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November 17, 2025
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Thales, Navantia Unite on Major Upgrade for Thai Navy Fleet

Thales and Navantia have launched their first joint initiative in Thailand, partnering to support a major upgrade of the Royal Thai Navy’s fleet. Under the modernization program, Thales will...

November 13, 2025
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Japan Gets Fifth Miyako Patrol Ship

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Maritime Systems has officially delivered the fifth Miyako-class large patrol vessel, JCG Goto (PL-205), to the Japan Coast Guard at its Tamano shipyard in Okayama Prefecture....

November 13, 2025
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Japan Coast Guard Adds Fifth Miyako Patrol Ship From MHI

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Maritime Systems has officially delivered the JCG Goto (PL-205), the fifth Miyako-class large patrol vessel, to the Japan Coast Guard in Tamano, Okayama Prefecture. The handover...

November 13, 2025
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Bulgaria’s First Modular Patrol Ship Starts Sea Trials

German shipbuilder Naval Vessels Lürssen (NVL) has begun sea trials for Bulgaria’s first Multipurpose Modular Patrol Vessel (MMPV), marking a major milestone in the country’s naval modernization program. The...

November 12, 2025
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Hyundai, Cochin Shipyard Join for India Landing Ships

South Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has entered into a strategic partnership with Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), India’s premier state-owned shipbuilder, to jointly advance the Indian Navy’s Landing Platform...

November 11, 2025
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US Navy Grants $1.7B Deal for New Fleet Oilers

General Dynamics NASSCO has secured a $1.7-billion contract from the US Navy to construct two new John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oilers, designated T-AO 215 and T-AO 216. The latest...

November 7, 2025
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Leonardo DRS, Hofmann Unite for AUKUS Propulsion

Leonardo DRS and Hofmann Engineering have entered a strategic agreement to co-develop next-generation naval propulsion systems in support of the AUKUS defense partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom, and...

November 6, 2025
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Ultra Maritime to Fit Hunter-Class Frigates

Ultra Maritime has been awarded a key contract by BAE Systems Maritime Australia to provide advanced torpedo defense technologies for the Royal Australian Navy’s upcoming Hunter-class frigates. The deal...

November 5, 2025
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Navy Commissions Third Arafura-Class Patrol Boat

The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has officially launched NUSHIP Pilbara (OPV 205), the third Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel (OPV), during a ceremony at the Henderson Maritime Precinct in Western...

November 5, 2025
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Austal Gets Key Approval for Autonomous Naval Systems

Austal Australia has taken a major step forward in naval automation after securing Approval in Principle (AiP) for its Autonomous and Remotely Operated Ships (AROS) Platform Controller. The certification,...