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November 26, 2025
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Saab launches pioneering next-generation fifth-gen battle submarine

Saab has announced the Blekinge-class A26, claiming it to be the world’s first submarine with a true fifth-generation combat design. The platform supports seabed-level operations and can launch unmanned...

November 25, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

HII Hands Over 25th Virginia-Class Attack Sub to the US Navy

HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding has delivered the USS Massachusetts (SSN 798) to the US Navy, marking the 25th Virginia-class fast-attack submarine to enter service. The vessel is the twelfth...

November 25, 2025
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Mergers & JV

UK & Indonesia Finalize $5.2B Maritime Pact to Strengthen Indo-Pacific Stability

The United Kingdom and Indonesia have agreed to establish a Maritime Partnership Programme (MPP) under which Indonesia will build naval and fishing vessels with support from British shipbuilding specialists....

November 19, 2025
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R&D

Ankara Kicks Off Construction of Portugal’s Debut Military Ship

Turkey has commenced steel cutting for its inaugural military ship being exported to Portugal, underscoring deepening defense collaboration between the two countries. The work covers two Auxiliary Oiler and...

November 19, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Hellenic Navy Expands Fleet With Additional FDI Frigate Contract

Greece and Naval Group have finalized a contract to procure a fourth FDI frigate for the Hellenic Navy, covering the vessel’s construction, sustainment, and capability upgrades for the current...

November 17, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Italy and Albania Form New Joint Venture for Naval Shipbuilding

Fincantieri and Albania’s state-run defense company KAYO have entered into an MoU to form a joint venture aimed at naval shipbuilding and sustainment in Albania. Revealed at the Italy–Albania...

November 17, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Thales and Navantia Partner to Modernize Thai Navy Fleet

Thales and Navantia have joined forces to support a major upgrade of the Royal Thai Navy’s fleet, their first collaboration within Thailand. As part of the deal, Thales will...

November 13, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Mitsubishi Delivers Fifth Miyako Patrol Vessel to Japan Coast Guard

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Maritime Systems has delivered the fifth Miyako-class patrol vessel, JCG Goto (PL-205), to the Japan Coast Guard at its Tamano facility in Okayama Prefecture. After entering...

November 13, 2025
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Sea Trials Start for Bulgaria’s First Modular Patrol Vessel

Naval Vessels Lürssen (NVL) of Germany has initiated sea trials for the Bulgarian Navy’s first multipurpose modular patrol vessel (MMPV), the Hrabri. Named Brave, the Hrabri is undergoing testing...

November 11, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

US Navy Grants $1.7 Billion Contract to General Dynamics for Two Fleet Oilers

The US Navy has awarded General Dynamics NASSCO a $1.7 billion contract to build two new John Lewis-class fleet oilers, designated T-AO 215 and T-AO 216, further expanding the...