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July 6, 2026
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PT PAL and Naval Group Begin Construction of Indonesia’s First Evolved Scorpène Submarines

Indonesia’s state-owned shipbuilder PT PAL, in partnership with France’s Naval Group, has officially begun construction of the first two Evolved Scorpène-class submarines for the Indonesian Navy at its shipyard...

July 6, 2026
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Hanwha Unveils Missile-Capable Unmanned Warship With 290-km Strike Reach

Hanwha Systems has introduced a new unmanned surface vessel (USV) that could significantly enhance South Korea’s future naval operations by enabling coordinated missions alongside crewed warships and shore-based command...

June 29, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Poland Awards $4.8B Contract for Three Swedish Saab Submarines

Poland has finalized a $4.8 billion defense contract with Sweden for the procurement of three Saab submarines, a key step in strengthening the Polish Navy as regional security challenges...

June 29, 2026
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UK Replaces Planned Type 83 Destroyers With Hybrid Drone Command Ships

As part of its new Defense Investment Plan, the UK will introduce six Common Combat Vessels (CCVs) to replace the Royal Navy’s Type 45 Daring-class destroyers, abandoning earlier plans...

June 28, 2026
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Indian Coast Guard Inducts Indigenous Fast Patrol Vessel ICGS Akshay

The Indian Coast Guard has expanded its operational fleet with the commissioning of ICGS Akshay, an indigenous next-generation fast patrol vessel developed by Goa Shipyard Limited. The new vessel...

June 28, 2026
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India Plans 10–12 Project 18 Stealth Destroyers to Expand Blue-Water Naval Power

The Indian Navy’s Project 18 Next-Generation Destroyer (NGD) program is emerging as a landmark naval modernization initiative, with plans reportedly underway to construct 10 to 12 heavily armed stealth...

June 26, 2026
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QinetiQ Boosts Royal Navy Submarine Readiness With On-Site 3D Printing Technology

The Royal Navy is adopting advanced 3D-printing capabilities to accelerate submarine maintenance and improve fleet availability through QinetiQ’s additive manufacturing solutions. By deploying its Additive Manufacturing All In One...

June 25, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

HII Secures $418 Million US Navy Maintenance Contract

The HII has secured a five-year, $418 million contract from the Naval Sea Systems Command to support the maintenance and repair of elevator and cargo handling systems installed on...

June 19, 2026
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Netherlands Selects Naval Group’s F21 Torpedoes for Orka-Class Submarines

Naval Group has secured a contract from the Dutch government to provide F21 heavyweight torpedoes for the Royal Netherlands Navy’s upcoming Orka-class submarine fleet. The procurement follows a March...

June 17, 2026
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Spain tests next-gen submarine propulsion

Navantia has entered a critical testing phase for the air-independent propulsion system intended for Spain’s S-80 submarine fleet. The innovative technology generates electrical power through fuel-cell systems, enabling submarines...