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October 6, 2025
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Mergers & JV

South Korea Introduces Ultra-Strong ‘Giga-Class’ Steel for Future Naval and Autonomous Vessels

Hanwha Ocean and POSCO have entered a strategic partnership to jointly develop giga-class steel — an ultra-strong material intended for South Korea’s next generation of warships and autonomous naval...

October 2, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Sweden Orders 20 Amphibious Assault Boats from Marine Alutech

Sweden’s arms procurement agency has signed a contract with Finnish shipbuilder Marine Alutech for the delivery of 20 watercraft to support the country’s amphibious battalions, replacing vessels previously supplied...

September 28, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

US Navy to Procure 2,800 Small Boats in $3.5B Decadal Program

The U.S. Navy announced a $3.5 billion program to acquire 2,800 small boats over the next ten years, designed to strengthen American shipyards, improve fleet readiness, and promote competition...

September 26, 2025
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R&D

India Advances Nuclear Submarine Program With 200-MWe Reactors

The Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC) in India is building advanced nuclear reactors rated at 200 MWe (megawatt electric) to enhance the underwater endurance of the country’s future submarines....

September 26, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Austal Hands Over Ninth Evolved Cape-Class Patrol Boat to Australia

The Royal Australian Navy has received its ninth Evolved Cape-class patrol vessel, ADV Cape Spencer (P225), from Austal. Built at Austal’s Henderson shipyard in Western Australia, the patrol boat...

September 24, 2025
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New Product Launches

A new Ukrainian underwater drone is showcased, featuring an extensive 2,000-km strike range.

Ukraine unveiled its TOLOKA underwater drone family at Defense Tech Valley 2025, highlighting efforts to strengthen its domestic defense industry. Presented publicly for the first time on September 19,...

September 22, 2025
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New Product Launches

South Korea receives second 8,200-ton Aegis destroyer from HD HHI

South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) has launched the second King Jeongjo-class 8,200-ton Aegis destroyer for the Republic of Korea Navy. The new vessel, Dasan Jeong...

September 21, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Indonesia approves $450 million financing for ex-Italian aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi

Indonesia has formally advanced its plan to acquire the decommissioned Italian aircraft carrier ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi by approving financing that links the carrier purchase with new helicopter acquisitions. The...

September 18, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Spain Commissions $847 Million Upgrade of BAM Offshore Patrol Vessels

The Spanish government has approved the contracting process for Navantia to design and build two additional Buques de Acción Marítima (BAM)-class offshore patrol vessels for the Spanish Navy. These...

September 17, 2025
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New Product Launches

Navantia Rolls Out Spain’s Initial F-110 Frigate Ahead of Timeline

Spanish shipbuilder Navantia has launched the first F-110-class frigate, F-111 Bonifaz, marking a major step in the modernization of the Spanish Navy’s surface fleet. Construction began in April 2022,...