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April 30, 2026
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Fincantieri, KAYO Launch Joint Venture to Produce 10 Albanian Naval Vessels

A new partnership between Fincantieri and KAYO is set to deliver 10 naval vessels by 2030 as Albania seeks to rebuild its domestic shipbuilding capabilities. Signed in Tirana with...

April 28, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Austal Australia Hands Over Final Guardian Patrol Vessel to Maldives

Austal Australia has completed the delivery of the final (24th) Guardian-class patrol boat to the Republic of Maldives as part of the Pacific Patrol Boat Replacement Project in partnership...

April 27, 2026
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Brazil Signs Deal to Expand Tamandaré Frigate Fleet

Brazil and Germany have reached an agreement to expand the Tamandaré-class frigate program with the addition of four new vessels for the Brazilian Navy. The ships will be constructed...

April 27, 2026
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Australia Selects Rolls-Royce Engines for Mogami-Class Fleet

Canberra has awarded Rolls-Royce a contract to supply MT30 marine gas turbines for the Royal Australian Navy’s upcoming Mogami-class frigates, part of a A$10 billion naval collaboration with Japan...

April 26, 2026
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Adani Defence & Aerospace unveils upgraded ULM-ER missile with 10 km stand-off strike capability

Adani Defence & Aerospace has unveiled the ULM-ER, an extended-range UAV-launched missile that represents the most advanced evolution of its precision-guided munition family. Also designated ULPGM-V3, the system has...

April 25, 2026
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Saab pitches SLIM mast to Indian Navy, enhancing stealth, sensor fusion, and deck integration

Saab has presented its SLIM (Saab Lightweight Integrated Mast) system to the Indian Navy, positioning it as a cutting-edge solution for integrated sensor architecture, reduced radar visibility, and efficient...

April 25, 2026
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Bharat Dynamics Limited supplies India’s first production-grade wire-guided heavyweight torpedo to Naval Science and Technological Laboratory

Bharat Dynamics Limited has marked a major breakthrough in indigenous defence manufacturing by delivering India’s first production-standard wire-guided heavyweight torpedo to Naval Science and Technological Laboratory at Visakhapatnam. Co-developed...

April 24, 2026
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Fincantieri Advances Plan to Convert Italian Navy Patrol Ships into Full Combat Platforms

Fincantieri has entered into an agreement to enhance the Italian Navy Pattugliatore Polivalente d’Altura (PPA) fleet by upgrading the ships to a “full combat” standard. Managed by OCCAR, the...

April 21, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

US Clears $11.9B Aegis Combat System Deal for Germany’s Frigates

The US State Department has authorized an estimated $11.9-billion sale of Aegis-based integrated combat systems for Germany’s upcoming Type 127 frigates. The Foreign Military Sale package covers eight sets...

April 21, 2026
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Brazil and EDGE Collaborate to Strengthen Naval Cybersecurity

Brazil’s Navy has signed a cooperation agreement with EDGE Group to bolster its cyber defense capabilities in response to growing digital threats facing military systems. The memorandum, finalized in...