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November 29, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Fourth Nilgiri-class stealth frigate delivered to Indian Navy, enhancing fleet capability.

India has inducted Taragiri, the fourth vessel in its Nilgiri-class (Project 17A) stealth frigate series, following a handover ceremony at MDL Mumbai. The delivery marks a key advance in...

November 28, 2025
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Poland selects Saab A26 subs to upgrade naval fleet

Poland’s Ministry of Defense has selected Saab’s A26 submarine as the preferred platform to replace its aging Kilo-class fleet, marking a major step in one of Europe’s most significant...

November 27, 2025
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R&D

Navigation Upgrade Begins on French Navy’s Mistral-Class Helicopter Carriers

CNN MCO, Thales, and CS GROUP have signed an agreement to update the navigation capabilities of the French Navy’s three Mistral-class amphibious helicopter carriers. The upgrade program applies to...

November 26, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Naval Group to leverage Dutch capabilities for new Orka-class submarine construction

France’s Naval Group has strengthened its partnerships with Dutch industry for the Orka-class submarine program, awarding new contracts to Nevesbu and Van Halteren Technologies at a defense conference in...

November 26, 2025
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Saab launches pioneering next-generation fifth-gen battle submarine

Saab has announced the Blekinge-class A26, claiming it to be the world’s first submarine with a true fifth-generation combat design. The platform supports seabed-level operations and can launch unmanned...

November 25, 2025
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HII Hands Over 25th Virginia-Class Attack Sub to the US Navy

HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding has delivered the USS Massachusetts (SSN 798) to the US Navy, marking the 25th Virginia-class fast-attack submarine to enter service. The vessel is the twelfth...

November 25, 2025
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Mergers & JV

UK & Indonesia Finalize $5.2B Maritime Pact to Strengthen Indo-Pacific Stability

The United Kingdom and Indonesia have agreed to establish a Maritime Partnership Programme (MPP) under which Indonesia will build naval and fishing vessels with support from British shipbuilding specialists....

November 19, 2025
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R&D

Ankara Kicks Off Construction of Portugal’s Debut Military Ship

Turkey has commenced steel cutting for its inaugural military ship being exported to Portugal, underscoring deepening defense collaboration between the two countries. The work covers two Auxiliary Oiler and...

November 19, 2025
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Hellenic Navy Expands Fleet With Additional FDI Frigate Contract

Greece and Naval Group have finalized a contract to procure a fourth FDI frigate for the Hellenic Navy, covering the vessel’s construction, sustainment, and capability upgrades for the current...

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...