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September 21, 2025
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Indonesia to buy ex-Italian carrier with $450M loan

Indonesia has moved closer to acquiring the retired Italian aircraft carrier ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi by approving a financing scheme that links the carrier’s purchase with new helicopter programs. The...

September 18, 2025
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Spain Orders $847M Batch of BAM Patrol Vessels

Spain has authorized a new procurement plan tasking Navantia with the design and construction of two Buques de Acción Marítima (BAM) offshore patrol vessels for the Spanish Navy. These...

September 17, 2025
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Navantia Rolls Out Spain’s First F-110 Frigate Early

Navantia has successfully launched the F-111 Bonifaz, the lead ship of Spain’s new F-110 frigate class. This launch, a month ahead of schedule, represents a crucial step in the...

September 16, 2025
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Terma Expands in MEA with Major Naval Contract Win

Danish defense technology firm Terma has announced a landmark naval contract with Albwardy Damen, marking its most significant regional agreement in the Middle East and Africa. The deal will...

September 15, 2025
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Canadian Submarine Deal Pursued by Hanwha, Babcock

South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean has partnered with Babcock Canada to strengthen its position in the ongoing Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP) competition. Under the newly signed teaming agreement, Babcock...

September 14, 2025
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Canberra to Build $8B Nuclear Sub Shipyard Hub

The Australian government will commit 12 billion Australian dollars ($8 billion) over ten years to upgrade the Henderson Defense Precinct in Perth, enabling it to build and service nuclear-powered...

September 7, 2025
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Venezuelan Navy Deploys Peykaap III Missile Boats

Reports indicate that the Venezuelan Navy has deployed Iranian-built Peykaap III fast attack vessels, signaling a potential shift in naval power dynamics across the Caribbean basin. A recently posted...

September 5, 2025
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New Sea Dagger by Leidos Aims to Boost UK Sea Autonomy

American defense company Leidos has introduced its Sea Dagger concept, a next-generation insertion craft being developed for the Royal Navy as part of the UK Commando Force modernization effort....

September 5, 2025
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Major Korean Shipyard Merger Targets Global Defense

HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) has confirmed plans to merge its subsidiaries, HD Hyundai Mipo (HMD) and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), creating a single powerhouse...

September 5, 2025
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Norway Orders Five Type 26s in UK’s £10B Frigate Deal

A landmark £10 billion naval contract has been signed between the United Kingdom and Norway, marking a turning point in Europe’s defense cooperation. The deal will see Norway acquire...