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February 20, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

US Navy Seeks Prime Builder for Medium Landing Ship Program

The US Navy has released a request for proposals seeking a Vessel Construction Manager (VCM) to supervise the building of the US Marine Corps’ Medium Landing Ship, with the...

February 20, 2026
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US Navy Upgrades Subsea Protection With Advanced Torpedo Defense System

The US Navy is set to enhance its underwater warfare capabilities with Ultra Maritime winning a contract to produce an advanced Acoustic Device Countermeasure (ADC). Engineered for quick activation,...

February 19, 2026
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R&D

MK 54 Torpedo Sees Operational Debut in Canadian Live Exercise

Canada’s navy has successfully tested the US-built MK 54 lightweight torpedo, marking a key milestone in strengthening the Halifax-class frigates’ anti-submarine warfare toolkit. The trial took place off Nanoose...

February 19, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

L3Harris Secures Record Submarine Communications Award

L3Harris Technologies has secured a landmark full-rate production deal to supply submarine communications equipment for 26 shipsets aboard Virginia- and Columbia-class boats, under contract from General Dynamics Electric Boat....

February 18, 2026
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Swedish Navy Selects Seasnake Guns for Combat Boat 90 Fleet

German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall has clinched a deal to provide Seasnake 30 close-in naval gun systems for Sweden’s Combat Boat 90 fleet. Valued at €63 million, the initial order...

February 18, 2026
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Turkish Navy Displays Bayraktar TB3 Strike Potential

The Bayraktar TB3 has demonstrated dual-salvo strike capability against sea-based targets in a NATO-linked exercise over the Baltic Sea, delivering accurate impacts. Taking off independently from the Turkish Navy...

February 16, 2026
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R&D

General Dynamics Begins Construction of US Navy’s 8th John Lewis-Class Tanker

At its San Diego facility, General Dynamics NASSCO has begun construction of the US Navy’s eighth John Lewis-class replenishment oiler with the keel laying of the future USNS Ruth...

February 15, 2026
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New Product Launches

Australia Announces $2.8B First Phase Funding for Nuclear Submarine Infrastructure

The government of Australia has committed 3.9 billion Australian dollars (around $2.8 billion) as an initial funding allocation for a new nuclear submarine construction facility under the AUKUS trilateral...

February 12, 2026
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R&D

US Navy Unveils Crewless Vessel Capable of 10,000-Nautical-Mile Voyage

The US Navy is moving further into autonomous maritime operations with a newly unveiled 190-foot (58-meter) steel ship built to function independently for months at a time. Developed by...

February 12, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Sweden Partners With Naval Group to Strengthen Domestic Frigate Support

Sweden is moving toward establishing domestic maintenance capabilities for its next-generation frigates after Naval Group signed a cooperation agreement with Oresund Drydocks AB. The partnership will see Naval Group...