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April 9, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

India Procures Kamewa Waterjets From Kongsberg for New Missile Ships

Kongsberg Maritime has secured a contract from India to supply 18 large Kamewa waterjets for the Indian Navy’s Next Generation Missile Vessels (NGMV). The deal marks the company’s largest...

April 8, 2026
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France Places Order for Fifth FDI Frigate with Naval Group

France has officially placed an order with Naval Group for a fifth Frégate de Défense et d’Intervention (FDI) frigate. The ship, designated FS Amiral Cabanier (D664), will be a...

April 7, 2026
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Indian Navy Expands Fleet with New Frigates, Corvettes, and Survey Ship

The Indian Navy has taken delivery of multiple domestically manufactured vessels, highlighting major milestones in indigenous shipbuilding and advancing its drive toward defense self-reliance. These additions come from key...

April 6, 2026
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India considers converting S4-class SSBNs into SSGNs to enhance long-range strike capabilities

India is considering a significant shift in its submarine strategy by exploring the conversion of its S4-class SSBN into a nuclear-powered guided-missile submarine (SSGN), as well as building new...

April 5, 2026
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India’s S4* SSBN reaches 90% indigenisation, advancing nuclear submarine self-reliance

India’s sea-based nuclear deterrent is advancing significantly with the reported commissioning of INS Aridhaman (S4) in April 2026 and the ongoing development of its successor, the S4*. The new...

April 1, 2026
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Mitsubishi Hands Over Japan’s Fifth Taigei-Class Attack Submarine

Japan has strengthened its submarine fleet with the commissioning of its fifth Taigei-class attack submarine, JS Chōgei (SS-517), delivered by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries at its Kobe shipyard. The vessel,...

April 1, 2026
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Latvia Develops Advanced Tactical Catamaran to Strengthen Naval Capabilities

In a move to bolster maritime defense, Latvia is developing a next-generation multi-role offshore vessel tailored to counter modern security threats at sea. The LNT-27 tactical catamaran is envisioned...

April 1, 2026
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UK Modernizes RFA Lyme Bay for Autonomous Mine Countermeasure Missions

The Royal Navy is upgrading RFA Lyme Bay with autonomous technologies to enable it to detect and counter naval mines, effectively converting the vessel into a mobile hub for...

April 1, 2026
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Northrop Secures Deal to Supply Additional SEWIP Block 3 Systems to US Navy

Northrop Grumman has secured a US Navy contract modification to produce up to nine more SEWIP Block 3 electronic warfare systems, expanding the fleet’s ability to counter incoming missile...

March 31, 2026
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Mergers & JV

USS Massachusetts Commissioned as 25th Virginia-Class Submarine

The US Navy has added USS Massachusetts (SSN-798) to its fleet, marking the commissioning of the 25th Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine and reinforcing its advanced undersea combat capabilities. The...