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November 2, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Manila and Ottawa Seal Defense Cooperation Deal

In a move reinforcing regional defense cooperation, the Philippines signed a visiting forces agreement with Canada on Sunday, part of a broader push to deter China’s aggression in the...

October 30, 2025
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Agile Defense Partners in $44M IT Upgrade for US Navy

Agile Defense has secured a significant subcontract under a $44-million US Navy initiative to modernize and protect the Military Sealift Command’s (MSC) global information technology systems. The five-and-a-half-year contract,...

October 28, 2025
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Hyundai, HII Team Up to Enhance American Ship Construction

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) have entered a partnership to boost US shipbuilding and expand collaboration across military and commercial sectors. Signed during APEC...

October 26, 2025
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New Hovercrafts Strengthen Pakistan’s Coastal Patrol and Mobility

The Pakistan Navy has expanded its amphibious capabilities with the induction of three 2400 TD hovercraft into the Marines, a move designed to boost mobility across the difficult creek...

October 23, 2025
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Singapore Commissions First Victory-Class Multi-Role Combat Vessel

At ST Engineering’s Benoi Shipyard, the Republic of Singapore Navy has launched its first Victory-class Multi-Role Combat Vessel (MRCV), the RSS Victory (88) — the lead ship in a...

October 23, 2025
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South Korea Launches Its First KSS-III Batch-II Attack Submarine

Hanwha Ocean has rolled out the ROKS Jang Yeong-sil (SS-087), the first Dosan Ahn Chang-ho-class (KSS-III) Batch-II submarine for the Republic of Korea Navy, underscoring Seoul’s drive to expand...

October 21, 2025
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Naval Group Delivers First FDI Frigate Amiral Ronarc’h to French Navy

The French Navy has received its first FDI (Frégate de Défense et d’Intervention) frigate, Amiral Ronarc’h (D660), delivered by Naval Group in Brest, Brittany, under a program initiated in...

October 21, 2025
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Hyundai Pursues Role in Greece’s Next-Generation Submarine Program

South Korea’s Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has revealed its submarine designs while bidding for the Hellenic Navy’s major naval modernization program. The company emphasized its experience building six of...

October 16, 2025
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Hanwha Presents AI-Driven Surface Warship Concept for 70-Person Crew

Hanwha Ocean has introduced a concept for a future strategic surface ship, positioning it as the centerpiece of South Korea’s naval modernization efforts. The vessel’s wave-piercing hull form enables...

October 14, 2025
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Sweden Awards Saab $1B Contract to Finalize Blekinge-Class Submarine

Saab has signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the final production phase of two Blekinge-class (A26) submarines. Valued at approximately 9.6 billion Swedish kronor...