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July 4, 2025
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Poland Unveils Maiden Signals Intelligence Ship for Maritime Monitoring

In a major modernization step, the Polish Navy has launched its first of two new SIGINT ships, being developed by Saab of Sweden under the Delfin program. These vessels...

July 4, 2025
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Sweden Expands Naval Fleet with Additional Saab CB90 Orders

In a move to strengthen its coastal defence fleet, Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has placed an order with Saab for 22 additional CB90 Next Generation combat boats, at...

June 30, 2025
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General Dynamics Wins $1.8B Award for Virginia-Class Submarine Support

The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat a $1.8 billion contract to continue long-lead material procurement for the Virginia-class Block VI submarines. This follows earlier...

June 30, 2025
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Fincantieri Secures Contract to Construct Warships for Italy

Italian defense firm Fincantieri has been awarded a deal to build two new PPA-class multipurpose patrol ships for the Italian Navy, taking over production of hulls that were originally...

June 19, 2025
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GDEB Receives $987 Million Contract Extension Covering Long-Lead Material and Submarine Build Expenses.

General Dynamics Electric Boat, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, has announced a $987 million modification to its existing submarine production contract. The new agreement enhances efforts in component development,...

June 17, 2025
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Kongsberg and Safran Continue Strategic Partnership for NSM Propulsion Solutions.

Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace and Safran Power Units have announced the renewal of their long-term agreement for the supply of TR40 turbojet engines for the Naval Strike Missile (NSM),...

June 16, 2025
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Thales and KNDS France Launch RAPIDFire Land, the Ground Variant of the 40mm RAPIDFire Naval System.

The French Navy has already received orders for 14 RAPIDFire defense systems from the DGA. Two are actively deployed aboard the Jacques Chevallier fleet replenishment ship, which completed two...

June 10, 2025
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Mitsubishi Debuts JS Akashi, Japanese Navy’s Latest Survey Vessel

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has launched JS Akashi (AGS-5107), a state-of-the-art ocean survey ship for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, from its Shimonoseki facility. The vessel will be utilized for...

June 5, 2025
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EDGE to Deliver Eight Falaj-3 Patrol Ships to Kuwait in $2.45 Billion Agreement

The United Arab Emirates’ EDGE Group has signed a landmark contract worth $2.45 billion to build and supply eight Falaj-3 patrol vessels to Kuwait, bolstering Gulf security cooperation. The...

June 5, 2025
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Maldives Gains New Patrol Capabilities With Australian Naval Gift

The Australian Defence Department will supply the Maldives with a Guardian-class patrol vessel, aiming to support regional security in the Indian Ocean and protect Maldivian waters. This strategic asset...