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July 16, 2025
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Last Independence-Class Ship Delivered to US Navy

The United States Navy has officially received its 19th and final Independence-class Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), designated LCS 38 and named the future USS Pierre. Built by Austal USA,...

July 15, 2025
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US, Japan, Australia Sign Historic Naval Logistics Pact

Australia, Japan, and the United States have officially signed their first-ever trilateral agreement focused on strengthening logistics coordination and maritime interoperability. The landmark pact is designed to enhance the...

July 15, 2025
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Rolls-Royce to Power US Navy’s LCAC 100 Hovercrafts

The United States Navy has awarded a $54.7 million contract to Rolls-Royce, tasking the company with supplying MT7 turboshaft engines for its Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 100-class hovercraft,...

July 13, 2025
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Philippine Navy’s New Frigate BRP Miguel Malvar Enters Testing Phase

In preparation for full operational deployment, the Philippine Navy has initiated a comprehensive series of Operational Readiness and Capability Tests (ORACT) for its newest guided missile frigate, the BRP...

July 9, 2025
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Locally Built Stealth Corvette Strengthens Taiwan’s Maritime Defense

Marking a critical advancement in its defense capabilities, Taiwan has introduced a new stealth-capable corvette that it has independently developed. The newly unveiled Danjiang warship, featuring a dual-hull catamaran...

July 9, 2025
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Fairbanks Morse Secures Deal to Power Next-Gen US Navy DDG(X) Vessels

The U.S. Navy has selected Fairbanks Morse Defense to supply its FM 175D high-speed diesel generator engine for integration into the testing infrastructure of the DDG(X) program, a major...

July 9, 2025
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Sweden Orders 22 Saab Combat Boats to Modernize Fleet

In a major boost to Sweden’s naval capabilities, Saab has received a new order worth 900 million SEK (approximately $94 million USD) to deliver 22 advanced CB90HSM combat boats....

July 8, 2025
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Textron Secures Contract to Supply More LCAC 100 Hovercraft to US Navy

The US Navy has awarded a $353.9 million modification contract to Textron Systems for the construction of three additional LCAC 100-class hovercraft. This contract extends a prior agreement initiated...

July 7, 2025
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US Navy Awards $1.85B Submarine Deal to General Dynamics

General Dynamics Electric Boat has secured a $1.85 billion contract to support the advancement of the US Navy’s Virginia-class submarine program. This latest award will fund the procurement of...

July 4, 2025
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Poland Commissions Its First SIGINT Surveillance Vessel

The Polish Navy has launched the first of two signals intelligence (SIGINT) vessels being constructed by Sweden’s Saab under the Delfin program, aimed at replacing two aging Moma-class reconnaissance...