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March 7, 2025
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MSubs launches UK Navy’s first XLAUV submarine drone in Plymouth.

UK unmanned systems firm MSubs has unveiled the Royal Navy’s next-generation Extra Large Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (XLAUV) at Turnchapel Wharf in Plymouth. The launch marks a key step in...

March 6, 2025
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D-Fend launches EnforceAir2 system for maritime anti-drone missions.

D-Fend Solutions has launched “EnforceAir2 Maritime,” a specialized system aimed at countering drones in naval settings. This platform can detect, track, and neutralize unauthorized unmanned aerial vehicles. Designed for...

March 6, 2025
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DARPA and Serco complete first prototype of NOMARS autonomous drone ship.

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and Serco have finalized the construction of the first prototype under the No Manning Required Ship (NOMARS) program. This initiative aims to...

March 4, 2025
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Norwegian shipbuilder contracted to build seven Sjøbjørn rescue boats for Denmark.

Denmark has awarded a contract to Norwegian shipbuilder Maritime Partner to produce seven Sjøbjørn 71 vessels for its Coastal Rescue Service. These vessels will play a key role in...

February 13, 2025
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Sweden acquires ‘Gavia’ AUVs from Teledyne for underwater operations.

Sweden has entered into an agreement with Teledyne Marine to acquire “Gavia” autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) aimed at strengthening its mine countermeasure operations. Valued at 190 million Swedish kronor...

February 12, 2025
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Rauma Marine completes the hull of Finland’s first Pohjanmaa-class corvette.

Rauma Marine Constructions has completed the hull of the Finnish Navy’s first Pohjanmaa-class multi-purpose corvette. Outfitting work will continue in Satakunta, southern Finland, ahead of the vessel’s expected commissioning...

February 11, 2025
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Norway takes delivery of Patria acoustic minesweeping systems.

The Royal Norwegian Navy has received new acoustic minesweeping systems from Finnish defense company Patria, completing its 2021 order of SONAC ACS systems. The initial batch was delivered early...

February 3, 2025
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Australia receives its first Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel.

The Australian Ministry of Defence has received the first of six Arafura-class offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) from Luerssen Australia, a subsidiary of NVL Group. As part of the SEA...

February 3, 2025
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French Navy’s Albatros maritime patrol aircraft completes its maiden flight.

The French Navy has completed the maiden flight of its Falcon 2000LXS Albatros maritime surveillance and intervention aircraft at Bordeaux-Mérignac airport. This follows the 2020 contract awarded by Paris...

January 27, 2025
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Lithuanian shipbuilder presents design for the Navy’s upcoming Thunder-class patrol vessels.

Lithuanian shipbuilder Western Baltic Engineering has unveiled the conceptual design for the Lithuanian Navy’s Perk?nas (Thunder) class patrol boats. This development supports Vilnius’ goal of deploying modern maritime security...