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February 6, 2026
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MK 38 Close-In Weapon System Receives Major Caliber Enhancement

After more than three decades without a caliber change, the US Navy’s MK 38 weapon system is being reinvented with its fourth-generation upgrade. The MK 38 MOD 4 swaps...

February 6, 2026
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Inside the Columbia-Class SSBN Powering US Strategic Deterrence

Deep below the surface, beyond observation and reach, the United States is building the next foundation of its nuclear deterrent. The Columbia-class submarine is a new-generation strategic platform designed...

February 4, 2026
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Denmark Clears Acquisition of Five Arctic Patrol Ships for Greenland

Denmark has formally approved plans to build five Arctic patrol vessels following a decision by the Defence Conciliation Circle, strengthening surveillance and maritime security around Greenland. Construction will follow...

February 3, 2026
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Colombia Takes Delivery of New Locally Built Patrol Vessel

COTECMAR, Colombia’s state-owned naval shipyard, has officially delivered an Ocean Patrol Vessel to the Colombian Navy, advancing a shipbuilding program that has been underway since 2016. The delivery of...

February 2, 2026
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Norway Moves Ahead With Two More Advanced Submarines

Norway has approved plans to buy two more advanced 212CD-class submarines, strengthening the Royal Norwegian Navy’s underwater fleet as security concerns grow across Northern Europe and the High North....

February 1, 2026
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Canada Nears $45B Naval Deal as South Korea Offers Subs

Canada has intensified defense engagement with South Korea as it moves closer to a final decision on the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP), a roughly USD 45 billion effort...

February 1, 2026
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UK Navy Studies Aster Missile Use with Mk41 VLS Systems

The British Ministry of Defence is preparing to commission MBDA UK Limited to evaluate whether the Aster missile family can be deployed from the Mk41 Vertical Launching System, a...

January 30, 2026
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Spain’s F100 Frigate MLU Gets $1.7B US Approval

Washington has cleared a $1.7 billion arms sale to Spain to support a comprehensive mid-life modernization of the Spanish Navy’s F100-class frigates, according to a US State Department announcement....

January 29, 2026
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Singapore’s 2nd Victoria-Class Warship Keel Laid

Singapore’s shipbuilder ST Engineering has completed the keel-laying of the second Victoria-class Multi-Role Combat Vessel for the Republic of Singapore Navy, signaling continued progress on one of the country’s...

January 27, 2026
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Navantia Launches Construction of UK FSS Modules

Construction activity has officially commenced at Navantia’s Puerto Real shipyard in Spain for the United Kingdom’s Fleet Solid Support program, as production of key ship modules gets underway. The...