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July 29, 2025
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SEAir Chosen to Design Uncrewed Surface Vessel Under European Defense Project

French firm SEAir has launched the ARROW project, a fully autonomous hydrofoil vessel developed under an €7.5 million ($8.6M) European Defence Fund initiative. Designed to boost maritime surveillance, ARROW...

July 27, 2025
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Mergers & JV

AUKUS Pact: Australia and UK Commit to 50-Year Nuclear Submarine Program

Australia and the United Kingdom have signed the landmark Geelong Treaty, a 50-year defense pact focused on the joint development, operation, and lifecycle sustainment of the SSN-AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines....

July 25, 2025
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Türkiye Commits to Indigenous Air Defense Destroyer and Patrol Boat Program

State-run Turkish shipbuilder ASFAT has signed a contract to construct Türkiye’s first indigenous air defense destroyer, the TF-2000, along with four offshore patrol vessels. The TF-2000 will be assembled...

July 24, 2025
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Japan Markets Modernized Mogami Frigate as Option for Australian Navy

The Japanese government has pitched an upgraded Mogami-class frigate for Australia’s future fleet, emphasizing its integration with American weapons to boost joint naval operations with the US and Japan....

July 22, 2025
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Romania Eyes Turkish Naval Vessel to Shield Black Sea Energy Assets

To safeguard its strategic Black Sea gas venture, Romania plans to purchase a near-new Turkish warship, the TCG Akhisar, a Hisar-class offshore patrol vessel. The proposed acquisition is estimated...

July 22, 2025
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Financial and Investment Updates

$260M Funding Fuels AI-Powered Factory Expansion by LA Defense Startup

Defense startup Hadrian, headquartered in Los Angeles, has secured $260 million in new capital to scale its AI-powered manufacturing capabilities across facilities in Arizona and California. The funds will...

July 16, 2025
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Last Independence-Class Combat Ship Delivered to US Navy

The U.S. Navy has accepted delivery of its last Independence-class Littoral Combat Ship, LCS 38—the future USS Pierre—from Austal USA, completing the 19-ship series after 15 years of production....

July 15, 2025
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Mergers & JV

US, Australia, and Japan Sign Inaugural Trilateral Naval Logistics Pact

Australia, Japan, and the United States have signed their first trilateral agreement aimed at enhancing logistics coordination and interoperability for maritime operations. The agreement focuses on improving the exchange...

July 15, 2025
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US Navy Selects Rolls-Royce to Supply Engines for LCAC 100 Hovercraft

Rolls-Royce has secured a $54.7 million contract from the US Navy to provide engines for the LCAC 100-class hovercraft. The UK-based engineering company will deliver 12 MT7 turboshaft engines...

July 13, 2025
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New Product Launches

BRP Miguel Malvar Enters Testing Phase as Philippine Navy Prepares for Operational Use

The Philippine Navy has initiated the Operational Readiness and Capability Tests (ORACT) for its latest guided missile frigate, BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG-06), as part of its mandatory process for...