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November 20, 2024
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The US Navy has officially commissioned its 14th Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ship into active service

The US Navy has officially inducted its 14th Freedom-class littoral combat ship, USS Nantucket (LCS 27), during a ceremony in Boston, Massachusetts. This follows successful acceptance trials in 2022...

November 8, 2024
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EDGE Group and Brazilian Navy Collaborate to Develop Naval Anti-Drone Technology

The UAE-based defense firm EDGE Group has entered into a memorandum of understanding with the Brazilian Navy to co-develop and implement naval counter-drone technologies. The partnership aims to establish...

November 7, 2024
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Montenegro Acquires Two Offshore Patrol Vessels from France

Montenegro has signed a deal with French shipbuilder Kership for the delivery of two offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) for its navy. The agreement, finalized during a defense trade show...

November 6, 2024
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Austal Hands Over Eighth Evolved Cape-Class Patrol Boat to the Royal Australian Navy

Austal has delivered the Royal Australian Navy’s eighth Evolved Cape-class patrol vessel, the ADV Cape Schanck (313), at its Henderson facility in Western Australia. The vessel is part of...

October 18, 2024
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The Indian Navy has chosen GE Aerospace’s LM2500 engines to power its next-generation missile vessels.

On October 17, 2024, GE Aerospace announced that its reliable and high-performance engines will be assembled and tested by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in Bangalore, India, continuing a partnership...

October 18, 2024
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France’s order for a new nuclear-powered aircraft carrier has been confirmed for 2025.

France is moving forward with the long-anticipated replacement for its flagship, the Charles de Gaulle, as the Ministry of Armed Forces plans to order the new vessel in 2025....

October 18, 2024
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HD Hyundai Heavy Industries starts building the last next-generation Aegis destroyer.

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has announced the start of construction on the third and final next-generation Aegis destroyer, part of South Korea’s Korean Air and Missile Defense (KAMD) system....

April 28, 2024
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China’s Latest Drone Tech Designed to Hunt Underwater Subs

Chinese researchers claim to have devised a novel submarine detection system mounted on drones, aimed specifically at effectively monitoring the ocean’s so-called “blind zones”—areas traditionally out of reach for...