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September 28, 2026
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Navantia Completes AIP Tests for Spain’s S-83 Submarine

Spanish shipbuilder Navantia has successfully completed testing of the air-independent propulsion (AIP) system installed in a dedicated section of Cosme García (S-83), the third submarine under Spain’s four-vessel S-80...

September 27, 2026
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Cochin Shipyard Acquires 23% Conoship Stake to Expand European Green Ship Design

Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has acquired a 23% equity stake in Netherlands-based ship design and engineering company Conoship International Holding B.V. for €2.30 million, equivalent to approximately ₹25.10 crore....

September 23, 2026
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Cochin Shipyard Starts Building Indian Navy’s First Next-Generation Missile Vessel

New Delhi’s state-owned Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has laid the keel for the Indian Navy’s first Next Generation Missile Vessel (NGMV) in Kerala, formally commencing construction of the lead...

September 23, 2026
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China’s Next-Generation Nuclear Submarine Emerges as India’s Submarine Fleet Expansion Faces Delays

Fresh satellite imagery of China’s Bohai Shipyard in Huludao has provided one of the clearest views yet of a new nuclear-powered attack submarine widely believed to be part of...

September 21, 2026
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TKMS ATLAS UK Secures Royal Navy Contract for Next-Gen Torpedo Defence

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded TKMS ATLAS UK a contract to develop and supply a next-generation torpedo countermeasure system for the Royal Navy’s existing and future submarine...

September 19, 2026
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Mitsubishi Hands Over Seventh Miyako-Class Patrol Vessel to Japan Coast Guard

The Japan Coast Guard (JCG) has received its seventh Miyako-class large patrol vessel, JCG Hiroshima (PL-207), from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI). The handover ceremony took place at MHI’s facility...

September 17, 2026
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Boeing Begins Production of US Navy MQ-25 Stingray Drone Tankers

The US Navy has awarded Boeing a $562 million contract to initiate low-rate initial production (LRIP) of the MQ-25A Stingray, advancing the carrier-based unmanned aerial refueling aircraft from development...

September 16, 2026
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US Navy Awards $280M LCU 1700 Contracts to Three Gulf Coast Shipyards

The US Navy has awarded $280.5 million in prototyping contracts to Conrad Shipyard, Master Boat Builders, and Saronic Technologies as part of its LCU 1700-class landing craft program. Under...

September 16, 2026
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Germany Begins Construction of Third Type 424 SIGINT Ship, Plans Fourth

Germany has announced plans to procure a fourth Type 424 signals intelligence and reconnaissance (SIGINT) vessel, while Rheinmetall has laid the keel for the program’s third ship ahead of...

September 7, 2026
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Babcock Secures $93M Contract to Sustain Australia’s Anzac-Class Frigates

The Australian government has awarded Babcock Australia a five-year, A$129 million (US$93 million) contract to support the Royal Australian Navy’s Anzac-class frigates. Under the agreement, Babcock will provide asset...