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January 23, 2025
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French Navy receives its first next-gen marine mine-hunting drone.

The French Navy has taken delivery of its first mine warfare surface drone under the Future Mine Countermeasures System (SLAMF) program. Equipped with a towed sonar linked to a...

January 20, 2025
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India procures medium-range air defense missiles for naval warships.

India has signed a contract with Bharat Dynamics Limited to supply Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missiles (MRSAM) to the Indian Navy. The deal, valued at 29.6 billion Indian rupees ($340 million),...

January 17, 2025
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Peruvian Navy launches two new Pativilca-class patrol boats.

The Peruvian Navy has officially launched and christened two new Pativilca-class offshore patrol vessels, advancing its mission to enhance maritime security. Named BAP Río Huarmey (PM 210) and BAP...

January 15, 2025
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Iranian Navy to receive domestically produced Zagros-class combat destroyer.

Iran’s domestically built Zagros destroyer is set to join the Iranian Navy in the near future, according to state media. Described as the most modern and capable warship in...

January 10, 2025
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Charles River tasked with developing AI-powered submarine detection for U.S. Navy.

The US Navy has granted Charles River Analytics $1 million to create an AI-powered tool designed to identify enemy submarines by analyzing their magnetic signatures. Unlike conventional acoustic detection...

January 7, 2025
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Damen delivers the fourth Yarmook-class patrol ship to the Pakistan Navy.

Damen has handed over the fourth Yarmook-class offshore patrol vessel (OPV), the PNS Yamama, to the Pakistan Navy in Constanta, Romania. The construction contract was awarded in 2020, with...

January 7, 2025
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Turkey commences construction of three locally designed warships.

The Turkish Navy has initiated the construction of three indigenous warships: the MILDEN submarine, the MUGEM aircraft carrier, and a TF-2000 destroyer. A ceremonial first weld for the submarine...

January 3, 2025
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U.S. Coast Guard accepts interim delivery of a new polar icebreaker vessel.

The US Coast Guard has acquired a temporary icebreaker, the MV Aiviq, to bolster its polar cutter fleet during ongoing modernization efforts. Delivered by Offshore Service Vessels, the ship...

January 2, 2025
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China reveals amphibious assault ship capable of launching fighter jets.

China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy has unveiled its first Type 076-class amphibious assault ship, named Sichuan. Boasting a full-load displacement exceeding 40,000 tons, a dual-island superstructure, and a full-length...

December 30, 2024
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Oman acquires new naval vessels built by a shipbuilder based in Thailand.

In a move to strengthen its naval capabilities, Oman’s Ministry of Defense has signed an agreement to acquire multiple vessels from Bangkok-based shipbuilder Marsun. The contract was formalized in...