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December 2, 2025
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Spain OKs Major $3.7B Modernization for F100 Fleet

Spain has greenlit a major mid-life modernization program for its fleet of F100 frigates, authorizing an investment of 3.2 billion euros ($3.71 billion) to overhaul the Álvaro de Bazán-class...

November 29, 2025
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Navy Adds Fourth Nilgiri-Class Frigate to Modernization

The Indian Navy has received Taragiri, the fourth ship of its Nilgiri-class stealth frigate program, during a formal handover at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited in Mumbai. The milestone underscores...

November 28, 2025
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Saab A26 Picked by Poland to Modernize Sub Fleet

The Polish Ministry of Defense has named Saab’s A26 submarine as the winning candidate to replace its aging Kilo-class platform, moving forward with one of Europe’s most closely watched...

November 27, 2025
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France Upgrades Navigation Suite on Mistral Carriers

France’s three Mistral-class amphibious helicopter carriers will receive major navigation upgrades under a new partnership between CNN MCO, Thales, and CS GROUP. The modernization initiative includes the ships Mistral,...

November 26, 2025
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Dutch Expertise Aids Naval Group in Orka Sub Project

French shipbuilder Naval Group has expanded its Dutch industrial partnerships for the Royal Netherlands Navy’s future Orka-class submarine fleet, securing new contracts with Nevesbu and Van Halteren Technologies at...

November 26, 2025
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Saab Debuts World’s First Fifth-Generation War Sub

Saab has unveiled its latest undersea platform, the Blekinge-class A26, which the company describes as the first fifth-generation submarine available worldwide. The design reflects a major leap in European...

November 25, 2025
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US Navy Receives 25th Virginia-Class Attack Sub

The US Navy has accepted delivery of the USS Massachusetts (SSN 798), the 25th Virginia-class fast-attack submarine and the latest vessel handed over by HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding. As...

November 25, 2025
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$5.2B UK-Indonesia Pact Strengthens Indo-Pacific Security

The United Kingdom and Indonesia have announced a major Maritime Partnership Programme (MPP) worth £4 billion ($5.2 billion), paving the way for Indonesia to construct naval and fishing vessels...

November 19, 2025
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Turkish Shipyards Begin Portugal Military Ship Project

Turkey has commenced steel cutting for its first-ever military ship destined for Portugal, marking the start of a major bilateral defense program. The initiative covers the construction of two...

November 19, 2025
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Naval Group Secures Greece Deal for Extra FDI Frigate

The Hellenic Navy is expanding its fleet with the addition of a fourth FDI frigate after Greece signed a fresh contract with Naval Group. The newly approved deal covers...