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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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Procurement & Contracts

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...

May 6, 2026
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Romania Advances Local MMPV 90 Corvette Build Program With Rheinmetall

Romania is proceeding with the acquisition of two Rheinmetall light corvettes, which will be assembled domestically in Mangalia as part of the country’s broader naval modernization effort. The future...

April 30, 2026
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Ten European Nations Form Joint Naval Initiative to Counter Russian Threats

A group of ten European countries has agreed to create a dedicated team within the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) to address growing Russian threats in northern waters. Established in...

April 30, 2026
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Fincantieri, KAYO Launch Joint Venture to Produce 10 Albanian Naval Vessels

A new partnership between Fincantieri and KAYO is set to deliver 10 naval vessels by 2030 as Albania seeks to rebuild its domestic shipbuilding capabilities. Signed in Tirana with...

April 28, 2026
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Austal Australia Hands Over Final Guardian Patrol Vessel to Maldives

Austal Australia has completed the delivery of the final (24th) Guardian-class patrol boat to the Republic of Maldives as part of the Pacific Patrol Boat Replacement Project in partnership...

April 27, 2026
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Brazil Signs Deal to Expand Tamandaré Frigate Fleet

Brazil and Germany have reached an agreement to expand the Tamandaré-class frigate program with the addition of four new vessels for the Brazilian Navy. The ships will be constructed...

April 27, 2026
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Australia Selects Rolls-Royce Engines for Mogami-Class Fleet

Canberra has awarded Rolls-Royce a contract to supply MT30 marine gas turbines for the Royal Australian Navy’s upcoming Mogami-class frigates, part of a A$10 billion naval collaboration with Japan...

April 26, 2026
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Adani Defence & Aerospace unveils upgraded ULM-ER missile with 10 km stand-off strike capability

Adani Defence & Aerospace has unveiled the ULM-ER, an extended-range UAV-launched missile that represents the most advanced evolution of its precision-guided munition family. Also designated ULPGM-V3, the system has...