and Croatia’s Iskra Shipyard signed an agreement to support Croatia’s Multirole Corvette procurement program and broader naval collaboration. The partnership, formalized on October 1st, will leverage HD Hyundai’s design and production capabilities with Iskra Shipyard’s domestic manufacturing and infrastructure. This cooperation extends beyond corvettes to a wider portfolio of surface warship projects, aiming to establish a resilient local supply chain.

EU Approves Record Sanctions Against Russia

Kyiv Post Defense reports that EU ambassadors approved sanctions against approximately 1,650 individuals and entities, primarily targeting Russia’s military-industrial complex. This includes 743 individuals and 826 entities linked to Russia’s defense industry, along with 77 people from occupied Ukrainian territories. These measures, awaiting formal adoption, represent the largest single set of EU sanctions since February 2022, aiming to restrict Russia’s ability to wage war.

Ukraine’s National Guard Rescues Kittens with Drones

Kyiv Post Defense reports that Ukraine’s Eleventh National Guard Brigade used heavy hexadrones in ‘Operation Tiger’ to evacuate one cat and five kittens from Oleshky on October 5th and 6th. Lightweight, drone-transportable cages were dropped in the besieged city as part of a wider drone aid effort. A heavy bomber drone, typically used for munitions, recovered a cage with the animals and transported them over 10 kilometers to a Guard forward base.

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