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December 23, 2024
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US Navy Takes Delivery of Future USS Iowa

The U.S. Navy took delivery of its newest attack submarine, the future USS Iowa (SSN 797), on December 22, 2024—its 12th battle force ship delivery of the year. SSN...

December 19, 2024
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STM Begins Manufacturing Three Ada-Class Corvettes for Malaysia

Turkish shipbuilder STM has commenced steel cutting for three Ada-class corvettes designated for the Royal Malaysian Navy, under a contract signed in June. The ceremony, held at STM’s Istanbul...

December 18, 2024
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Sweden Procures Autonomous Underwater Vehicles to Enhance Mine Countermeasure Capabilities

Sweden has entered into a contract with Saab to acquire an undisclosed quantity of the autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) AUV62-MR for anti-mine operations. The AUV62-MR is intended to assist...

December 17, 2024
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Saudi Arabia Places Order for Three Additional Corvettes from Spain

Saudi Arabia has signed a new contract with Spanish state-owned shipbuilder Navantia for the construction of three additional Avante 2200 corvettes. This follows an earlier agreement for five corvettes...

December 17, 2024
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Project-76 moves forward as the Indian Navy develops an indigenous submarine class.

Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi has announced that Project-76, aimed at developing a new class of indigenous diesel-electric submarines, is currently in its early stages. This initiative represents...

December 16, 2024
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U.S. Navy Acquires Textron’s Minesweeper System for Naval Operations

The US Navy has awarded Textron Systems a contract worth up to $106 million for the production of Mine Sweeping Payload Delivery Systems (PDS). The agreement covers the manufacturing...

December 12, 2024
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India and the UK Partner to Develop Amphibious Warship Fleet for the Indian Navy

The Indian Navy’s long-pending plan to acquire amphibious warships, or Landing Platform Docks (LPDs), has been delayed for over a decade but is now gaining momentum. India is working...

December 9, 2024
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Sweden Grants Submarine Navigation System Contract to OSI Maritime Systems

OSI Maritime Systems has entered into an agreement with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration to equip Swedish submarines with its advanced Electronic Chart Precise Integrated Navigation System (ECPINS). The...

December 9, 2024
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Russian Navy Develops Project 117113 Cayman-Class to Upgrade Ivan Gren-Class Landing Ships

The Russian Navy has announced plans to upgrade its Ivan Gren-class landing ships with a new variant, Project 117113 Cayman. Developed by the Nevskoye Design Bureau under the United...

November 27, 2024
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Israel Approves Acquisition of Next-Generation Corvettes and Several Hundred Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs)

The Israeli government has approved the procurement of next-generation corvettes and “hundreds” of Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) to strengthen its armed forces. According to the Ministry of Defense,...