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April 1, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

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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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...

March 30, 2026
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Indra Leverages Ka-Band Technology to Enhance Submarine Communication Systems

Indra Sistemas has finalized the development and certification of its TSUB-40Ka submarine communication terminal, leveraging Ka-band technology to deliver faster and more efficient satellite-based data transmission. By operating in...

March 29, 2026
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India Eyes Export of Next-Gen BrahMos-Equipped Missile Vessels to Allied Navies

India is set to market its domestically designed Next Generation Missile Vessels (NGMV) to friendly smaller nations, offering a cost-effective yet heavily armed solution for modern naval operations. With...

March 28, 2026
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Project 751 Submarine Agreement Approaches Signing, Boosting India-Germany Defense Cooperation

India’s Project 751 submarine programme, pending for years, is now approaching its final phase, with Germany indicating that a contract for six advanced submarines may be signed in the...

March 26, 2026
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US Procures Torpedo Tube Launch and Recovery System from L3Harris

The US Navy is progressing its underwater warfare capabilities with a new solution that enables submarines to launch and recover autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs while remaining submerged. Under an...

March 26, 2026
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India–Japan UNICORN Radar Agreement Approaches Finalisation, Enhancing Future Naval Stealth

India and Japan are on the verge of concluding an agreement to jointly develop and produce the advanced UNICORN radar system, signaling a significant advancement in their growing defence...