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November 5, 2025
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Navy Commissions Third Arafura-Class Patrol Boat

The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has officially launched NUSHIP Pilbara (OPV 205), the third Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel (OPV), during a ceremony at the Henderson Maritime Precinct in Western...

November 5, 2025
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Austal Gets Key Approval for Autonomous Naval Systems

Austal Australia has taken a major step forward in naval automation after securing Approval in Principle (AiP) for its Autonomous and Remotely Operated Ships (AROS) Platform Controller. The certification,...

November 5, 2025
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Egypt, NVL Start Construction of Coastal Defense Fleet

Egypt has commenced construction of a new fleet of coastal protection vessels in partnership with Germany’s NVL Group, marking a significant leap in the nation’s naval modernization and domestic...

November 5, 2025
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ROMULUS USV Tests Dual-Autonomy System at Sea

A major step forward in naval autonomy has been achieved as HII and Shield AI successfully conducted a dual-autonomy integration test aboard the ROMULUS unmanned surface vessel (USV). The...

November 4, 2025
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Austal, Greenroom Launch 5-Day AI Ship Integration Tool

Austal Australia and Greenroom Robotics have unveiled a groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) system capable of converting conventional ships into fully autonomous vessels in just five days. The innovation marks...

November 4, 2025
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Bollinger Hands Over 61st Sentinel Cutter to USCG

Bollinger Shipyards has officially delivered the 61st Sentinel-class Fast Response Cutter (FRC) to the US Coast Guard (USCG) during a ceremony in Key West, Florida. The newly commissioned vessel,...

November 4, 2025
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Belgian Navy Commissions First City-Class Minehunter

The Belgian Navy has officially received its first City-class mine countermeasures vessel (MCMV), the Oostende (M940), during a handover ceremony at the Zeebrugge Naval Base in Bruges. The delivery...

November 4, 2025
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Germany to Buy 12,000 Combat Drones for Baltic Brigade

Germany has unveiled plans to purchase 12,000 one-way attack drones to equip a newly established mechanized brigade deployed in Lithuania, marking one of the country’s largest drone procurement programs...

Zen Technologies Wins $32.5M Indian Anti-Drone Deal

India’s Ministry of Defence has approved contracts worth 2.89 billion rupees ($32.5 million) to Zen Technologies for upgrading its existing anti-drone systems, signaling a significant step in the nation’s...

November 4, 2025
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Indian Army Displays New Handheld Laser Weapon

The Indian Army has showcased a handheld directed-energy weapon (DEW) capable of taking down hostile drones, offering a glimpse into the future of high-tech warfare. The demonstration took place...