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December 16, 2024
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The US Navy acquires a mine countermeasure system from Textron for naval operations.

The US Navy has awarded Textron Systems a contract worth up to $106 million for Mine Sweeping Payload Delivery Systems, including production, spare parts, and engineering support for mine...

December 12, 2024
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India and the UK partner to co-develop a new fleet of amphibious warships for the Indian Navy.

India’s long-standing plan to acquire amphibious warships (Landing Platform Docks) is gaining momentum. India and the UK are now working together to design and develop electric propulsion systems for...

December 9, 2024
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OSI Secures Navigation Systems Contract for Swedish Navy Submarines

OSI Maritime Systems has entered into a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration to equip submarines with ECPINS. The agreement covers deployment of the ECPINS 7 system and...

December 9, 2024
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Russian Navy Designs Cayman-Class (Project 117113) to Upgrade Its Ivan Gren-Class Landing Ships

The Russian Navy is upgrading its Ivan Gren-class landing ships with the new Project 117113 Cayman variant. The design, by Nevskoye Design Bureau under USC, was revealed at “Fleet-2024”...

November 27, 2024
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Israel Approves Acquisition of Advanced Corvettes and a Large Batch of JLTV Armored Vehicles

The Israeli Ministry of Defense has approved the procurement of new-generation missile corvettes and a large number of Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) to modernize its naval and ground...

November 27, 2024
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Louisiana Company Selected to Build Polar Icebreaker for U.S. Coast Guard

The U.S. Coast Guard has granted Offshore Service Vessels LLC a $125 million contract to supply an icebreaker for polar missions. The company will provide the MV Aiviq, a...

November 27, 2024
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Navantia Finalizes Installation of Hydrogen-Based AIP System in S-80 Submarine Class

Spain’s Navantia shipyard in Cartagena has successfully integrated a Hydrogen-based Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) system into an S-80 class submarine, marking the first installation of a third-generation AIP system....

November 26, 2024
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NVL Group begins construction of a new reconnaissance vessel for the German Navy.

NVL Group has begun building the German Navy’s new Type 424 reconnaissance ship by cutting the first steel plate, signifying the project’s official start. Under a revised 2023 contract,...

November 20, 2024
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The US Navy has officially commissioned its 14th Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ship into active service

The US Navy has officially inducted its 14th Freedom-class littoral combat ship, USS Nantucket (LCS 27), during a ceremony in Boston, Massachusetts. This follows successful acceptance trials in 2022...

November 8, 2024
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EDGE Group and Brazilian Navy Collaborate to Develop Naval Anti-Drone Technology

The UAE-based defense firm EDGE Group has entered into a memorandum of understanding with the Brazilian Navy to co-develop and implement naval counter-drone technologies. The partnership aims to establish...