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June 10, 2025
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Mitsubishi Rolls Out JS Akashi Research Ship for Japanese Navy

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has launched the JS Akashi (AGS-5107), a modern oceanographic research ship for Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force. The vessel is designed for marine surveillance, including studies of...

June 5, 2025
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UAE’s EDGE to Supply Eight Falaj-3 Ships to Kuwait in $2.45 Billion Deal

The UAE’s EDGE Group will supply eight Falaj-3 class patrol vessels to Kuwait under a newly signed contract valued at $2.45 billion. The package includes full turnkey support—from vessel...

June 5, 2025
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Canberra Sends Patrol Vessel to Maldives in Strategic Maritime Aid Initiative

The Australian government is donating a locally built patrol vessel to the Maldives as part of efforts to support Indian Ocean regional security. The Guardian-class platform will bolster the...

June 4, 2025
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Virginia-Class Sub Program Gets $5 Billion Boost

In a push to speed up submarine production, the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has signed a major contract with six firms to provide systems and services for the Virginia-class...

June 4, 2025
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Korea Picks Rolls-Royce MT30 Engines for Its Advanced Ulsan Frigate Fleet

Rolls-Royce will deliver its MT30 marine gas turbines and related propulsion solutions to power South Korea’s Ulsan-class frigates, following their selection by the Republic of Korea Navy. The propulsion...

June 3, 2025
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Greece’s Kimon-Class Fleet Grows With Third Vessel

Naval Group has launched the HS Formion (F-603), the third vessel in Greece’s Kimon-class frigate program, during a ceremony held at the French port of Lorient. This event marked...

June 3, 2025
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River-Class Destroyers to Get Rolls-Royce Engines

In support of Canada’s naval expansion, Rolls-Royce has agreed to deliver propulsion systems for the initial batch of River-class destroyers. These advanced systems are intended to boost both speed...

June 3, 2025
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Yantar USC Launches New Amphibious Vessel for Russia

The Russian Navy has expanded its fleet of amphibious warfare ships with the launch of the RFS Vladimir Andreyev, a third Ivan Gren-class vessel produced by Yantar USC. The...

June 2, 2025
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Mitsubishi Hands Over New Stealth Frigate to Japan

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has transferred the JS Niyodo (FFM-7), a new stealth frigate, to the Japanese Navy during a commissioning event at its Nagasaki facility. The ship is now...

June 2, 2025
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Turkey Commissions Its Third Modern Reis Sub

The Turkish Ministry of Defence has launched the TCG Murat Reis (S-332), the third of six planned Reis-class submarines. The ceremony took place at Gölcük Naval Shipyard and coincided...