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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...

September 17, 2025
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Spain’s First F-110 Frigate Launched Early by Navantia

Spanish shipbuilder Navantia has launched the F-111 Bonifaz, the first of the F-110-class frigates, marking a major milestone in the modernization of Spain’s naval fleet. The vessel, named after...

September 16, 2025
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Terma Wins Key Naval Deal to Grow in MEA Defense Market

Terma has entered into its largest regional naval contract in the Middle East and Africa through a partnership with Albwardy Damen. The agreement involves supplying a comprehensive package of...

September 15, 2025
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Hanwha, Babcock Join Forces in Canadian Submarine Bid

Hanwha Ocean has strengthened its bid for Canada’s Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP) by signing a teaming agreement with Babcock Canada, which has been designated as the exclusive in-service support...

September 14, 2025
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Australia Plans $8B Nuclear Submarine Shipyard

Australia has announced an initial investment of 12 billion Australian dollars ($8 billion) to expand and modernize its shipyard facilities in Perth, Western Australia. The project, spread across the...

September 7, 2025
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Venezuela Fields Iranian Peykaap III Boats at Sea

The Venezuelan Navy has reportedly fielded Iranian-made Peykaap III fast attack craft, a move that could shift the naval balance in the southern Caribbean. A circulating online video appears...

September 5, 2025
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Leidos Reveals Sea Dagger to Advance UK Naval Autonomy

US-based defense contractor Leidos has unveiled a new concept for a commando insertion craft designed to support the Royal Navy under the UK Commando Force (UKCF) modernization program. The...

September 5, 2025
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Korean Shipbuilders Plan Merger for Defense Expansion

South Korean conglomerate HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) has received approval to merge two of its subsidiaries, HD Hyundai Mipo (HMD) and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries...

September 5, 2025
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UK Wins £10B Frigate Deal as Norway Buys Five Type 26s

The United Kingdom and Norway have taken a major step in strengthening European naval defense with the signing of a £10 billion contract for at least five Type 26...