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June 19, 2026
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Netherlands Selects Naval Group’s F21 Torpedoes for Orka-Class Submarines

Naval Group has secured a contract from the Dutch government to provide F21 heavyweight torpedoes for the Royal Netherlands Navy’s upcoming Orka-class submarine fleet. The procurement follows a March...

June 17, 2026
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Spain tests next-gen submarine propulsion

Navantia has entered a critical testing phase for the air-independent propulsion system intended for Spain’s S-80 submarine fleet. The innovative technology generates electrical power through fuel-cell systems, enabling submarines...

June 15, 2026
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MDL Advances ‘Super Kalvari’ Concept Amid Growing Competition for Project-76

Project-76, the Indian Navy’s planned indigenous conventional submarine programme, is emerging as the focal point of a growing industrial contest between Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) and Larsen &...

June 12, 2026
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Ultra Maritime Completes First Trial of New Sonobuoy for UK ASW Operations

Ultra Maritime has completed the inaugural water-based trial of its Multistatic Active Receive Sonobuoy (MSARS) in Scotland, contributing to ongoing UK efforts to strengthen anti-submarine warfare and underwater surveillance...

June 8, 2026
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Taiwan Plans Procurement of Over 1,200 Sea Sword II Missiles to Strengthen Naval Air Defense

As part of a major naval modernization effort, Taiwan plans to produce over 1,200 Hai Chien II, or Sea Sword II, air defence missiles to enhance fleet protection and...

June 6, 2026
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Advanced Fire Safety Systems Become Key Focus of Indian Navy’s Submarine Modernisation Drive

The Indian Navy is advancing the modernization of its submarine survivability infrastructure with a strong emphasis on next-generation Fire Warning Systems (FWS), Automatic Fire Detection Systems (AFDS), and integrated...

June 6, 2026
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Indian Navy Considers Three New Conventional Submarines to Bridge Future Capability Gap

India is considering the acquisition of three additional conventional submarines to bolster the Indian Navy’s underwater capabilities and address potential force-level gaps until the indigenous Project-76 submarine programme becomes...

June 5, 2026
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US Navy Explores Containerized Deployment Option for HELIOS Laser

Efforts are underway to develop a containerized architecture for the US Navy’s 60-kW-class HELIOS directed-energy weapon, with lawmakers seeking additional investment to accelerate the adoption of mobile laser-based defense...

June 3, 2026
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Finland Launches Second Pohjanmaa-Class Corvette as Production Accelerates

The Finnish Navy’s Pohjanmaa-class corvette program has reached another key milestone with the launch of the second vessel at Rauma Shipyard, as all four ships in the class move...

June 2, 2026
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US Navy Receives Last Flight IIA Arleigh Burke Destroyer Ahead of Schedule

Bath Iron Works, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, has officially delivered the future USS Patrick Gallagher (DDG-127) to the US Navy, marking the completion of the Arleigh Burke-class Flight...