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May 25, 2026
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US Coast Guard explores microwave weapon to stop fast smuggling vessels

The US Coast Guard is moving forward with plans to partner with Lockheed Martin on the development of a high-power microwave (HPM) weapon system intended for deployment on small...

May 24, 2026
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Taiwan Reports Massive Chinese Naval Deployment Across Regional Waters

Taiwanese officials have reported that China has deployed more than 100 vessels — including navy ships, coast guard cutters, and auxiliary maritime platforms — across a vast area stretching...

May 23, 2026
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MK 48 Torpedo: The Silent Hunter Beneath the Seas

Naval warfare today extends far below the ocean surface, where silence and stealth often determine victory. The MK 48 torpedo is one of the most powerful weapons operating in...

May 20, 2026
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AtkinsRéalis partners with Babcock

Babcock and AtkinsRéalis have signed a long-term engineering partnership aimed at supporting major UK defense and submarine programs. Under the five-year agreement, AtkinsRéalis will provide technical expertise and infrastructure...

May 19, 2026
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Sweden plans four frigates from Naval Group

Sweden has selected France’s Naval Group to build four new frigates for the Swedish Navy in a major international defense procurement deal. The vessels are expected to begin delivery...

May 16, 2026
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USS Gerald R. Ford Completes Historic 326-Day Overseas Deployment

After spending 326 days deployed overseas, the USS Gerald R. Ford returned home to Norfolk, Virginia, on Saturday, ending the longest US carrier strike group deployment since the Vietnam...

May 14, 2026
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Saab and Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa Expand Partnership on Naval and Underwater Systems

Saab and Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa have agreed to deepen collaboration across a range of naval defense technologies, including submarines, surface vessels, and advanced underwater systems. Under the agreement, the...

May 13, 2026
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US Navy Reveals Long-Term Maritime Modernization Strategy to Build 450-Ship Fleet

The US Navy has introduced an ambitious three-decade shipbuilding blueprint focused on expanding the fleet beyond 450 ships in the early 2030s while implementing sweeping acquisition reforms and strengthening...

May 12, 2026
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Raytheon Selected to Equip Australia’s Future Frigates With SeaRAM Systems

Raytheon has secured a contract from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to provide SeaRAM naval self-defense systems for Australia’s upgraded Mogami-class frigates being acquired through the Sea3000 General Purpose Frigate program....

General Dynamics Secures $2.3B Deal for Virginia-Class Block VI Submarines

General Dynamics Electric Boat has secured a contract modification worth up to $2.3 billion from the US Navy for work related to Virginia-class Block VI submarines. The undefinitized contract...