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March 16, 2026
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USS Nimitz aircraft carrier receives extension of operational life by US Navy until 2027

The US Navy has extended the service life of its oldest aircraft carrier, USS Nimitz (CVN-68), postponing its decommissioning from May 2026 to March 2027. The 10-month delay coincides...

March 13, 2026
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US Navy Picks Anduril for XL Autonomous Sub

The United States Navy and the Defense Innovation Unit have selected Anduril Industries to develop an extra-large autonomous underwater vehicle as part of the Combat Autonomous Maritime Platform Project....

March 13, 2026
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Saab Strengthens Partnership With Polish Defense

Saab has signed new cooperation agreements with Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa and WB Group to strengthen industrial collaboration with Poland’s defense sector. Under the updated agreement with PGZ, Saab and...

March 10, 2026
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Hanwha Partners Canada on Patrol Submarine Plan

South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean has signed multiple cooperation agreements with Canadian companies and academic institutions to support the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP). The project, first proposed in...

March 10, 2026
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US Navy Selects Mobix Labs for Ship Communications

The US Navy has renewed and expanded orders for secure communications equipment from Mobix Labs to support its surface fleet. The systems are designed to maintain reliable connectivity for...

March 5, 2026
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Indonesia to Upgrade Garibaldi Carrier

Indonesia Giuseppe Garibaldi Carrier Modernization

March 4, 2026
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Mitsubishi Launches 8th Miyako Patrol Ship

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has launched the Japan Coast Guard patrol vessel JCG Suruga and delivered JCG Daito, both part of the Miyako-class program developed to strengthen maritime security near...

March 4, 2026
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India Signs $237M Shtil Air Defense Deal

India has signed a 21.82-billion-rupee agreement with Russia’s Rosoboronexport to procure the Shtil ship-based surface-to-air missile system for the Indian Navy. Developed by Almaz-Antey, the system can intercept multiple...

March 4, 2026
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Rheinmetall Completes NVL Acquisition

Rheinmetall has finalized its acquisition of Naval Vessels Lürssen, forming a powerful German maritime defense entity capable of designing and producing advanced naval platforms. The integration brings approximately 2,100...

March 3, 2026
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Navantia Offers Long-Term Naval Pact to Denmark

Navantia is positioning itself as a long-term partner for Denmark’s future naval programs, presenting a cooperation proposal during the Spanish frigate F105’s visit to Copenhagen. The offer includes deliveries...