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November 13, 2025
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Bulgaria’s First Modular Patrol Ship Starts Sea Trials

German shipbuilder Naval Vessels Lürssen (NVL) has begun sea trials for Bulgaria’s first Multipurpose Modular Patrol Vessel (MMPV), marking a major milestone in the country’s naval modernization program. The...

November 12, 2025
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Hyundai, Cochin Shipyard Join for India Landing Ships

South Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has entered into a strategic partnership with Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), India’s premier state-owned shipbuilder, to jointly advance the Indian Navy’s Landing Platform...

November 11, 2025
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US Navy Grants $1.7B Deal for New Fleet Oilers

General Dynamics NASSCO has secured a $1.7-billion contract from the US Navy to construct two new John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oilers, designated T-AO 215 and T-AO 216. The latest...

November 7, 2025
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Leonardo DRS, Hofmann Unite for AUKUS Propulsion

Leonardo DRS and Hofmann Engineering have entered a strategic agreement to co-develop next-generation naval propulsion systems in support of the AUKUS defense partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom, and...

November 6, 2025
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Ultra Maritime to Fit Hunter-Class Frigates

Ultra Maritime has been awarded a key contract by BAE Systems Maritime Australia to provide advanced torpedo defense technologies for the Royal Australian Navy’s upcoming Hunter-class frigates. The deal...

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 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,...