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May 24, 2026
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Taiwan Reports 100+ Chinese Naval Vessels

Taiwan has reported a major increase in Chinese maritime deployments, with more than 100 Chinese navy, coast guard, and support vessels operating across regional waters from the Yellow Sea...

May 23, 2026
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MK 48 Torpedo: Powerful Undersea Weapon System

The MK 48 heavyweight torpedo remains one of the world’s most advanced submarine-launched weapons, designed for long-range anti-ship and anti-submarine warfare. Developed during the Cold War for the US...

May 20, 2026
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Babcock expands defense engineering reach

British defense contractor Babcock has partnered with Canadian engineering company AtkinsRéalis under a five-year agreement to strengthen engineering support for UK defense and submarine programs. The collaboration will improve...

May 19, 2026
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Sweden plans four frigates from Naval Group

Sweden has selected France’s Naval Group to supply four new frigates for the Swedish Navy in a major international defense-industrial agreement. The decision followed evaluations of competing offers from...

May 16, 2026
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USS Gerald Ford returns after deployment

The USS Gerald R. Ford, recognized as the world’s largest aircraft carrier, has returned to the United States after completing a 326-day deployment that included operations in the Caribbean...

May 14, 2026
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Saab, PGZ target submarine drone cooperation

Saab and Poland’s PGZ Group have signed a broader naval cooperation agreement covering submarines, underwater systems, surface vessels, and maritime lifecycle support. The partnership includes plans to integrate PGZ...

May 13, 2026
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Golden Fleet Plan Targets 450+ Ships

The United States Navy has released a long-term fleet expansion strategy focused on restoring maritime dominance through a combination of new ship procurement, industrial reform, and artificial intelligence-driven modernization....

May 12, 2026
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Raytheon supplies SeaRAM for frigates

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has awarded Raytheon a contract to supply SeaRAM ship self-defense systems for Australia’s upgraded Mogami-class frigates under the Sea3000 General Purpose Frigate program. The agreement includes...

May 12, 2026
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General Dynamics wins $2.3B sub deal

The US Navy has awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat a not-to-exceed $2.3-billion undefinitized contract modification supporting the Virginia-class Block VI submarine program. The agreement funds long-lead materials procurement and...

May 6, 2026
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Romania confirms corvette production deal

Romania is moving forward with plans to acquire two MMPV 90 light corvettes from Rheinmetall, with construction scheduled to take place domestically in Mangalia under the EU-backed SAFE defense...