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January 29, 2026
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R&D

ST Engineering Conducts Keel-Laying Ceremony for Singapore’s Second Victoria-Class Warship

ST Engineering has marked another milestone in Singapore’s naval modernization with the keel laying of the Republic of Singapore Navy’s second Victoria-class Multi-Role Combat Vessel, RSS Valour (89). The...

January 27, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Navantia Starts Modular Construction for UK Fleet Solid Support Vessels

Construction of major ship modules for the UK’s Fleet Solid Support program has commenced at Navantia’s Puerto Real shipyard in Cádiz, marking a key production milestone for the project....

January 27, 2026
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New Product Launches

Fincantieri Launches Italian Navy’s Hydro-Oceanographic Ship Quirinale

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has launched the Italian Navy’s latest hydro-oceanographic vessel, Quirinale, at its Riva Trigoso facility in northwestern Italy. The vessel is intended to conduct hydrographic mapping and...

January 27, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Raytheon Wins $381M Contract to Upgrade Tomahawk Block V Missiles

Raytheon has secured a $380.8 million contract modification from the U.S. Navy to modernize and recertify Tomahawk Block IV cruise missiles to the Block V standard. The award formalizes...

January 26, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Philippine Navy Takes Delivery of First Rajah Sulayman Patrol Vessel

The Philippine Navy has accepted delivery of its first Rajah Sulayman-class offshore patrol vessel from South Korea, marking a key step in modernizing its surface fleet under a 2022...

January 25, 2026
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New Product Launches

U.S. Marines Conduct First Ship-to-Shore Deployment of New Amphibious Combat Vehicle

The U.S. Marine Corps has fielded its new ACV-P (Amphibious Combat Vehicle–Personnel Carrier) during ship-to-shore operations from USS Makin Island off the California coast, marking another milestone in the...

January 23, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Babcock to Share Arrowhead 140 Frigate Blueprints With Indonesia

Babcock has secured its first tasking under the UK–Indonesia Maritime Partnership Programme (MPP), a £4 billion ($5.3 billion) initiative aimed at strengthening bilateral naval cooperation and shipbuilding capabilities. Introduced...

January 23, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

BAE Systems Bags $98M U.S. Navy Modernization Deal

The U.S. Navy has awarded BAE Systems contracts totaling $98 million to conduct scheduled maintenance and modernization activities at its San Diego shipyard. The contracts apply to the littoral...

January 22, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

WASS Says Black Shark Torpedo Deal Strengthens Navy’s Submarine Capability Under Make in India

Whitehead Alenia Sistemi Subacquei (WASS) of Italy has termed its contract to deliver 48 Black Shark Advanced (BSA) heavyweight torpedoes to the Indian Navy a decisive step in strengthening...

January 22, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

UMEX Deal Value Hits $980M as Navies Explore 3D-Printed USVs

UMEX and SIMTEX 2026 wrapped up in Abu Dhabi with the UAE awarding three more defence contracts to local firms, bringing the final day’s total to around AED 1.26...