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September 5, 2025
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Leidos Debuts Sea Dagger for UK Autonomy

Leidos unveiled the “Sea Dagger,” a 40-knot commando insertion craft for the Royal Navy’s modernization. The platform merges speed, range, modular systems, and vehicle delivery in one design, supporting...

September 5, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Korean Shipbuilders Merge for Defense

HD Korea Shipbuilding approved merging Hyundai Mipo and Hyundai Heavy Industries into one entity by December 2025. The move consolidates expertise, boosts naval contracts, and targets $7.1B annual defense...

September 5, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

UK Wins £10B Frigate Deal With Norway

The UK and Norway signed a £10B contract for at least five Type 26 frigates. The deal secures production for the UK while providing Norway with advanced ASW ships...

September 4, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Japan’s New FFM Ships Get Palfinger Slipways

Austrian manufacturer Palfinger Marine has been awarded a contract to equip Japan’s future FFM-class frigates with advanced stern launch and recovery systems. Built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries between 2027...

September 2, 2025
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SK Confirms BRP Diego Silang Delivery

At the Subic Agila Shipyard inauguration, officials confirmed the Philippine Navy will receive the BRP Diego Silang frigate next week. Derived from Hyundai’s HDF-3200 design, the Miguel Malvar-class was...

September 1, 2025
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BAE Systems Selected for Norwegian Navy Frigate Program

The Norwegian government has awarded BAE Systems a contract to build five to six frigates, strengthening its defense partnership with the UK, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said on...

August 31, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Oslo Picks UK Type 26 Frigates to Bolster Anti-Submarine Operations

The Norwegian government has formally chosen the UK as its partner for the acquisition of next-generation frigates, confirming plans to purchase the Type 26 Global Combat Ship. This decision...

August 31, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

U.S. Navy Accepts New LCAC 114 to Enhance Amphibious Capabilities

The U.S. Navy has taken delivery of the Ship to Shore Connector (SSC) LCAC 114 from Textron Systems on August 28, 2025, after the vessel successfully passed acceptance trials...

August 31, 2025
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First Austal-Built LCU 1710 Joins U.S. Navy Fleet to Enhance Logistics Power

Austal USA launched its first LCU-1700-class Landing Craft Utility, designated LCU 1710, for the U.S. Navy at its Mobile, Alabama, shipyard on August 22. The ship marks the beginning...

August 28, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Thyssenkrupp and Hanwha Make Canada’s Next-Gen Submarine Final Cut

Canada has shortlisted Germany’s Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean as finalists to build up to 12 new diesel-electric submarines for the Royal Canadian Navy. The Patrol...