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February 19, 2026
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Virginia and Columbia Sub Fleets to Receive New Comms Systems From L3Harris

In its biggest full-rate production award yet for undersea systems, L3Harris Technologies will provide submarine communications suites for 26 Virginia- and Columbia-class vessels under a contract from General Dynamics...

February 18, 2026
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Rheinmetall Secures Contract for Swedish Naval Gun Upgrade

Rheinmetall has won a breakthrough contract to equip the Swedish Navy’s Combat Boat 90 fast attack craft with Seasnake 30 light naval guns. The €63 million agreement covers eight...

February 18, 2026
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Carrier-Launched TB3 Executes Dual-Salvo Demonstration

In a live-fire event above the Baltic Sea, the Bayraktar TB3 UCAV successfully carried out back-to-back missile launches on surface targets, achieving confirmed hits. The drone launched autonomously from...

February 16, 2026
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General Dynamics Lays Keel for 8th USN Tanker

General Dynamics NASSCO has laid the keel for the US Navy’s eighth John Lewis-class replenishment oiler, USNS Ruth Bader Ginsburg (T-AO 212), at its San Diego shipyard. Named after...

February 15, 2026
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Australia Commits $2.8B to Nuclear Sub Hub

Australia has announced an initial AU$3.9 billion investment toward building nuclear-powered submarines under the AUKUS pact with the United States and Britain. The facility at Osborne near Adelaide will...

February 12, 2026
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US Navy Unveils 10,000-NM Crewless Vessel

The US Navy is advancing unmanned maritime capabilities with the introduction of the “Liberty Class,” a 190-foot steel autonomous ship developed by Boston-based Blue Water Autonomy. Designed for extended...

February 12, 2026
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Sweden, Naval Group Partner on Frigate Support

Sweden is taking significant steps toward domestic sustainment of its future frigate fleet after Naval Group entered into a partnership with Oresund Drydocks AB to create a national maintenance...

February 11, 2026
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Naval Group, Thales Expand AI Naval Combat Work

Artificial intelligence is becoming central to France’s defense industrial policy, particularly in naval combat system development. Naval Group has acquired a 20-percent stake in cortAIx France, Thales’ AI-focused defense...

February 10, 2026
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Bangladesh Acquires Former Royal Navy Vessel

The United Kingdom has transferred the former Royal Navy survey vessel HMS Enterprise to the Bangladesh Navy, enhancing Dhaka’s maritime survey and protection capabilities. Commissioned in 2002 and decommissioned...

February 6, 2026
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US Navy Modernizes MK 38 CIWS With First Caliber Upgrade in 30 Years

The US Navy’s iconic MK 38 close-in weapon system is undergoing its fourth major evolution, marking its first caliber upgrade in more than 30 years. The new MK 38...