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July 19, 2026
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Navy modernizes ships for future laser weapons

Bharat Forge Limited has entered a new phase of naval technology development after receiving a Ministry of Defence contract for the production of 12 indigenous 1.25 MW Marine Gas...

July 18, 2026
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Leclerc MBT: France’s High-Tech Armor Platform

RTX’s Raytheon has achieved another important milestone in the development of the Next Generation Short Range Interceptor (NGSRI), a modern portable air defense missile designed to replace the long-serving...

July 7, 2026
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TKMS Wins Canada’s Next Submarine Contract

Canada has taken a significant step toward renewing its underwater warfare capability by selecting Germany’s Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) as the preferred partner for its future submarine acquisition program....

July 6, 2026
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Indonesia starts Scorpène submarine construction

Indonesia has officially commenced construction of its first two Evolved Scorpène-class diesel-electric attack submarines through a strategic partnership between state-owned shipbuilder PT PAL and France’s Naval Group. The programme...

July 6, 2026
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Hanwha unveils missile-equipped unmanned warship

Hanwha Systems has unveiled the Striker-S unmanned surface vessel (USV), a modular naval platform designed to expand the Republic of Korea’s future autonomous maritime warfare capabilities. Displayed at Eurosatory...

June 29, 2026
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UK pivots to drone mothership warships

The United Kingdom is reshaping its naval strategy by replacing the Type 45 destroyers with six Common Combat Vessels (CCVs) designed to operate alongside autonomous aerial, surface, and underwater...

June 29, 2026
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Poland seals deal for Swedish submarines

Poland has signed a landmark $4.8-billion agreement with Sweden to acquire three Saab A26 submarines under its Orka modernization program, significantly enhancing the Polish Navy’s underwater warfare capabilities. The...

June 28, 2026
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Fast patrol vessel Akshay joins Coast Guard

The Indian Coast Guard has commissioned ICGS Akshay, an indigenous Fast Patrol Vessel built by Goa Shipyard Limited under the Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives. The vessel...

June 28, 2026
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India scales up Project 18 destroyer fleet

India’s Project 18 Next-Generation Destroyer programme represents a major transformation in naval warfare capability. The programme aims to develop advanced stealth destroyers equipped with powerful weapons, integrated electric propulsion,...

June 26, 2026
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3D printing transforms UK submarine support

The Royal Navy is introducing advanced additive manufacturing technologies to transform submarine maintenance and logistics support. By deploying QinetiQ’s integrated 3D-printing, reverse-engineering, and digital manufacturing capability at HM Naval...