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May 25, 2026
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Navy awards $75M submarine systems contract

The Ziesel unmanned ground vehicle has completed successful live-fire trials with Spike LR guided missiles, marking a significant step in integrating autonomous ground platforms with anti-armor capabilities. Developed by...

May 25, 2026
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Coast Guard eyes directed-energy defense

Hanwha Aerospace and Estonia-based Milrem Robotics are jointly targeting Romania’s future unmanned ground vehicle requirements through a partnership focused on robotic battlefield support systems. Their proposed solution combines autonomous...

May 24, 2026
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China Deploys Large Fleet Near Taiwan Waters

Taiwanese security officials say China has deployed over 100 naval, coast guard, and support vessels across key regional waterways in one of the largest recent maritime force concentrations around...

May 23, 2026
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MK 48 Torpedo: Advanced Naval Strike System

The MK 48 torpedo is a submarine-fired heavyweight weapon built for modern naval warfare, capable of destroying both surface ships and submarines with advanced acoustic tracking and autonomous guidance....

May 20, 2026
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AtkinsRéalis joins Babcock partnership

Babcock and AtkinsRéalis have signed a five-year agreement to support major UK defense and submarine programs through enhanced engineering cooperation. The deal will help improve project planning, specialist engineering...

May 16, 2026
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Carrier Gerald Ford completes 326-day mission

After nearly a year-long deployment, the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier has returned home to Norfolk, Virginia. The mission lasted 326 days, making it the longest deployment undertaken...

May 14, 2026
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New naval pact signed by Saab and PGZ

Saab and PGZ are deepening cooperation on naval defense programs, including submarines, underwater systems, and autonomous maritime technologies. The partnership supports Poland’s efforts to modernize its naval industry while...

May 13, 2026
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US Navy Unveils 450-Ship Fleet Plan

The United States Navy has unveiled an ambitious 30-year “Golden Fleet” modernization roadmap aimed at expanding the service to more than 450 ships during the early 2030s while reforming...

May 12, 2026
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Australia selects SeaRAM defense system

Raytheon will provide SeaRAM self-defense systems for Australia’s future Mogami-class frigates under the Sea3000 naval modernization program. SeaRAM combines advanced missile interception capability with Phalanx tracking systems to defend...

May 12, 2026
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Virginia-class work awarded to GD

The US Navy has expanded the Virginia-class Block VI submarine program with a $2.3-billion contract modification awarded to General Dynamics Electric Boat. The funding supports early manufacturing and long-lead...