HD Hyundai Samho launched a humanoid PoC to assess ROI, power needs and payload for basic welding and simple transport tasks, working with HD Hyundai Robotics and LG CNS.
Australia will spend A$3.9 billion ($2.8 billion) to progress the Osborne shipyard build in South Australia for AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines, with total costs projected at A$30 billion.
Siemens will build an integrated digital platform for HD KSOE to connect design-to-production workflows, supporting HD Hyundai’s “Future of Shipyard” program targeted for completion by 2030.
Fincantieri and Generative Bionics start a four-year partnership to develop a humanoid welding robot for shipyards, with on-site tests due by end-2026 at Sestri Ponente.
VARD launched NB 977, the first hybrid OECV for Island Offshore, at its Brăila yard on 9 February. The 120 m vessel will support IMR, subsea construction and offshore operations.
HJ Shipbuilding & Construction secured added MRO scope for USNS Amelia Earhart at its Busan Yeongdo yard after a U.S. Navy visit, expanding tasks beyond the original contract.
Davie Defense was awarded a USCG contract to build five Arctic Security Cutters. Two will be built in Finland to support first delivery in 2028, with three planned at Galveston and Port Arthur, Texas.
Samsung Heavy Industries canceled delivery of a crude tanker after the buyer missed the final installment and said vessel No. 2 delivery may change depending on the shipowner’s finances.
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries joins WDS 2026 in Riyadh to pursue Saudi frigate orders, presenting the HDF-6000 and a local-build roadmap, plus an IPP-linked supply-chain MOU with Saudi partners and Korean firms.
