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August 11, 2026
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Hanwha targets Austal’s American shipbuilding unit

Hanwha Defense USA is considering a major expansion of its American naval shipbuilding activities through a proposed acquisition of Austal USA. The company has submitted a non-binding and conditional...

August 10, 2026
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$900M HII deals target smarter Navy production

HII is accelerating the use of robotics and physical AI in US Navy shipbuilding through agreements worth up to $900 million with GrayMatter Robotics and Path Robotics. The seven-year...

August 9, 2026
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Exploring the Type 212CD next-gen attack submarine

The Type 212CD represents a new generation of conventional submarines developed by thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and Norway’s Defence Materiel Agency for the German and Norwegian navies. It builds on...

August 5, 2026
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Next Virginia subs gain guided missile role

The US Navy has taken a significant step toward strengthening its underwater combat force by reclassifying 19 upcoming Virginia-class submarines as guided missile submarines. The decision reflects the substantial...

August 4, 2026
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Japan Coast Guard receives new patrol ship

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding has unveiled the latest addition to the Japan Coast Guard fleet with the launch of JS Yashima (PLH-46), a modern large patrol vessel built at the company’s...

August 4, 2026
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HSL delivers another Nistar rescue ship

The Indian Navy has expanded its specialized underwater support capabilities with the induction of INS Nipun, the second vessel in the Nistar-class Diving Support Vessel program constructed by Hindustan...

August 4, 2026
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New Rheinmetall frigate targets future naval fleets

Rheinmetall has revealed its vision for next-generation surface combatants through the introduction of the GMF 140 guided missile frigate. Weighing approximately 6,000 tonnes, the vessel is engineered to operate...

July 30, 2026
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Germany Upgrades F123 Frigate Service Life

Germany has awarded Rheinmetall a major contract to extend the service life and upgrade the capabilities of the Navy’s F123-class frigate Bayern. Valued at several hundred million euros, the...

July 30, 2026
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Australia Gets Emergency Virginia Sub Repair Bay

Canberra is advancing preparations for its future nuclear-powered submarine fleet by partnering with Gibbs & Cox, the Australian arm of Leidos, to design a contingency floating dry dock in...

July 30, 2026
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$76.7B Deal Boosts Virginia, Columbia Subs

The US Navy has committed $76.6 billion to expand its nuclear-powered submarine fleet through major contract awards to General Dynamics Electric Boat and Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Newport News Shipbuilding....