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September 2, 2026
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New German system targets drones near naval vessels

Germany has unveiled a new maritime counter-UAV capability called SCILT Naval, developed to protect naval forces from close-range unmanned aerial threats. The system has been produced by Mehler Protection,...

September 1, 2026
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L&T Delivers First Samarthak Multi-Purpose Ship to Indian Navy

Indian Navy Receives Indigenous INS Samarthak Multi-Purpose Vessel From L&TIndia’s naval support fleet has expanded with the delivery of INS Samarthak, the first domestically built Multi-Purpose Vessel constructed by...

August 28, 2026
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Third USCG Heritage cutter enters construction

Austal USA has reached another milestone in the US Coast Guard’s Heritage-class offshore patrol cutter program by beginning construction of the third vessel at its Mobile, Alabama, shipyard. The...

August 25, 2026
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Six new icebreakers strengthen Canada’s Arctic presence

Chantier Davie has been selected to construct six Polar Class 3 icebreakers for the Canadian Coast Guard under an agreement valued at C$11.3 billion. The contract represents one of...

August 24, 2026
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US Navy receives lead LCU 1700 landing craft

The US Navy has taken delivery of LCU 1710, the first vessel in its new LCU 1700 landing craft class, from Austal USA. The handover follows a framework agreement...

August 22, 2026
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Indian Navy receives third Mangrol-class ASW vessel

India’s Cochin Shipyard has formally delivered Mangrol, the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft in an eight-vessel series, to the Indian Navy. The handover strengthens the Navy’s ability to...

August 20, 2026
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Danish firms join Babcock for hybrid naval systems

Babcock is expanding cooperation with Danish industry through three agreements focused on autonomous systems, naval integration, and maritime equipment. The arrangements were announced at DALO Industry Days and involve...

August 19, 2026
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Marine Group delivers vessel for Navy test support

The US Navy has received a new Advanced Range Support Vessel from Marine Group Boat Works, strengthening its ability to conduct offshore weapons trials and other maritime test activities....

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...