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July 4, 2025
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Poland Commissions Its First Signals Intelligence Vessel

The Polish Navy has launched the first of two signals intelligence (SIGINT) ships under construction by Swedish defense company Saab. Named ORP Jerzy Różycki, after the Polish mathematician who...

July 4, 2025
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Sweden Places Additional Order for CB90 Combat Boats from Saab

Saab has secured a contract from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to supply 22 additional CB90 Next Generation combat boats, valued at approximately SEK 900 million. Built at...

June 30, 2025
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General Dynamics Secures $1.8 Billion Contract for US Navy Virginia-Class Submarines

The US Department of Defense has awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat a $1.8 billion contract to continue securing long lead-time materials for the US Navy’s Virginia-class Block VI submarines....

June 30, 2025
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Fincantieri Secures Contract to Construct Combat Ships for the Italian Navy

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has secured a contract to construct two additional Pattugliatore Polivalente d’Altura (PPA) multipurpose combat vessels for the Italian Navy. These ships will now serve the Italian...

June 19, 2025
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$987 Million Contract Modification Granted to GDEB for Submarine Production Materials and Construction Costs.

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 Extend Longstanding Cooperation on Naval Strike Missile Propulsion.

Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace and Safran Power Units have extended their strategic partnership for the propulsion of the Naval Strike Missile (NSM), building on years of successful collaboration. The...

June 16, 2025
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Thales and KNDS France Reveal RAPIDFire Land, the Terrestrial Version of the 40mm RAPIDFire Naval Solution.

RAPIDFire Systems See Rapid Adoption by French Armed Forces The French DGA has placed confirmed orders for 14 RAPIDFire systems, with two already deployed aboard the Fleet Replenishment Ship...

June 10, 2025
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Japan Commissions JS Akashi Ocean Survey Ship Built by Mitsubishi

A newly constructed maritime survey ship by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has been launched in Shimonoseki for Japan’s naval forces. The vessel, named JS Akashi (AGS-5107), will support seafloor data...

June 5, 2025
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Kuwait Inks $2.45B Patrol Vessel Deal With UAE’s EDGE Defense Group

EDGE Group, a leading UAE defense firm, has signed a $2.45-billion agreement to build and deliver eight advanced Falaj-3 patrol vessels for Kuwait’s naval forces. The deal encompasses every...

June 5, 2025
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Maldives to Receive Guardian Patrol Boat From Australia for Maritime Enforcement

In a move to deepen regional defense ties, Australia has announced it will donate a Guardian-class patrol vessel to the Maldives. This contribution will enhance the Maldives’ coastal defense...