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October 14, 2025
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Saab Wins $1B Contract for Sweden’s Blekinge-Class Sub

Saab has secured a significant contract from the Swedish government for the final production phase of two Blekinge-class (A26) submarines, marking a key milestone in Sweden’s long-term naval modernization...

October 6, 2025
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South Korea Unveils Giga-Class Steel for Warships

South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean and POSCO have entered a partnership to develop giga-class steel — a next-generation material designed to enhance the strength and performance of future naval vessels....

October 2, 2025
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Sweden Orders 20 Amphibious Boats from Marine Alutech

Sweden’s arms procurement agency has awarded Finnish manufacturer Marine Alutech a contract valued at 130 million Swedish krona ($14 million) for the procurement of 20 Watercat M9 watercraft. The...

September 28, 2025
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US Navy Eyes $3.5B Deal for 2,800 Small Boats

The United States Navy has rolled out a sweeping $3.5 billion contract proposal to procure 2,800 small boats over the next ten years, a strategic effort aimed at strengthening...

September 26, 2025
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India Equips Subs With 200-MWe Nuclear Reactors

India’s Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC) is advancing a new generation of pressurized light-water nuclear reactors designed to significantly enhance the capabilities of the country’s strategic submarine fleet. Each...

September 26, 2025
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Australia Commissions 9th Cape Patrol Vessel

Austal has officially handed over the ninth Evolved Cape-class patrol boat to the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), continuing a major fleet expansion effort to bolster the country’s maritime security....

September 24, 2025
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Ukraine Unveils Drone With 2,000-Km Strike Power

Ukraine has unveiled its new TOLOKA underwater drone family at Defense Tech Valley 2025, showcasing a major step in the nation’s domestic defense innovation. The reveal highlights Kyiv’s determination...

September 22, 2025
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HHI Rolls Out Korea Navy’s Second 8,200-Ton Destroyer

South Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) has launched the second King Jeongjo-class destroyer, advancing the Republic of Korea Navy’s modernization drive. The 8,200-ton Aegis-equipped vessel, named Dasan...

September 21, 2025
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Indonesia okays $450M loan for ex-Italian carrier Garibaldi

Indonesia has formally advanced plans to acquire the decommissioned Italian aircraft carrier ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi by approving a financing framework that combines the carrier deal with new helicopter purchases....

September 18, 2025
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Spain Buys $847M Upgraded BAM Offshore Vessels

The Spanish government has approved the contracting of Navantia to build two additional Buques de Acción Marítima (BAM) offshore patrol vessels for the navy. These ships will expand the...