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March 31, 2026
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Mergers & JV

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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R&D

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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Procurement & Contracts

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...

March 25, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

CACI Wins $85 Million Deal to Support US Navy Fleet Engineering

CACI International has secured an $85 million deal to provide ongoing engineering and technical services for the US Navy’s fleet, covering ships, submarines, and other naval systems. The contract,...

March 25, 2026
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Naval Group Advocates for Additional Project 75 Submarine Order from India

India is preparing to bolster its submarine fleet under the proposed “Project 75 Additional” initiative, which calls for three additional Scorpene-class submarines aimed at accelerating delivery timelines, increasing indigenous...

March 24, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Naval Group and Metlen Strengthen Partnership in Submarine and Warship Programs

Naval Group of France and Athens-headquartered Metlen have signed a memorandum of understanding to deepen collaboration on submarine and naval surface vessel programs. The agreement, concluded in Volos, is...

March 24, 2026
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General Dynamics and Vard Marine Push Forward Design Work on Next-Gen US Logistics Vessel

The US Navy has selected General Dynamics NASSCO and Fincantieri-owned Vard Marine to undertake early-stage design and concept studies for its Next Generation Logistics Ship (NGLS) program. Introduced in...