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February 20, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

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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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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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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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...

February 11, 2026
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Naval Group Strengthens AI Capabilities in Naval Warfare via Thales Partnership

France is integrating artificial intelligence more deeply into its defense industrial framework, particularly in the development and management of naval combat capabilities. As part of this effort, Naval Group...