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January 3, 2025
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U.S. Coast Guard Takes Delivery of Temporary Polar Icebreaker Ship

To support the modernization of its polar cutter fleet, the US Coast Guard has acquired a temporary icebreaker, the MV Aiviq. Delivered by Offshore Service Vessels, the ship will...

January 2, 2025
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China Reveals New Amphibious Warship Capable of Deploying Fighter Aircraft

The Chinese Navy has launched the “Sichuan,” its first Type 076-class amphibious assault ship. With a displacement exceeding 40,000 tons, dual island superstructure, and a full-length flight deck, it...

December 30, 2024
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Oman Signs Deal with Thailand for New Naval Ship Deliveries

As part of its naval expansion strategy, Oman’s Ministry of Defense has signed an agreement with Thailand-based shipbuilder Marsun for the acquisition of multiple vessels. The deal was formalized...

December 23, 2024
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The US Navy Takes Delivery of the Upcoming USS Iowa Vessel.

The U.S. Navy received its newest Virginia-class attack submarine, the future USS Iowa (SSN 797), on December 22, 2024. This marks the Navy’s 12th battle force ship delivery in...

December 19, 2024
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STM Begins Building Trio of Ada-Class Corvettes for Malaysia

Turkish shipbuilder STM has commenced construction of three Ada-class corvettes for the Royal Malaysian Navy, following a contract signed in June. A steel-cutting ceremony was held at STM’s facility...

December 18, 2024
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Sweden Acquires Unmanned Underwater Systems for Naval Mine Detection

Sweden has contracted Saab to deliver an undisclosed number of AUV62-MR autonomous underwater vehicles for mine detection operations. These AUVs will support the navy in reconnaissance missions by scanning...

December 17, 2024
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Saudi Arabia Expands Fleet With Three Additional Corvettes From Spain

Saudi Arabia has entered into a new agreement with Spanish shipbuilder Navantia to build three additional Avante 2200 corvettes. This follows a prior 2022 deal for five vessels. Under...

December 17, 2024
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Indian Navy Advances Project-76: Indigenous Submarine Design Underway

Admiral Dinesh Tripathi has confirmed that India’s Project-76, aimed at developing a new class of indigenous diesel-electric submarines, is currently in its early design phase. This initiative represents a...

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...