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August 31, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Oslo Picks UK Type 26 Frigates to Bolster Anti-Submarine Operations

The Norwegian government has formally chosen the UK as its partner for the acquisition of next-generation frigates, confirming plans to purchase the Type 26 Global Combat Ship. This decision...

August 31, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

U.S. Navy Accepts New LCAC 114 to Enhance Amphibious Capabilities

The U.S. Navy has taken delivery of the Ship to Shore Connector (SSC) LCAC 114 from Textron Systems on August 28, 2025, after the vessel successfully passed acceptance trials...

August 31, 2025
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New Product Launches

First Austal-Built LCU 1710 Joins U.S. Navy Fleet to Enhance Logistics Power

Austal USA launched its first LCU-1700-class Landing Craft Utility, designated LCU 1710, for the U.S. Navy at its Mobile, Alabama, shipyard on August 22. The ship marks the beginning...

August 28, 2025
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Thyssenkrupp and Hanwha Make Canada’s Next-Gen Submarine Final Cut

Canada has shortlisted Germany’s Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean as finalists to build up to 12 new diesel-electric submarines for the Royal Canadian Navy. The Patrol...

August 25, 2025
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Mergers & JV

36-Meter Warship Combines Frigate Capabilities in US-Singapore Project

US-based Eureka Naval Craft has partnered with Singapore’s Strategic Marine to develop a new class of modular warships in Asia, targeting future requirements of the US Navy and allied...

August 20, 2025
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Ankara Showcases Design of TF-2000, Turkey’s Debut Destroyer

ASFAT Reveals TF-2000 Indigenous Air and Missile Defense Destroyer Turkish defense firm ASFAT has unveiled the TF-2000, the nation’s first indigenously designed air and missile defense destroyer. Part of...

August 18, 2025
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R&D

First Sight of Coyote Drone Interceptors Aboard Navy Burke-Class Destroyer

The US Navy has likely deployed Raytheon’s Coyote drone interceptors aboard an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, strengthening defenses against swarming UAV threats. The system was spotted during drills in the...

August 14, 2025
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Two P-17A Frigates to Join Indian Naval Fleet

The Indian Navy is set to induct two Project-17 Alpha (P-17A) frigates in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, advancing a 2015 program to strengthen its surface combatant fleet. The INS Himgiri...

August 13, 2025
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Financial and Investment Updates

South Korea Seeks Defense Pact With Greece for Subs, UAVs, and Military Vehicles

In a strategic move to tap into the European Commission’s €800-billion ($938.1 billion) rearmament program, South Korea has outlined three key defense collaboration proposals to Greece. The package features...

August 13, 2025
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R&D

AI Tech to Enhance Speed and Intelligence in Turkish Naval Operations

Turkey is upgrading its naval operations with next-generation AI designed to optimize real-time decision-making, command functions, and control in complex sea environments. The initiative is led by HAVELSAN’s Corporate...