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July 19, 2025
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INS Nistar joins Indian Navy to bolster underwater rescue and warfare

India has achieved a significant milestone in naval self-reliance with the commissioning of INS Nistar, the country’s first indigenously designed and built Diving Support Vessel (DSV). The vessel was...

July 16, 2025
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US Navy Takes Delivery of Final Independence-Class Vessel

The US Navy has received the final ship in its Independence-class Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) series—the LCS 38, named USS Pierre. This delivery from Austal USA concludes the Independence-variant...

July 15, 2025
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First Trilateral Naval Logistics Deal Signed by US, Australia, and Japan

In a significant step toward deeper military integration, Australia, Japan, and the United States have signed their first trilateral logistics agreement, designed to improve interoperability in maritime operations. The...

July 15, 2025
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US Navy Selects Rolls-Royce Engines for LCAC 100 Fleet

Rolls-Royce has secured a $54.7 million contract from the U.S. Navy to provide 12 MT7 turboshaft engines and related components for the LCAC 100-class hovercraft, which form a core...

July 13, 2025
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BRP Miguel Malvar Begins Trials as Philippine Navy Preps for Deployment

The Philippine Navy has officially commenced the Operational Readiness and Capability Tests (ORACT) for its newest guided missile frigate, the BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG-06). These tests are a crucial...

July 9, 2025
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Taiwan Enhances Navy Power with Indigenous Stealth Corvette Launch

Taiwan has officially launched a domestically designed corvette equipped with stealth technology, representing a significant milestone in its naval modernization efforts. Named Danjiang, the vessel spans 60.4 meters in...

July 9, 2025
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US Navy Selects Fairbanks Morse FM 175D Engines for Future DDG(X) Destroyers

Fairbanks Morse Defense has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Navy to deliver its FM 175D high-speed diesel generator engine, which will be integrated into the land-based propulsion...

July 9, 2025
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Saab to Deliver 22 New Combat Boats to Boost Swedish Naval Strength

Saab has secured a significant contract from the Swedish government for the supply of 22 CB90HSM combat boats, a deal valued at approximately 900 million Swedish kronor (around $94...

July 8, 2025
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US Navy Expands Hovercraft Fleet with Additional LCAC 100 Units from Textron

Textron Systems has secured a $353.9 million deal from the US Navy to build three more LCAC 100-class hovercraft, as part of the service’s ongoing efforts to modernize its...

July 7, 2025
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General Dynamics Secures $1.85 Billion Contract for Virginia-Class Submarines

General Dynamics Electric Boat has been awarded a $1.85 billion contract to initiate procurement of key systems and start preliminary construction for future Virginia-class submarines for the US Navy....