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August 4, 2026
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Mitsubishi unveils next-generation patrol vessel

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding has officially launched the Japan Coast Guard’s newest large patrol vessel, JS Yashima (PLH-46), at its Shimonoseki Shipyard in Yamaguchi Prefecture. The vessel forms part of Japan’s...

August 4, 2026
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Indian Navy inducts second Nistar support vessel

Hindustan Shipyard Limited has successfully delivered INS Nipun (A17), the second Nistar-class Diving Support Vessel, to the Indian Navy under a contract signed in 2018. The delivery significantly strengthens...

August 4, 2026
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Rheinmetall unveils next-gen NATO frigate design

Rheinmetall has introduced the GMF 140, a next-generation guided missile frigate intended to meet the complex demands of modern naval warfare. Designed as a versatile 6,000-ton combat vessel, the...

July 30, 2026
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Rheinmetall to Extend German F123 Frigate Life

Rheinmetall has received a contract worth several hundred million euros to modernize the German Navy’s F123-class frigate Bayern, extending its operational service through at least 2035. The work will...

July 30, 2026
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Leidos to Build Submarine Repair Facility

Australia has selected Leidos Australia’s Gibbs & Cox to lead the preliminary design of a contingency floating dry dock for future Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarines. The infrastructure will be developed...

July 30, 2026
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US Navy Awards $76.7B Submarine Contracts

The US Navy has awarded contract modifications totaling approximately $76.6 billion to General Dynamics Electric Boat and Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Newport News Shipbuilding for additional Virginia- and Columbia-class submarines....

July 28, 2026
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Australia selects OKI sonar for new frigates

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has contracted Tokyo-based OKI to supply towed passive sonar systems and related equipment for the Royal Australian Navy’s improved Mogami-class general-purpose frigates. The agreement covers...

July 27, 2026
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Singapore launches second Victory-class warship

ST Engineering has launched RSS Valour (89), the second Victory-class Multi-Role Combat Vessel (MRCV) for the Republic of Singapore Navy. The vessel is part of a six-ship program designed...

July 27, 2026
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Taiwan adds new Tuo Chiang stealth corvette

Taiwan has commissioned Dan Chiang, the latest Tuo Chiang-class stealth corvette developed under its indigenous naval shipbuilding program. The vessel joins the Republic of China Navy as part of...

July 24, 2026
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Saft powers future submarines with Li-ion batteries

Saft has entered into a new agreement with Naval Group to provide high-performance lithium-ion battery systems for future Barracuda and Scorpene submarine programs. The advanced energy storage technology represents...