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May 27, 2026
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Thales modernizes Greece naval fleet

Thales has secured a contract to modernize Greece’s Hydra-class frigates with upgraded combat management, radar, and fire-control technologies. The program aims to significantly improve the warships’ operational effectiveness through...

May 26, 2026
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Seoul pushes indigenous nuclear submarines

Royal Navy Wildcat helicopter crews trained alongside Puma drones during a multinational exercise in Norway focused on countering coastal and maritime threats. The exercise combined drone reconnaissance, electronic warfare...

May 26, 2026
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Japan targets NZ frigate requirement

MQ-9 Reaper drones assigned to US Air Force Special Operations Command are now capable of carrying GBU-39B precision-guided bombs, adding greater stand-off strike capability to the platform. The low-yield...

May 26, 2026
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Scorpene production moves toward rollout

The US Coast Guard is exploring the use of high-power microwave weapons to stop fast-moving smuggling boats and unmanned surface vessels. The planned system would disable onboard electronics through...

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...