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March 3, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Teledyne Marine and MSubs Target UK Naval Autonomous Systems Programs

Teledyne Marine of Florida and MSubs in Devon have formalized a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on autonomous maritime solutions for the Royal Navy. Under the agreement, the two...

March 2, 2026
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R&D

Fincantieri begins construction of Italy’s first U212 NFS submarine with keel-laying ceremony

At its Muggiano facility in La Spezia, Fincantieri has laid the keel of the first U212 Near Future Submarine (NFS) destined for the Italian Navy. The ceremony represents a...

February 27, 2026
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New Joint Venture Created by Fincantieri, Navantia for Patrol Corvette Program

Fincantieri and Navantia have formalized plans to establish a joint venture for the European Patrol Corvette program, signing a memorandum of understanding to advance the multinational initiative. The EPC...

February 26, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Turkish Navy Inducts Sancar Armed Unmanned Surface Vessel into Service

The Turkish Navy has commissioned the Sancar armed unmanned surface vehicle, marking a significant step forward in its unmanned naval operations strategy. Developed through a partnership between Havelsan and...

February 26, 2026
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Turkey Lands First Southeast Asian Order for Armed Patrol Boats

Turkey has secured its first export of armored, weaponized multi-purpose patrol boats to Southeast Asia, agreeing to deliver two vessels to a regional customer. The program will be carried...

February 26, 2026
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Naval Group Launches Sea Trials for Fourth Barracuda-Class Submarine

France’s Naval Group has launched sea trials for the fourth Barracuda-class nuclear attack submarine built for the French Navy. The testing campaign will evaluate the operational readiness of De...

February 26, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Fassmer Awarded Contract to Build Four Training Ships for German Navy

The German Navy has selected Fassmer to construct four new training vessels as part of its fleet development plans. The procurement is tied to the Sea-Based Training and Sea...

February 25, 2026
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Spain’s Freire Wins Swedish Contract for Four Extreme-Condition Support Vessels

Spain-based Freire Shipyard has secured a deal with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration to deliver four naval support ships tailored for icy environments and extreme weather, bolstering Sweden’s maritime...

February 24, 2026
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Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace to Modernize Norway’s Skjold-Class Missile Boats

Norway has contracted Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace for about 400 million kroner ($42 million) to enhance the combat capabilities of the Royal Norwegian Navy’s Skjold-class fast attack vessels. The...

February 20, 2026
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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...