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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...

June 4, 2025
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US Submarine Manufacturing Expands With Major Contract

The U.S. Department of Defense is accelerating its Virginia-class submarine program by awarding a $5-billion logistics contract to six small businesses. Managed by the Defense Logistics Agency, the goal...

June 4, 2025
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Rolls-Royce to Deliver Hybrid Power Systems for South Korea’s Ulsan-Class Fleet

Rolls-Royce has been selected to power South Korea’s Ulsan-class frigate program, which consists of six new ships. The package includes the MT30 gas turbine, diesel generators, and advanced propeller...

June 3, 2025
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Advanced Frigate Joins Greek Maritime Forces

Naval Group has launched the HS Formion (F-603), marking the third installment of the Kimon-class frigates being built for the Hellenic Navy. The launch at the Lorient facility represents...

June 3, 2025
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Marine Propulsion for Canada’s Fleet Secured With Rolls-Royce

As part of its commitment to enhance naval capabilities, the Royal Canadian Navy has reached a supply agreement with Rolls-Royce for the first three River-class destroyers. The package aims...