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August 14, 2025
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Indian Navy Set to Commission Two P-17A Stealth Frigates

The Indian Navy is set to commission two new indigenously developed Project-17 Alpha (P-17A) frigates in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, marking a major milestone in strengthening its surface fleet. The...

August 13, 2025
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South Korea Seeks Greece Deals on Subs, Drones, Vehicles

South Korea has put forward three key defense cooperation proposals to Greece, aiming to secure a place in the European Commission’s 800-billion-euro ($938.1 billion) rearmament initiative. The package covers...

August 13, 2025
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AI to Boost Speed, Smarts in Turkish Naval Decisions

Turkey is boosting its naval capabilities with the integration of advanced artificial intelligence to improve real-time decision-making, command, and control during complex maritime missions. This move aims to strengthen...

August 8, 2025
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MDA Space to Provide Naval Drones for Canadian Halifax-Class Frigates

Ontario-based defense contractor MDA Space has secured contracts worth a total of 66 million Canadian dollars ($48 million) to supply unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for the Royal Canadian Navy’s...

August 5, 2025
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Australia Signs Deal With Japan for 11 Cutting-Edge Warships

Australia is set to enhance its naval capabilities with the purchase of 11 Mogami-class frigates from Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, in a $6 billion deal over the next decade....

August 5, 2025
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Italian Navy Commissions Multi-Role Frigate ‘Emilio Bianchi’

The Italian Navy has officially received the multi-role frigate Emilio Bianchi, developed under the Italy–France defense partnership and coordinated by OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation). Constructed at Fincantieri’s...

August 4, 2025
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India and Philippines Launch Inaugural Joint Patrols in South China Sea

For the first time, Indian and Philippine naval forces have launched joint patrols in the contested South China Sea, according to Manila’s military. The two-day exercise began Sunday and...

August 3, 2025
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Russia, China Kick Off Joint Military Exercises in Sea of Japan

China and Russia launched a new round of joint naval exercises in the Sea of Japan on Sunday, part of ongoing efforts to reinforce their military and strategic ties....

August 1, 2025
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General Dynamics to Build New Arleigh Burke Destroyer for US Navy

General Dynamics Bath Iron Works has received a new contract to construct another Arleigh Burke-class destroyer (DDG 148) for the US Navy. This latest addition raises the total number...

July 30, 2025
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Lockheed Hands Over 250th MK 48 Guidance Unit to US Navy

Lockheed Martin has completed the delivery of its 250th MK 48 Guidance and Control Section, an essential part of the MK 48 heavyweight torpedo utilized by the US Navy...