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February 12, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Sweden Partners With Naval Group to Strengthen Domestic Frigate Support

Sweden is moving toward establishing domestic maintenance capabilities for its next-generation frigates after Naval Group signed a cooperation agreement with Oresund Drydocks AB. The partnership will see Naval Group...

February 11, 2026
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R&D

Naval Group Strengthens AI Capabilities in Naval Warfare via Thales Partnership

France is integrating artificial intelligence more deeply into its defense industrial framework, particularly in the development and management of naval combat capabilities. As part of this effort, Naval Group...

February 10, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Bangladesh Purchases Decommissioned UK Royal Navy Survey Ship

Here are two professionally rephrased variants of the article-style content: Variant 1 The United Kingdom has transferred a former Royal Navy survey vessel to the Bangladesh Navy, strengthening the...

February 6, 2026
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US Navy Upgrades MK 38 CIWS Caliber for First Time in Three Decades

After more than three decades without a caliber change, the US Navy is modernizing its MK 38 close-in weapon system with a major fourth-generation upgrade. The MK 38 MOD...

February 6, 2026
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R&D

Inside the Columbia-Class: Stealth and Strategic Deterrence at Sea

Far below the ocean’s surface, America’s future nuclear deterrent is quietly coming together. The Columbia-class submarine is a next-generation ballistic missile platform designed to replace the Ohio-class fleet and...

February 4, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Denmark Moves Ahead With Five Patrol Ships for Arctic Operations

Denmark has cleared the construction of five Arctic patrol ships after receiving approval from the Defence Conciliation Circle, a move aimed at reinforcing surveillance and presence around Greenland. Production...

February 3, 2026
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Locally Constructed Patrol Vessel Handed Over to Colombia

COTECMAR, Colombia’s government-owned shipyard, has handed over an Ocean Patrol Vessel to the Colombian Navy as part of a long-term naval shipbuilding initiative launched in 2016. The newly delivered...

February 2, 2026
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Norwegian Government Backs Purchase of Two Additional 212CD Submarines

Norway has approved plans to procure two more Class 212CD submarines for the Royal Norwegian Navy, raising the total planned force to six as part of its long-term undersea...

February 1, 2026
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South Korea Promotes Submarine Bid Ahead of Canada’s $45B Naval Decision

Canadian defense officials are visiting South Korea as Ottawa accelerates the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP), a major naval modernization effort valued at around USD 45 billion. The engagement...

February 1, 2026
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UK MoD Seeks MBDA Assessment of Aster Missile Integration with Mk41 VLS

The UK Ministry of Defence has confirmed its intention to commission MBDA UK Limited to study the compatibility of the Aster missile family with the US-manufactured Mk41 Vertical Launching...