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March 11, 2025
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Japan Commissions Its Fourth Submarine in the Taigei-Class Fleet

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force has officially inducted the JS Raigei, its fourth Taigei-class diesel-electric submarine, into service. Constructed by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, the submarine follows the commissioning of...

March 11, 2025
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Canada Awards Shipbuilding Contracts for Next-Generation Coast Guard Icebreakers

Canada has commissioned two domestic shipbuilders—Vancouver Shipyards and Chantier Davie Canada Inc.—to begin constructing next-generation polar icebreakers for the Coast Guard. Part of the National Shipbuilding Strategy, the effort...

March 10, 2025
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Irving Shipbuilding to Begin Construction of Canadian Navy’s New River-Class Destroyers

Irving Shipbuilding, based in Nova Scotia, has secured a contract to begin building the first three of 15 River-class destroyers for the Royal Canadian Navy. The $5.5 billion (CAD...

March 10, 2025
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Turkish Navy Set to Receive Advanced Versions of ULAQ Unmanned Surface Vessels

Turkish defense companies ARES Shipyard and Meteksan Defense are preparing to deliver two advanced versions of the ULAQ unmanned surface vehicle to the Turkish Naval Forces. The new models...

March 7, 2025
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MSubs Debuts UK Royal Navy’s First Extra-Large Autonomous Submarine in Plymouth

British firm MSubs has officially launched the UK Royal Navy’s prototype Extra Large Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (XLAUV) in Plymouth, as part of the Cetus Project. Aimed at enhancing the...

March 6, 2025
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D-Fend Solutions Launches EnforceAir2 System for Maritime Drone Threat Mitigation

D-Fend Solutions has rolled out “EnforceAir2 Maritime,” a specialized system aimed at countering drone threats in maritime settings. The system can detect, follow, and safely disable hostile drones without...

March 6, 2025
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DARPA, Serco Complete Initial Prototype of NOMARS Uncrewed Naval Vessel

DARPA and Serco have finalized the construction of the first prototype under the No Manning Required Ship (NOMARS) program. Designed to operate entirely without crew or onboard mission systems,...

March 4, 2025
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Norwegian Firm Contracted to Construct Seven Sjøbjørn Rescue Boats for Denmark

The Danish Coastal Rescue Service has ordered seven new Sjøbjørn 71 vessels from Norwegian manufacturer Maritime Partner. These boats will be designated as Danish Rescue Vessels (DRV) and are...

February 13, 2025
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Sweden Acquires Teledyne’s Gavia Underwater Drones for Naval Use

Sweden has signed a contract with Teledyne Marine to procure Gavia autonomous underwater vehicles for mine detection and seabed mapping missions. Valued at 190 million SEK ($17 million), the...

February 12, 2025
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Rauma Delivers First Hull of Finland’s Pohjanmaa-Class Corvette

Rauma Marine Constructions has finished building the hull of Finland’s first Pohjanmaa-class multi-role corvette. The ship will now undergo outfitting in Satakunta, southern Finland, ahead of its formal commissioning...