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April 20, 2026
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Mergers & JV

BlackBerry and thyssenkrupp to Deliver Core Software for Canada’s Next Submarines

QNX, a subsidiary of BlackBerry Limited, has entered into a partnership with thyssenkrupp Marine Systems to deliver embedded software capabilities for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project. Initiated in 2021,...

April 20, 2026
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R&D

Japan Proposes Mogami-Class Stealth Frigates to India with Co-Production

Japan has proposed supplying India with its cutting-edge Mogami-class frigate, coupled with a co-production arrangement that would see the ships built in Indian shipyards. The initiative underscores a significant...

April 19, 2026
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DRDO Plans 100kW Laser Trials for Navy Destroyers

India is nearing a breakthrough in naval defense technology as the DRDO prepares to test a 100 kW directed energy laser system under the DURGA II program. Designed for...

April 18, 2026
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Scorpéne Upgrade May Bring LiB Submarine with BrahMos-NG VLS

Naval Group has enhanced its proposal to the Indian Navy with the Scorpéne Evolved, an advanced submarine variant designed to significantly outperform the current Kalvari-class fleet. The platform aims...

April 17, 2026
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Rheinmetall Begins Building Germany’s Last Type 424 Intelligence Ship

Rheinmetall, through its naval arm Naval Vessels Lürssen (NVL), has initiated production of the third and final Type 424 SIGINT and reconnaissance ship for the German Navy. The construction...

April 17, 2026
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Navantia and thyssenkrupp Join Forces for Submarine Projects

Navantia has partnered with thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) through a memorandum of understanding to pursue joint submarine shipbuilding opportunities across Europe, NATO, and international markets. The collaboration aims to...

April 16, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Fincantieri Lands $30M Deal for US Navy Landing Ships

The US Navy has awarded a $30 million contract to Fincantieri Marine Group, part of Fincantieri, to launch the initial phase of its Medium Landing Ship (LSM) program. The...

April 16, 2026
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India Develops Advanced Submarine Coating for Stealth

India is making notable progress in achieving self-reliance in advanced naval technologies, with a key development being the indigenous production of rubber tiles for submarines. These specialized synthetic tiles,...

April 15, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Babcock Extends Technical and Management Support for UK Naval Fleet

Babcock International Group has been awarded a two-year extension to sustain its Future Maritime Support Program (FMSP) services for the Royal Navy, reinforcing fleet readiness and infrastructure capabilities for...

April 15, 2026
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Indra Selected to Install EW and Radar Systems on 6 Additional Type 212CD Subs

Indra has secured a new contract with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace to provide electronic warfare and radar systems for six more Type 212CD submarines, extending its role across the...