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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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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...

November 7, 2025
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Leonardo, Hofmann Partner on AUKUS Ship Propulsion

Leonardo DRS and Hofmann Engineering have launched a joint effort to design and produce advanced naval propulsion technologies under the AUKUS framework, aiming to boost allied maritime capabilities and...

November 6, 2025
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Australia’s Hunter-Class Frigates to Receive Systems from Ultra Maritime

BAE Systems Maritime Australia has contracted Ultra Maritime to deliver the Surface Ship Torpedo Defence (SSTD) system for the Royal Australian Navy’s Hunter-class frigates. The SSTD provides comprehensive torpedo...

November 5, 2025
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Australia Launches Third Arafura Boat

Egypt has begun construction of a new class of coastal protection vessels, the PV43-M, in partnership with German shipbuilder NVL Group. The project, initiated in September at Alexandria Shipyard,...

November 5, 2025
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Austal Wins Approval for Naval Autonomy

Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration has awarded Saab a contract worth 1 billion Swedish krona ($104 million) for the production of a new missile launch system designed for the country’s...

November 5, 2025
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Egypt, NVL Start Coastal Fleet Project

The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has launched NUSHIP Pilbara (OPV 205), the third Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel, at the Henderson Maritime Precinct in Western Australia. Named after the Pilbara...